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Responsible for legislative agenda of organizations primarily focused on energy issues, including electric vehiclesPrepare information, memorandum and other pertinent documents for SAFE/EC staff and board members and Hill staffManage outside consultants and work with them to craft legislative strategyReport directly to the President of SAFE/EC on issues related to the legislative agenda

Manage transportation legislative and appropriations, among other issues for the SenatorWork with Louisiana state and local elected officials and Federal agencies to achieve solutions to problems within the stateResearch, draft and edit issue briefs and policy updates for the SenatorDraft, submit and discuss policy and legal memoranda with Projects Director Meet with constituent groups, Congressional staff, lobby and public interest groups to create legislative initiatives… Show more Manage transportation legislative and appropriations, among other issues for the SenatorWork with Louisiana state and local elected officials and Federal agencies to achieve solutions to problems within the stateResearch, draft and edit issue briefs and policy updates for the SenatorDraft, submit and discuss policy and legal memoranda with Projects Director Meet with constituent groups, Congressional staff, lobby and public interest groups to create legislative initiatives, plan and implement legislative strategies, and to discuss policy issues Show less

Reported directly to the Secretary of Economic Development on a range of projects and issues within as well as affecting the Department including maritime, transportation, coastal, film industry, and tax credits among othersWorked with the legislative liaison to advance economic development related legislation in the State LegislatureWorked with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation on issues affecting the Department on the Federal levelPrepared white papers and memos on relevant… Show more Reported directly to the Secretary of Economic Development on a range of projects and issues within as well as affecting the Department including maritime, transportation, coastal, film industry, and tax credits among othersWorked with the legislative liaison to advance economic development related legislation in the State LegislatureWorked with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation on issues affecting the Department on the Federal levelPrepared white papers and memos on relevant topics for the Secretary, represented the Secretary and the Department before numerous state and local groups including the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority, the Maritime Advisory Task Force and the Ports Association of Louisiana Show less

Briefed and advised the Governor, Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Staff on federal proposals impacting Louisiana and provided recommendations on numerous federal issues and legislative strategiesWorked daily with the Democratic Governors' Caucus and the National Governors' Association in strategy sessions regarding numerous key issues in the Congress relating to the StatesWorked with the Southern Governors' Association on developing and implementing the Chairman's initiatives, on… Show more Briefed and advised the Governor, Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Staff on federal proposals impacting Louisiana and provided recommendations on numerous federal issues and legislative strategiesWorked daily with the Democratic Governors' Caucus and the National Governors' Association in strategy sessions regarding numerous key issues in the Congress relating to the StatesWorked with the Southern Governors' Association on developing and implementing the Chairman's initiatives, on crafting messaging and policies directly affecting the Southern States as well as planning the 2006 Annual Meeting in New OrleansServed as the principal liaison and advisor to Governor at the federal level and maintained strong relationships with the Louisiana delegation as well as other key Congressional officesLed effort in Washington to secure funding through the Emergency and Supplemental Appropriations process for Louisiana due to the impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Show less

Head of Energy and Environment Practice GroupManaged the lobbying agenda of clients within the practice group including the development and implementation of client legislative strategies, supervised team strategy meetings and interacted with clients on a regular basisDeveloped new business for practice group including researching potential clients and drafting proposals for potential clientsOversaw a major firm client initiative involving Congressional offices and Members of… Show more Head of Energy and Environment Practice GroupManaged the lobbying agenda of clients within the practice group including the development and implementation of client legislative strategies, supervised team strategy meetings and interacted with clients on a regular basisDeveloped new business for practice group including researching potential clients and drafting proposals for potential clientsOversaw a major firm client initiative involving Congressional offices and Members of CongressRepresented and advanced the interests of clients before Congress and select Federal Agencies Show less

Managed major firm client including the development and implementation of legislative and appropriations strategies to achieve the client's agenda, supervised team meetings to develop client strategies, and interacted with client on regular basis Represented and advanced the interests of several clients before CongressIdentified resources and researched legislative actions to advance client interestsRepresented client interests to coalitions and groups involved in issue… Show more Managed major firm client including the development and implementation of legislative and appropriations strategies to achieve the client's agenda, supervised team meetings to develop client strategies, and interacted with client on regular basis Represented and advanced the interests of several clients before CongressIdentified resources and researched legislative actions to advance client interestsRepresented client interests to coalitions and groups involved in issue areaDrafted and edited legislative and policy materials, letters and memoranda for Congressional offices, briefing materials for client meetings, and analyzed data for use in this material Show less

Managed energy, environment and appropriations, among other issues for the SenatorServed as liaison with respective committees on behalf of the Senator Drafted, submitted and discussed policy and legal memoranda with the Senator Met with constituent groups, members of Congress, Congressional staff, the White House and various federal agencies, lobby and public interest groups to create legislative initiatives, plan and implement legislative strategies, and to discuss policy issues… Show more Managed energy, environment and appropriations, among other issues for the SenatorServed as liaison with respective committees on behalf of the Senator Drafted, submitted and discussed policy and legal memoranda with the Senator Met with constituent groups, members of Congress, Congressional staff, the White House and various federal agencies, lobby and public interest groups to create legislative initiatives, plan and implement legislative strategies, and to discuss policy issues Served as staff liaison to Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus Researched, drafted and edited issue briefs, policy updates, speeches and testimony Show less

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science