External affairs executive with more than 25 years of government affairs and political trend analysis experience with areas of expertise in Health and Human Services, international trade, aerospace and defense, real estate and construction, communications and political campaigns and elections. Drive enterprise growth by bringing a sustained focus to the intersection of business development and government affairs. Proven background in: Leading External Affairs and Government Relations. Led corporate national external relations efforts including contributions, sponsorships, memberships and consultants. Secured tax relief of $1.5 million annually and economic development incentives for business growth of $4+ million.Building Sustained Relationships. Successfully built and maintained collaborative relationships with a wide variety of external stakeholders, influencers and policymakers as well as internal leaders and employees. Strong knowledge of the ongoing political landscape at the national and state levels.Managing Complex Projects. Led strategic initiatives related to economic development, construction management, fund raising, and political campaigns. Managed and coordinated design and build out of a national presidential nominating convention. Enhancing Lobbying and PAC Results. Built and managed government relations effort in multiple states and the federal government. Developed, led and executed PAC strategy to support business goals and objectives. Specialties include: economic development, construction management, fund raising, political campaigns, PAC strategy, government relations, business development, consulting, information technology, health care policy, government outsourcing, executive action, procurement, metals, relationship management, project management, advance planning and implementation, business management, sales, entrepreneurial experience, manufacturing, retail.
Listed skills include Corporate Communications and Advance Work.