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Washington Dc

Independently represent Pitney Bowes and its positions with a variety of government, policy makers, regulatory authorities and industry associations by developing and maintaining effective relationships at senior levelsUtilize knowledge of industry trends and developments to connect this information and policy and regulatory developments with appropriate internal clients, analyze its implications for the company and determent Pitney Bowes’ point of viewCoordinate across multiple businesses and functions within the company to communicate policy priorities to external stakeholders, including Members of Congress and industry associationsDetermine how to effectively influence on issues of importance to the Pitney Bowes using a broad range of resources and channels

Cultivated and enhanced support for Boeing’s Army programs, including the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, through the congressional authorization process. Defended the President’s budget request through the use of proactive congressional advocacy.• Lead the company’s engagement with members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees which resulted the approval of the 2017 Apache 5-year multi-year procurement contract for 268 aircraft, worth $3.4 billion, with an option for the purchase of up to 450 Apache helicopters for a total value of more than $7 billion.• Worked effectively with internal business groups and other cross functional teams to implement strategies that effectively leveraged congressional caucuses in support of Boeing’s programs and corporate objectives.• Worked within the legislative affairs team and across boundaries in Government Operations and throughout the broader Boeing enterprise to create and implement advocacy strategies that resulted in advantageous policy recommendations for the company.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Strategically enhanced relationships with Members of the Congressional Black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific American Caucuses in support of Freddie Mac’s legislative priorities.• Key contributor in leading the corporation’s efforts to achieve meaningful legislation that was responsive to the housing crisis while also preventing material harm to the corporation. • Built and effectively leveraged relationships with Members of Congress, including House Leadership, members of the Congressional Black, Hispanic and Asian Pacific American Caucuses, and key leaders on the House Financial Services Committee in support of an acceptable GSE regulatory reform bill and other legislative efforts.• Successfully managed $2 million consultant budget and $500,000 charitable giving fund that advanced the corporation’s legislative priorities and enhanced its reputation without increasing reputational risk.

Leveraged key corporate business initiatives to build public support and educate policymakers on Freddie Mac’s efforts to provide homeownership opportunities across the country.• Improved Freddie Mac's reputation on Capitol Hill through the cultivation of new and the enhancement of existing relationships with Members of the Congress, specifically with members of the House Financial Services Committee, to support Freddie Mac's legislative priorities. • Implemented corporate strategy to improve Freddie Mac’s public image and credibility with influential congressional decision makers through the strategic participation of senior management with members of congress at media events to announce key housing initiatives in targeted congressional districts.• Educated select minority caucus congressional staff on Freddie Mac’s unique role and mission in the secondary mortgage market through the creation of a series of congressional staff briefings with the active participation of senior management.

Supported federal lobbyists and corporate business units in achieving legislative results that were consistent with corporate priorities.• Managed relationships with Congressional staff to positively influence Members’ involvement, support and attendance at corporate events to announce new housing initiatives. • Successfully researched Congressional inquiries and clearly communicated a corporate response that ensured Freddie Mac was regarded as a responsible voice of public policy on issues such as affordable housing, discriminatory lending, foreclosure, and other housing finance issues. • Collaborated with federal lobbyist to correctly identify and monitor key legislative proposals and served as a liaison with the firm’s legal department to ensure timely analysis of bills that focused on private mortgage insurance, loan limits, automated underwriting, risk-based pricing, bankruptcy reform and other related issues.• Provided informative insight and analysis that was gained on several legislative initiatives as a result of attending numerous Senate hearings in concert with the drafting and distribution of reporting memos.

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Music, Music Education

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