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Responsible for overall strategic direction of federal, state and local government affairs, regulatory relations, public relations, community affairs, corporate social responsibilty and diversity and inclusion activities. Developed and implemented legislative strategies, monitored legislation, coordinated association and community activities and corporate giving programs. Assessed public policy issues, formed company positions, developed and presented testimony, managed senior-level management and contract lobbyists, PR firms and outside council and managed corporate fundraising events and activities. Responsible for C-level speech writing and was company spokesperson for media responses, programs and appearances.Registered lobbyist at the federal level and in various states maintaining a strong strategic perspective with the ability to balance short-term priorities against long-term goals, build and direct coalitions, align government business opportunities and direct large-scale operational and budget processes. Successful management, communication, negotiation and leadership skills used to build strong relationships with key political and industry group affiliates.

Directed federal, state and local government affairs strategy and public policy positions for a specialty financial services company. Managed contracted lobbyists, outside counsel and senior-level management.

Contracted lobbyist and government affairs consultant representing the financial services, telecommunications, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

Managed state regulatory, legislative affairs and public policy initiatives.

Directed federal, state and local government affairs and regulatory relations in the southeast region. Prepared expert testimony and testified before government agencies and legislative bodies. Directed commission payment operations and payments, contract negotiations, IT program development and execution, customer training and education, billing and collection processes and partnership relationships with major telecommunication company executives.