• Develops and maintains key relationships with local and state legislators, regulatory agencies, and NGOs, advocating on issues of critical importance, including product regulation, climate and sustainability, and workforce development• Influences legislation through development and advocacy on legislative amendments crafted to protect and promote SCJ product portfolio• Provides guidance on potential risks from proposed and enacted legislation and regulations, developing strategies to mitigate impact and guide business decisions• Leads engagement with industry trade associations, serving on policy committees and providing direction on legislative strategies• Serves as a trusted advisor to colleagues throughout the business, working cross-functionally with public and community affairs, legal, human resources, product development, and sustainability• Manages external consultants in state capitals throughout the western region to help drive SCJ public policy priorities

• Advocated for policies and regulations to support and promote business development and proactively protect and enhance corporate reputation with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill and the Administration• Developed public policy strategies and external messaging, engaging a diverse group of stakeholders across a portfolio of issues including appropriations, transportation, tax, and retirement & healthcare policy• Prepared briefing materials for senior executives, including background memos, policy papers and Congressional testimony • Led internal and external fundraising efforts; organized fundraising events for political leaders at SCJ offices and a provided recommendations for political and community-based contributions• Ensured continuity of operations and adherence to federal mandates by providing guidance to internal partners on government policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other current events

• Worked with Congress, the Administration, and industry coalitions on the 2018 Farm Bill and general legislation impacting the U.S. rice industry related to conservation, appropriations, trade, and transportation• Managed internal and external working groups and committees; developed and presented legislative and communications strategies at Board meetings and conferences• Created and managed content for a weekly legislative newsletter with a reach of over 4,000 individuals• Produced one-pagers, coalition letters, and written comments for use on Capitol Hill and with the Administration• Led fundraising efforts, planning events that raised over $425,000 to support legislative advocates of the U.S. rice industry

• Conducted legislative outreach to allies on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress and their staff to advocate on maritime transportation issues including preserving the Jones Act, waterways infrastructure, and environmental policies• Designed, implemented, and led an organizational outreach campaign focused on member retention and education on upcoming government regulations• Managed the annual AWO advocacy day; developed issue briefs and prepared the membership for over 250 meetings on Capitol Hill

• Developed and executed a social media strategy to increase the visibility of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry to the general public and members of Congress, increasing engagements over 400%• Rebuilt the grassroots outreach program, coordinating over 60 congressional tugboat/towboat tours in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016

• Handled the day-to-day operations of the AWO PAC, including the processing of disbursements, writing fundraising solicitations and board memos, organizing fundraisers for members of Congress, and growing the donor base• Built and maintained AWO PAC receipts of over $175,000 per cycle and an annual political impact of over $375,000

• Assisted staff with the daily responsibilities of the office, including answering phones, sorting mail, and compiling press clippings• Conducted legislative research for bills sponsored by the Congressman, attending hearings and engaging with other offices

• Successfully ran a State Senate campaign during a competitive election year• Developed a get out the vote plan that involved recruiting, organizing, and mobilizing volunteers and distributing campaign literature

• Interacted with constituents, responding to concerns regarding bills discussed by the State Senate• Organized an event for the political leaders of the district to meet with their state representatives

• Communicated on a daily basis with current and prospective residents looking for a new apartment home• Successfully leased fifteen apartments over the course of two and a half months• Learned how to work and strive in a professional business environment