Executive in Global Government Relations ► Program Management ► Energy/Environmental & National Security/Defense PolicyI am an executive with 15+ years of experience in global government relations, program management, and policy, with an emphasis in energy/environmental and national security issues. Over the course of my career, I have served as a leader and key contributor within the private and government sectors. I have leveraged my versatile background and knowledge to advise government and business leaders energy, environmental and national security matters, whether large-scale issue resolution, regulatory initiatives, or growth objectives. I am equally adept at devising strategies, analyzing legislative and regulatory impact to identify and address risks.As VP of Government Relations with The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W), I led a team through various initiatives in support of energy and defense business goals. This included partnering with global growth leaders to articulate B&W’s positions and needs from a legislative, regulatory, and funding perspective. My earlier career includes roles with the US Department of Energy as an advisor to US Secretaries of Energy and senior leaders for key issues and large-scale programs. KEY HIGHLIGHTS:► Drove lobbying that resulted in $225M+ grant win with US Department of Energy.► Managed government relations strategy for B&W’s spin-off from parent company in 2009. ► Advised small to Fortune 500 companies in energy/environmental/national security issues.► Led key aspects of $6B environmental cleanup program of former nuclear weapons complex.CORE STRENGTHS:► Government Relations Strategy, Strategic Networking, Policy Communications, Negotiations ► Public Speaking, Public Policy Campaigns, Lobbying Campaigns, Relationship Building► Program Leadership, Team Management, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Partnering