Communications Manager responsible for internal and external communications for a large IT project housed in the MN Department of Human Services.

Public Affairs and Government Relations Associate focusing on State Legislative Affairs, with a emphasis on legislative strategy, issue research, analytical and media writing, and relationship development. Provided clients with highly personalized services in the quick-fire environment of the Minnesota Legislature. Additional areas of expertise include media relations, issue and candidate campaign consulting, government contract procurement and maintenance, and alliance/grassroots development in Minnesota and other states. Possess broad experience in corporate, health care and environmental topics.

Tracked and monitored legislative and regulatory activity. Provided clients with timely legislative and public policy updates. Wrote weekly client newsletter. Assisted with internal communications and project management for Government Relations team. Represented clients at the Legislature and in personal meetings with legislators. Assisted the Marketing Department with event planning, website development, and firm communications.

Managed all Public Affairs events, including logistics, catering, budgeting and drafting talking points. Managed communications and administration for the Central Corridor Partnership. Maintained PAC records and filed campaign finance reports. Served as staff liaison for the Chamber's education, transportation and health care committees. Successfully advanced the mission of the Chamber's health care committee to improve communications with Chamber membership. Tracked and monitored legislation of interest to the Chamber and its membership.

Managed constituent correspondence. Researched and assisted with the drafting of legislation. Tracked and monitored legislation and legislative activity. Assisted with drafting press releases and organizing press conferences.