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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Defined state and local public policy strategy for over half the U.S.• Led legislative campaigns for multiple key bills to be passed into law, including as main industry sector representative for several bills from concept to public law.• Secured over $500,000 in tax abatements for company facilities, led effort to secure necessary autonomous vehicle permits and defined strategy to secure government incentives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I served as the lead representative for the department and directed the company’s outreach with state government officials, state associations, key stakeholders and state coalitions.In this role, I managed an eight-person consulting team and a multi-million dollar department budget to implement strategic priorities and conduct grassroots outreach and advocacy efforts. I represented my company to over a dozen state associations and serve on the Board of Directors for six of these… Show more I served as the lead representative for the department and directed the company’s outreach with state government officials, state associations, key stakeholders and state coalitions.In this role, I managed an eight-person consulting team and a multi-million dollar department budget to implement strategic priorities and conduct grassroots outreach and advocacy efforts. I represented my company to over a dozen state associations and serve on the Board of Directors for six of these organizations.I led an effort to secure a $15 million sales tax exemption for my company through direct lobbying, establishing and managing grassroots efforts and recruiting and coordinating allies to support the initiative. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

My duties included tracking state legislation related to energy policy, participating in the execution of government relations strategies in 10 states and developing intellectual capital to influence policy issues affecting the company.

In this role I supported the development of intellectual capital to influence global policy issues affecting the company, participated in the execution of government relations strategies in various countries, and drafted materials for advocacy efforts with senior government officials on issues of global public policy.In particular, the position required working with my colleagues to advocate for a policy friendly framework for my company in key countries, including Mongolia, Indonesia… Show more In this role I supported the development of intellectual capital to influence global policy issues affecting the company, participated in the execution of government relations strategies in various countries, and drafted materials for advocacy efforts with senior government officials on issues of global public policy.In particular, the position required working with my colleagues to advocate for a policy friendly framework for my company in key countries, including Mongolia, Indonesia, Botswana and China, among others. Show less

I was designated as the lead individual for tracking Federal and State legislation related to public-private partnerships. In addition, I worked with the association membership to compose case studies on domestic and international public-private partnerships that were published on our website.

I conducted research on small businesses funded by SBICs, developed a member portfolio survey, and created the format and presentation for a series of one-page background stories on successful SBIC portfolio companies. Prepared several reports based on association member statistics for the President of NASBIC.

I managed issues related to transportation, including aviation, highway and rail policy. Specifically, I held various responsibilities related to negotiations, bill development and research associated with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2008, the 2006 Highway Reauthorization Bill (SAFETEA-LU) and the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006. In addition, I prepared the Chairman for Committee hearings with draft written statements, suggested questions, and background… Show more I managed issues related to transportation, including aviation, highway and rail policy. Specifically, I held various responsibilities related to negotiations, bill development and research associated with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2008, the 2006 Highway Reauthorization Bill (SAFETEA-LU) and the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006. In addition, I prepared the Chairman for Committee hearings with draft written statements, suggested questions, and background briefings.Held positions of increasing responsibility: Intern, Staff Assistant, Research Assistant, and Professional Staff. Show less

Mba

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Potomac Fellowship Scholarship

Ba, Economics

Activities and Societies: Dean's List - 2004 Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) - Risk Management Chair serving on the University’s Group Hearing.

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