Shane Downey Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Va

Government relations consultant for the Global Business Travel Association

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lead for GBTA's Government Affairs across U.S. and Europe. *Collaborated with GBTA members and GBTA employees to set government advocacy agendas for U.S. and Europe.*Lead lobbyist for GBTA in Washington, D.C. and Brussels. Developing relations with congressional staff and E.U. staff in Brussels.*Developed relationships with business owners and leaders in travel industry which led to increased business with association and the accomplishment of objectives.*Led department consultants and associations volunteers in US and Europe in policy campaigns and accomplishment of GBTA's objectives, such as the creation of U.S. travel program PreCheck and sustaining the Visa Waiver Program.*Worked closely with communications and marketing departments. Efforts included writing, public speaking and preparing documents for association leaders.*Served as face of the association at conferences and meetings while participating on panels or as the main speaker at events across the U.S.*Managed GBTA's political action committee (PAC). Establishing new procedures and database for PAC and grassroots.*Increased PAC contributions and grassroots activity by 200%.*Planned, organized and ran annual Washington fly- in, raising attendance of the event from 50 to 100 plus and making it the highest rated GBTA events. NOTE: Joined association as specialist focused on tax issues then promoted to executive level.

• Lobbyist for the association on trade, health care, tax, regulatory, and workforce development issues • Enacted grassroots programs and PAC initiative to engage association’s members with their elected officials

• As a Field Representative in the Midwest, I promoted and held political and educational seminars and grassroots training opportunities for Midwest ABC chapters and members. Every chapter in my region met its PAC fundraising goals. Acted as a regional liaison to local business groups, congressional members and congressional candidates.• As a lobbyist, worked with Congress on labor, environment, transportation and regulatory affairs issues.• Served as liaison to ABC member committees on government contracting and the environment.

I served in the U.S.M.C. Reserves. My unit, Hotel Company, Infantry, Columbus, OH. was activated for Desert Storm and served a year plus active duty during the campaign. During my stint, I was awarded 2 Meritorious Masts for outstanding service. I also served as the Squad Leader for nine Marines.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: I was in the USMC Reserves while in college.

Education record

Activities and Societies: I lettered in wrestling, football and lacrosse in high school.Because my stepfather was a Naval Aviator, I went.