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NAJI is a nonpartisan organization of concerned manufacturers, associations, academics and other businesses. We work together to protect the tools and technologies that U.S. companies use to compete, innovate and succeed. NAJI members are committed to ending unfair competition by stopping the theft of data, trade secrets, and other Intellectual Property (IP) through:•Providing access to state-of-the-art enforcement resources to prosecute IP theft whenever it occurs.•Promoting public policies that require strong protections against unauthorized access or appropriation of IP and business data.•Public education by leading industry and academic figures and cutting-edge research on the impact of IP theft and the need to protect business IP and data.Support U.S. Manufacturing - Protect IP - Stop Unfair Competition - Join NAJI

• Work with senior team to develop and execute national campaign strategies to address competitive unfairness and influence global behavior• Outline external marketing and content platforms to maximize outreach capabilities• Work with key stakeholders to provide input and align on recommendations to ensure successful implementation• Engaged with clients to solve strategic problems and global challenges • Developed internal knowledge (e.g., effective private sector engagement strategy, industry trends)

• Managed three coalitions with over 100 trade association CEOs and government relations experts; including all administrative, member services, outreach, strategic operations and marketing duties• Designed legislative strategies and advised clients on matters of public policy, legislation and government affairs• Lobbied Members of Congress on behalf of client interests• Reported company-wide lobbying disclosure and contributions reports and preformed various administrative duties • Worked directly with association CEOs on special marketing, reputational defense and creative projects • Enlisted unconventional, third-party support for clients’ policy campaigns; working directly with legislators, NGOs, union officials and corporate executives• Organized and oversaw 25+ roundtables, conferences and events for coalitions per annum; 10-500 attendees• Planned political fundraising events; identify and enlist corporate PACs and personal donors• Ensured quality of all documents, proposals and correspondence• Identified and engaged keynote speakers for client board meetings and trade shows• Drafted and edited policy briefs, program agendas, website content, client contracts, and print and digital political ads• Expanded coalition membership and increased total dues revenue by 35% over two years• Built the Manufacturing Action Council, recruiting over 40 trade association and corporate leaders into membership

• Researched and briefed senior staff on client activities• Compiled contact lists for use in fundraising, outreach and client development • Planned logistics for client and coalition meetings; attended as support staff• Assisted in the creation of the National Education Association’s Business Advisory Council; recruited business leaders to engage in a colloquy on improving the national public education system

• Provided support to president, including correspondence, financial management, event logistic, travel coordination, communications and conflict resolution • Coordinated external communications including incoming calls and in-person inquiries

• Planned special events; responsible for staffing, vendor negotiations, customer service and satisfaction• Hired, trained and managed servers and support staff• Oversaw floor operations, managed inventory and designed advertising campaign and food / beverage menus