Patrick Edmond Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

We at PIE Can:• Protect and advocate your organization’s interests with regard to current or proposed federal regulatory, or legislative issues that might impact your organization or customers:• Track, monitor or help develop a "plan of action" on pending legislation or governmental activities by collaborating with your internal departments, business units, lobbyists and member associations to bring attention to potential impacts or benefits of legislation;• Identify issues and track trends that might impact your company's short and long term goals.• Build relationships with Members of Congress, key staff and Committee staff, the Administration, and the implement policies that might influence the growth and competitiveness of your organization in the legislative and regulatory arena;• Assist in the development of briefing materials for legislative updates as well support special events that highlights your organizations efforts to grow and stabilize the economy;• Coordinate activities to ensure issues are communicated quickly and accurately to appropriate internal/external stakeholders;• Assist, support or supplement engagement in political activities that are aligned with our clients interest,

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Spearheaded relationships with the following U.S. House of Representatives committees: Transportation and Infrastructure; Appropriations; Homeland Security and Oversight; and Government Reform to identify policy concerns related to Amtrak’s authorization and appropriation goals. Developed long-term relationships with government officials at the cabinet level.-- Responded to information request from delegations of the 46 states and 500 communities Amtrak serves and develop relationships with these offices and or issue based caucuses to advocate Amtrak’s interests and relevance in the state, region or community.-- Deterred policy initiatives that would negatively affect Amtrak in developing relationships in the business and political spheres. Assess legislative trends that may impact Amtrak negatively or positively. Advised senior management and CEO on a range of issues. Coordinated internal cross-functional teams that evaluated and analyzed issues, policies, and legislation.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

-- Cultivated relationships with Congressional Committees that oversee the District’s affairs.-- Developed strategies that tend to the financial and operational success of DCPS.-- Counseled the Superintendent and Chief of Staff on relevant legislative issues concerning education before Congressional Committees, the Council of DC, and the Executive Office of the Mayor.-- Presided over proposals to appropriate federal and local agencies concerning budget, revenue, and goals of DCPS.-- Liaised to national associations and conferences on behalf of DCPS.

Washington, Dc, Us

-- A top advisor to the Congresswoman on both domestic and foreign policy and legislation.-- Ensured lasting relationships with Cabinet Level Agencies, House Leadership, Committees, and advocacy groups to advocate positions and goals.-- Promoted district goals within legislative agenda by convening with lobbyists on issues. Coordinated public forums that publicized Congresswoman’s legislative agenda.-- Directed and developed relationships with coalitions, grass roots organizations, and public and private entities.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Political Science And Government