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Washington Dc-Racine Wi

• Provide thought leadership and engagement strategies for public policy issues impacting SC Johnson. • Through direct advocacy, networks of US Embassy personnel, trade associations, and consultants maintained uninterrupted manufacturing and logistics operations during COVID-19 pandemic for over 50 company owned and third-party supplier locations and distribution centers in 20 countries.• Built and executed strategic communications plans, including Op-ed placement and speeches, to enhance corporate reputation, further business objectives and build trust among key internal and external audiences, with special emphasis on sustainability and positive corporate citizenship.• Advocate for legislation and regulations pertinent to consumer brands, such as: plastic waste and the circular economy, ingredient transparency, pesticide market access, and chemical regulation.• Crisis management related to government intervention and policy.• Lead government engagements to build a greenfield manufacturing facility in Shanghai and manage decommissioning of older plants regionally.• Support public health and environmental CSR initiatives in developing countries.

Washington, Dc

• Direct the Office of IAPE and lead outreach efforts to American business, agriculture, consumer, labor, NGO, and state and municipal governments in support of the President’s international trade agenda.• Work closely with the U.S. Trade Representative as well USTR senior staff to develop and implement U.S. trade policy.• Advise U.S. business community, diplomatic community, and multiple government agencies on trade policy through outreach, education, and communications.• Shape public understanding of trade policies through speaking engagements, strategic communications initiatives, congressional engagement, and coalition building.• Key member of negotiating team for USMCA, China 301, and working group on Section 232 actions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Connect and direct Fortune 500 company engagement with foreign dignitaries, government officials, and thought leaders to promote public policies favorable to sales and improve international market conditions for investment and trade.• Design and implement an International Government Affairs strategy for a Fortune 500 company globally, create internal stakeholder “buy in” with limited resources, and produce quantifiable results. • Create global sales opportunities through advocating open markets, promoting government transparency, free trade, protection of intellectual property, and removing regulatory barriers for new technologies: such as 3M medical devices.• Develop and communicate policy positions of company to decision makers within the company, foreign governments, and general public. • Drive policy objectives through associations and external advocacy groups to maximize impact.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with diplomatic and governmental decision makers domestically and abroad.• Manage, set, and evaluate multi-cultural global public policy team’s goals and achievements.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• International trade, government affairs, and federal advocacy practice.• Advise clients in all areas of federal regulations, international trade law, export controls compliance, Intellectual property protection, and import regulations. • Develop corporate policy manuals and procedures for compliance with all federal trade regulations: including FCPA, ITAR, EAR and NAFTA.• Advocate client interests before federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies.• Provide legal analysis and opinions on regulatory and legislative issues.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Advocate for U.S. commercial and developmental interests with high level government officials and private sector representatives throughout Asia.• Create and negotiate grant and contract agreements for trade and development related infrastructure projects receiving U.S. government support.• Write, edit, and deliver speeches regarding U.S. trade policy, free trade agreements, U.S. foreign policy.• Oversee, develop, and implement infrastructure funding for projects in Asia in areas such as: aerospace, healthcare, IT, telecom, energy, environment, trade facilitation, securities, and port sectors.• Manage staff of foreign nationals at more than 10 regional embassies throughout Asia. • Develop and manage trade-related projects portfolio of approximately $20 million.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Develop and promote trade relations, free trade agreements, and assistance programs in Africa and the Middle East, Central America, South America, and Asia.• Advise trade representative and other cabinet members on trade-related developments on issues such as: intellectual property rights, customs facilitation, free trade agreements, and government contracting.• Develop, review, negotiate, and implement free trade agreement text, policy, and legislation.• Serve as primary advisor and spokesperson on small business issues for the Trade Representative.• Promote business community outreach and inter-governmental coordination for trade policy. • Write, edit, and deliver speeches regarding trade policy, including radio and public appearances.• Generate Congressional, grass roots, and inter-governmental support for trade agreements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Process and review legal documentation for presidential personnel appointments.• Design and manage database of all Presidential Appointment applicants.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Represent franchisees in evaluating, negotiating, and implementing franchise agreements.• Litigate franchise and other contractual disputes.• Court appearances in the District of Columbia.• Prepare discovery, legal research, pleadings, motions, and review contracts.• Coordinate and consult with clients, including deposition preparation and initial consultations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Insurance defense counsel• Court appearances in the District of Columbia and Maryland state courts.• Prepare interrogatories, coverage opinions, deposition summaries, legal research, motions, requests, pleadings and other legal memoranda. • Prepare discovery, legal research, pleadings, motions, and review contracts.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Try felony, misdemeanor and juvenile court cases.• Organize and establish the drug court program and other initiatives.• Counsel and prepare clients and third party witnesses.

Jd, International Law

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society Moot Court BoardCertified Legal Intern- Office of the State's.

Bgs, Accounting

International Economics