One of Georgia's leading young Government affairs professionals with over 8 years experience navigating the state's political landscape. With impressive and trusted ties to both Republican and Democratic parties, helps lead the lobbying efforts of Georgia's largest and most effective business advocacy group. Through the many initiatives worked on, shows strong competencies in the areas of Environment and Energy, Business and Industry, and education. Highly motivated and driven to ensure legislative, political, and communicative success for clients.
Skills
Strong policy understanding
quick and focused legislative discernment
effective speaking skills
Top rated up and coming lobbyist (James Magazine)
intentional relationship building and fostering
grasp of statewide political landscape
Work History
2014 to Current
Sr. Government Affairs ManagerExelixis – Alameda, CA,
Advocate on behalf of our over 4000 small and large business members across the state
Curate action oriented lobbying strategies centered around the Georgia Chamber's core business principals
Work with my policy committees of Business and Industry, Environment and Energy, and Education to produce sound policy driven principals for our members and business community
Manage our Government Affairs Council; a voting body which takes cohesive positions on overarching business policy, consisting of over 250 of the top government affairs professionals in the southeast.
Create and foster strong relationships with Republican and Democratic leadership on the state and congressional level, as well as their trusted advisers and senior staff
Through strong statistical research and deep political connections, help provide sound political strategy to our CEO and PAC board members that would guide our political giving
Along with our team, execute Spring and Fall Government Affairs Council Meeting, one of the strongest government affairs conferences focused solely on the issues facing the Georgia business community
2013 to 2014
Public Affairs DirectorSec. Of State Brian Kemp – City, STATE,
Worked with Secretary of State Brian Kemp to create a regional plan that would see him visit all 159
counties and election offices.
Created new and improved social media platforms to expand the reach and visibility of
the office.
Implemented cutting edge voter response technology with the introduction of the
Nation's first state sponsored voter app GAVOTES.
Executed and oversaw Secretary Kemp's GOTV (get out the vote) efforts through local communities, high
schools, and colleges.
Worked with legislative team to secure millions in funding through the state
budget process.
2011 to 2014
Sr. Regional RepresentativeSenator Saxby Chambliss – City, STATE,
Worked as a mediary between federal agencies and state and local leaders
Spoke on behalf of Senator Chambliss at many local and regional events, relaying the Senator's positions on several major political issues
Represented the office of Senator Chambliss at all major events throughout my 2 territories of Middle and North Georgia
Worked as a conduit for information to Macon and Bibb county leaders on federal guidelines as their merger was finalized.
Garnered strong relationships with local
community, business, and statewide leaders.
Education
Expected in May 2010
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Valdosta StateUniversity - 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698 GPA:
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