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Works and interacts directly with DuPont’s businesses and leaders to assist in development of, and lead, advocacy and strategy targets and goals with federal government agencies, the U.S. Congress and White House to support the diverse needs of a cutting-edge material sciences global leader. Specific policy and advocacy expertise in DuPont’s defense/first responder/personal safety and personal protection products, semiconductor manufacturing, clean energy transition and the RFS, autonomous and electric vehicle policy and supply chain issues, and nutrition and chemical sector policies and products. Also serve as lobbying compliance lead and administrator of DuPont’s employee political action committee (PAC).Key Accomplishments:• Helped establish new government affairs organization during the Dow-DuPont merger and following the three independent company spins.• Built new relationships between business leaders and federal policy makers in multiple and diverse areas of interest.• Leads federal lobbying compliance education and reporting functions for company.• Oversaw the relaunch and organization of the DuPont employees political action committee. Managing day to day operations, recruitment and compliance efforts as the administrator of the PAC.

Washington D.C. Metro Area & Iowa

Built and managed official and political organizations and structures for two Republican members of congress. Established vision, policies, and goals for both organizations. Recruited, supervised and managed team members to ensure path using measured results to monitor implementation of strategies and achievement of goals.Key Accomplishments:• Built and maintained legislative and political organizations two members of congress across multiple geographical locations. • Developed and managed organizational structures, policies, branding short and long-term goals.• Developed and directed legislative plan and goals, while also serving as top political advisor for the Congressmen.• Researched, analyzed, and developed legislative, political, and communications agendas and strategies.• Built relationships and coordinated with other House and Senate offices, federal, state and local agencies and governments and their staffs and leadership teams to advance and achieve organization’s legislative goals.• Interacted with constituents, policy and advocacy interest groups, local, state and federal elected officials, industry lobbyists and political organizations as the principal policy and political liaison.• Effectively managed all personnel issues, including recruiting, hiring, salary negotiations, mentoring, and employee conflict resolution.

Washington, Dc

Oversaw and coordinated public relations activities for member of congress, cultivated and built relationships with numerous media contacts, and acted as the formal media spokesperson for the member and office. Developed and implemented social media strategy along with brand awareness, promoting the members and their brands across various social media communities.Key Accomplishments:• Developed and implemented strategic media, communications, and public relations strategies for the Congressmen.• Advocated the member's achievements, positions, and work on multiple issues in traditional and social media outlets.