Significant corporate and public sector experience in government relations, regulatory affairs and political relations. Excellent strategic and management skills, including developing and executing successful legislative, procurement, and regulatory advocacy campaigns for corporations, trade associations and broader coalitions. Worked closely with sales executives to foster stronger relations with both existing and prospective accounts. Hired and managed talented internal staff and retained consultants. Designed and implemented effective grass-roots campaigns and worked closely with communication professionals to develop public relations activities that support advocacy campaigns, business development opportunities, merger and acquisitions, and crisis management situations. Created and managed a multi-state, federal political action committee. Managed and consulted on winning congressional races in Several states.Specialties: Government Relatons; Regulatory Affairs; Public Policy; Health care reform; health insurance; analyzing legislation and regulation; managing internal staff & external lobbyists; stategic planning; publc speaking; presentations; grassroots; coalitions; political action committee.