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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Contract position assisting in BG’s Strategy Development through with the organization’s leadership to develop and refine advocacy objectives - specially, identifying opportunities for engagement and influence in various state legislatures as well as establishing branding and communication protocol.

United States

Contract advisor providing direction on programmatic marketing, advocacy and awareness initiatives, and political affairs to various clients. Past project areas include: - Political Action Committee (PAC) Organization and Management - Product Development Planning - Digital Strategy- Consumer Advocacy - Relationship Management - Project-focused Strategic Planning - Crisis PR/Messaging- Real Estate Trusts/Development

Managed state legislative and policy initiatives on behalf of Turo in assigned states. Negotiated agreements with and managed contract lobbyists. Fostered and developed key relationships with various industry and government groups. Monitored legislation, crafted amendments, and presented testimony before legislative committees and government agencies across the country.

Vienna, Va

Effectively managed all BIA State-Division political and policy matters while building new Marketing and Communications, beginning with one p/t FTE and growing to six direct reports, four responsible for marketing and communications, one to assist with policy, and one more FTE to assist with the launch of BIA's Research Grant.Oversaw Brain Injury Association of America’s state division affairs and communication and marketing strategy to deliver BIAA’s mission at the local, state, and national levels. Strengthens BIA's brand and program awareness in markets throughout the country via targeted or local earned media and campaigns. Increases the association's social impact via community partnerships and events. Leverages BIAA’s impact through effective communication, product and program promotion, advocacy, issues-related messaging, implementation of new/digital media strategies, and media relations. Responsible for leading multiple national consumer engagement and awareness campaigns. Develops and implements various successful initiatives advancing the public affairs agenda on behalf of the 5.3 million Americans living with brain injury.

Austin, Texas

Directed political affairs and advocacy-related communications on behalf of 13,000+ member trade association; developed and led various campaigns related to local issues and in support of friendly candidates. Leveraged member engagement for Hill/City Hall visits and coordinated related messaging strategy. Brand Development - Departmental Communications; Building Relationships/Audience, Community Relationships, Policy and Lobbying Efforts, Community Affairs and Relations Coordination, Project Management and Project/Event Planning, Fundraising Assistance, MarketingWins:- Exceeded PAC Participation & Fundraising Goals YOY (Implemented targeted messaging seeking contributions via dues billing, directed 4-6 major annual fundraisers.) - Streamlined GA Dept. Communications (Introduced issue-specific messaging to membership, improved policy-related collateral, and increased GA-related engagement across ABoR’s online properties.)- Launched ABoR’s Community Relations Program (Resulted in significant PR boost; led activities such as Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive and an annual Habitat for Humanity Build.)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Legislative affairs aide to lobbyist; accepted expanded role including direct lobby activity overseeing client aspirations, liaising with clients, PAC bundling, campaign contributions, and managing issue-related communications across a variety of industry.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Served Senate Leadership’s Communications office with legislation drafts, constituent affairs, media relations and op-eds. Acted as official Senate Messenger with the responsibility of delivering official messages (Bills) to the House Clerk and Speaker, Governor’s Aide and Governor, and Oklahoma’s Secretary of State.