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Washington, Dc, Us

New York City, New York, Us

Build and lead the Government Affairs function for the largest global Information Technology Services company, working cross-functionally with the leadership team, communications, legal, global policy, and sales departments.Initiated and developed the Government Affairs function, collaborating cross-functionally across the organization, including communications, legal, and global policy, to establish policies and procedures that align with regulatory and legislative landscapes.Drive policy development, focus, and advocacy strategy – federal, state, and local. Work with Global Practice Leaders to create AI, cloud, cyber, and data privacy advocacy strategies. Craft bipartisan legislative campaigns based on Kyndryl’s cutting-edge Recovery Retainer offering.Designed a comprehensive advocacy strategy for AI, cloud, cyber, data privacy, data flow, private networking, and IT Modernization initiatives, working collaboratively with Global Practice Leaders.Partner with US Public Markets Leaders to support federal and state sales efforts. Increased market share by providing critical guidance in areas such as Business to Government (B2G) strategy, customer acquisition, and developing and executing key government contracts.Rescued a $300 million contract with a foreign client by skillfully navigating complex political hurdles.Serve as a critical representative for KYNDRYL on major trades like the Business Roundtable (BRT) and Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) while holding key leadership roles as a board member.Established clear, cogent compliance guidelines for engaging with elected and non-elected government decision-makers in various capacities, including advocacy and business development.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Led Congressional and Administration advocacy on tax, c-suite issues, and financial services division driving impactful results through strategic engagement and negotiation with government officials.Created advocacy and internal communication strategy for CFO and tax team, providing critical guidance and support for key stakeholders.Served as chief liaison to Business Roundtable and Alliance for Competitive Taxation, spearheading all advocacy efforts on tax policy. Successfully drove policy change by building strategic alliances with key industry partners and government officials.Supported Federal sales, driving growth and revenue generation through partnerships with business development, sales executives, and the Head of Dell's financial services unit.Implemented policy best practices, creating guidelines that ensured compliance in engaging with government decision-makers.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Independently worked with clients to identify key policy and legislative priorities, crafting bespoke solutions to help them engage with Democrats in leadership and on relevant committees. Proactively sought opportunities to advance clients' business objectives by leveraging deep networks and relationships to connect clients with the right partners to move initiatives forward.Designed and implemented effective strategies that allowed clients to navigate complex Congressional processes, providing critical guidance on policy engagement to drive results.Specialized in Financial Services and Taxes, providing insightful analysis and advocacy to support clients' business objectives on critical policy issues, including tax policy and regulatory reform.Built strong relationships with key policymakers and stakeholders, leveraging a deep understanding of policy landscapes to influence decisions and build effective coalitions.Led policy and legislative campaigns that successfully navigated the complex political landscape, resulting in significant policy outcomes for clients.

Managed and coordinated all lobbying and policy engagements with US & Global Executives, engaging Congress, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to advance policy positions of Credit Suisse.Led successful lobbying efforts on all tax (Treasury’s 385 regulations, inversions) asset management and GSE reform issues, driving impactful results through strategic engagement and negotiation with government officials.Ensured senior leadership was always up-to-date on trends and topics affecting the organization by providing regular updates and reports on critical legislative and regulatory issues.Leveraged real-time data, research skills, and intricate knowledge of the policy landscape to inform strategies and approaches to complex problems and opportunities.Collaborated with client teams to lead client calls on relevant legislative and regulatory issues for Prime Services, Tax, and Wealth Management, demonstrating excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.Chaired and led internal working groups addressing critical issues such as asset management, fiduciary rule, tax, and Volcker rule, providing expert guidance and leadership to drive effective decision-making.Managed BOD-directed initiative to recruit/fund diverse clients to the investment bank, leveraging a deep understanding of the industry to identify key opportunities and targets.Built lasting relationships with primary trade groups – SIFMA, IIB, ICI, and US Chamber – and the Swiss Embassy, enhancing Credit Suisse's brand and reputation as a thought leader and policy influencer.Published daily, weekly, and periodic Washington research reports for external distribution to Credit Suisse clients that translated complex data into actionable insights.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed the dissemination of policy information in New Hampshire, working closely with senior staff and all departments to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication of key policy priorities.Distilled and edited complex policy content for use in communications, the field, political operations, and OFA campaign headquarters, showcasing his exceptional writing capabilities and ability to translate complex policy language into compelling communication collateral.Built “small business owners” for Obama – New Hampshire program of approximately 150 small business owners who signed up to publicly support President Obama’s policies and re-election, demonstrating remarkable coalition-building skills and the ability to empower constituents and small business owners to use their voice and network to campaign in support of pro-Obama policies.Facilitated discussions with NH small business owners and political leaders, building critical bridges between the campaign and key constituencies and stakeholders.Participated in planning for all Presidential and other principal event visits to NH, producing high-quality events that amplified policy messages and built relationships with key groups important to the campaign.Leveraged excellent communication skills to build understanding and consensus among members, partners, and policymakers, facilitating productive dialogue and achieving successful outcomes for the industry.

Led a high-performing team of seven staff members, providing mentorship and critical guidance that enabled them to maximize their potential and meet organizational goals.Championed outreach and coalition-building efforts for the Senate Democratic Caucus, strengthening relationships and building strategic communication with third-party groups, coalitions, and advocacy organizations.Facilitated engagement between Senators and outside advocacy groups, including trade associations, think tanks, and corporations, leveraging a deep understanding of the policy landscape to drive effective collaboration and inform decision-making.Coordinated messaging efforts of the Senate Democratic Caucus and mobilized targeted coalitions around Senate Democratic legislative priorities, skillfully aligning organizational goals and priorities with the needs of key stakeholders.Provided expert analysis and strategic guidance to Senate Majority Leader Reid and Senator Begich, informing them of key policy and political developments affecting allied advocacy communities and identifying effective methods to engage targeted constituencies.Collaborated with the Obama Administration and U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leadership staff, developing and coordinating stakeholder outreach efforts, policy positions, and special events that built critical bridges and reinforced alliances across key stakeholders and decision-makers.Demonstrated exceptional leadership and communication skills, empowering staff members to take ownership of their work and incentivizing them to constantly improve and deliver the best quality work.

Successfully managed complex education reform, military, and transportation issues on behalf of the Congressman, demonstrating exceptional management skills and the ability to navigate a complex legislative landscape easily.Managed all components of drafting policy messages, distributing those policies, and engaging with key members of Congress to advance policy goals on behalf of Congressman Flake, showcasing exceptional writing and communication skills and the ability to translate complex policy language into actionable insights.Collaborated effectively with diverse stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships to achieve policy objectives and drive successful outcomes.Developed and implemented successful advocacy and communication strategies at the core of the Congressman's outreach efforts, providing key insights and recommendations to support decision-making.Leveraged deep knowledge of the education reform, military, and transportation policy landscape to identify opportunities for the Congressman to advance key priorities and achieve strategic goals.Demonstrated excellent leadership and decision-making abilities, managing competing priorities and ensuring all responsibilities were met on time and to the highest standard.