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2816 Parker Tunnel
Los Angeles
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+1 (555) 347 8395
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Los Angeles
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Experience
Experience
Philadelphia, PA
Government Relations Director
Philadelphia, PA
Kozey Inc
Philadelphia, PA
Government Relations Director
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with elected officials, political staff, civil servants, key decision makers and industry stakeholders in British Columbia
- Lead tactics to engage with government including, but not limited to
- Meet one on one with members of the state Legislature (s), their staff, and other state government officials to gain support for the American Heart Association’s advocacy issues
- Provide updates and reports on the status of issues including legislative support or opposition to the American Heart Association’s issues
- Manage and provide guidance on American Heart Association policy positions to contract lobbyist
- Recruit membership for and provide staff support to volunteer state advocacy committee. In collaboration with the committee, develops annual state legislative agenda
- Provide strategic direction on statewide grassroots and key contact, recruitment, retention and mobilization efforts
Philadelphia, PA
Asean Government Relations Director
Philadelphia, PA
Windler-Kautzer
Philadelphia, PA
Asean Government Relations Director
- Establishing Collaborative Working Relationship
- Assist country PAC managers to advance local business agenda though engagements
- Liaise with KO’s International Government Affairs Network and Washington DC Office to identify and secure engagement opportunities with key stakeholders to advance KO’s dialogue and agenda
- No direct report but will be working closely to provide government relations support and guidance to 5 PAC directors in markets
- Project Management
- Assist PAC Director to form ASEAN stakeholder relations strategy, identify and secure engagement opportunities to advance KO’s dialogue in the region
- Establishing Strategic Direction
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Dallas, TX
New Jersey Government Relations Director
Dallas, TX
Cruickshank Inc
present
Dallas, TX
New Jersey Government Relations Director
present
- Actively serve as ACS CAN’s representative on coalitions aimed at advancing public policy priorities
- Assist with Cancer Votes activities in the state, where relevant, and adhere with all IRS and ACS CAN legal guidelines and reporting
- Help the enterprise build capacity by working in concert with state and division grassroots staff to engage and communicate with volunteer network
- Closely collaborate with relevant state agency personnel
- Defeat legislation that would negatively impact the mission of the ACS and ACS CAN
- Manage contract lobbyist
- Develop state legislative agendas and supporting materials that include thorough documentation, ensuring consistency with ACS CAN policy positions and messaging
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
University of Georgia
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
Skills
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to plan and act independently on projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to conceptualize and reason through problems to workable solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to interact effectively with a wide range of external audiences and with company management
- Knowledge of automotive and off-highway sectors desirable
- Ability to effectively direct, coach, monitor, edit and supervise professional volunteers
- Knowledge of the legislative process, government organisations and interactions in the UK ( essential ) and Europe ( desirable )
- Knowledge of business issues in the UK ( essential ) and Europe ( desirable )
- Strong understanding and knowledge of politics and the political environment
- Ability to handle negotiation and work in a team environment
- Strong influencing skills
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Global Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Works collaboratively with regional marketing team leaders and national Corporate Affairs leaders to identify priorities and develop/implement annual communications and public affairs plans for each state in the region
- Advocates, and executes publics affairs efforts to the appropriate Executive, Legislative and Regulatory areas in assigned states
- Develops relationships in the states with key influencers, thought leaders and advocates
- Assists in retaining and managing contract lobbyists, manages association relationships, and direct legislative, political and lobbying activities
- Tracks, monitors, advocates and reports on relevant legislation and regulatory proceedings and assist in the drafting and delivery of oral and written testimony
- Plans local media relations activities, in coordination with Marketing and Corporate Affairs team members, and contributes to the development of news releases, op-eds, story placement strategies and crisis communications activities
- Drafts communications materials such as talking points, Q&A, press releases, op-eds, etc
- Tracks and analyzes the performance of all public affairs strategies and campaigns on an ongoing basis, contributing to national dashboards
- Ensures compliance with state and local lobbying and reporting rules and regulations
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A strong background in government and policy
- 7-10 years experience working in public policy
- Ability to speak publicly, often before senior government, technology, and education leaders
- General knowledge of education policy and politics
- Deep understanding of political and legislative processes
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Government Relations Director CIS & SEE Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and implement an effective Government Relations strategy for the area of responsibility
- Lead the development and building of stakeholder relationships with Government regulators, businesses and non-governmental organizations at all levels
- Ensure that Government Relations plans are aligned with Visa’s strategic business objectives
- Establish and maintain effective long term relations with Governments and other external stakeholders at the appropriate levels
- Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in CIS/SEE in order to make timely interventions to protect Visa’s commercial interests
- Identify opportunities and support business development programs and initiatives
- Manage day to day Government Relations operations and represent Visa at relevant forums in various markets
- In-depth knowledge of the local business and political environments in the CIS/SEE markets
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- A motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently, within a team, and without daily supervision
- A team player, able to work across various Visa functions
- Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russia is essential
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Asean Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensure availability of timely information about ASEAN and the formation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015
- Assist PAC Director to form ASEAN stakeholder relations strategy, identify and secure engagement opportunities to advance KO’s dialogue in the region
- Liaise with KO’s International Government Affairs Network and Washington DC Office to identify and secure engagement opportunities with key stakeholders to advance KO’s dialogue and agenda
- Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) and others
- Assist country PAC managers to advance local business agenda though engagements
- No direct report but will be working closely to provide government relations support and guidance to 5 PAC directors in markets
- Communicating Effectively
- Planning/Organization
- Writing Effectively
- Strong understanding of ASEAN, its member countries’ societal, economical, and political background and heritage
- Strong people management and leadership capability
- Visionary and Persistence
- Ability to fully comprehend and deliver solutions for complex and technical matters such as nutrition, obesity, tax and trade reform
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in political science, public administration, social science, health policy, health education or other relevant area of study
- Four to five years relevant work experience in two or more of the following areas: legislative/lobbying, political campaigns, volunteer recruitment, media advocacy or public policy/government relations
- Knowledge of the advocacy/legislative process at the community, local, state, and federal levels
- Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, guide, and motivate volunteers to achieve objectives
- Must understand the principles of positioning and framing as it relates to the advancement of policy change
- Superior organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to travel, including overnight, throughout the assigned territory
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and week-ends, when necessary. We offer excellent benefits including: generous paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a smoke free working environment, and a generous retirement contribution plan
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in political science, public administration, health education, health administration, or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in legislative/lobbying, public policy/government relations, political campaigns, state or local government, managing community health promotion, educational programs, or related field
- Knowledge of government relations, public policy, and political process at the state, local and federal levels
- Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills
- Ability to deal professionally in a corporate and non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion
- Ability to effectively direct, coach, monitor, and supervise professional volunteers
- Ability to handle negotiation and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to plan and act independently on projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel extensively in the geographical area served, and to travel on overnight business trips as required
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Florida Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Actively serve as an ambassador for the Society and ACS CAN at state legislatures and congressional offices, appropriately demonstrating the values and reputation of the enterprise and its brand
- Manage contract lobbyist
- Monitor and analyze all relevant pieces of legislation and provide or facilitate oral and written testimony in accordance with ACS CAN policy
- Enhance the overall external visibility of the enterprise in a positive fashion
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Georgia Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and staff, state department heads and administrative staff
- Develop state legislative agendas and supporting materials that include thorough documentation, ensuring consistency with ACS CAN policy positions and messaging
- Help the enterprise build capacity by working in concert with state and division grassroots staff to engage and communicate with volunteer network
- Assist with Cancer Votes activities in the state, where relevant, and adhere with all IRS and ACS CAN legal guidelines and reporting
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain a substantial understanding of Equifax business practices, data assets, regulatory and legal frameworks, customer perspectives, and consumer perspectives
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and policy proposals relevant to Equifax operations and organize internal teams to analyze their impact on Equifax
- Work with business units and corporate functions to
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university, an advanced degree in a related field, and 7+ years related experience/training, including government service
- Advanced oral and written language skills in English and Spanish
- Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to interact effectively with a wide range of external audiences and with company management
- Demonstrated understanding of Latin American culture, business norms, and legislative and political processes
- Moderate travel (25-50%)
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Government Relations Director, New Mexico Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's in Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs or related degree preferred
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in government relations or a related field
- Ability to travel at least 25% of work time across New Mexico
- Experience with key leaders, state and local government processes, community groups and influencers
- Multi-tasking ability and the proven ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of the legislative process, government organisations and interactions in the UK ( essential ) and Europe ( desirable )
- Strong understanding and knowledge of politics and the political environment
- High level strategic planning skills
- Knowledge of business issues in the UK ( essential ) and Europe ( desirable )
- Knowledge of automotive and off-highway sectors desirable
- Understanding of emissions and related regulations desirable
- Degree Level or equivalent
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New Jersey Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- In close collaboration with other team members and national colleagues, lead planning and implementation of comprehensive and strategic issue campaigns to achieve progress towards legislative and appropriations successes at the state/local level
- Defeat legislation that would negatively impact the mission of the ACS and ACS CAN
- Closely collaborate with relevant state agency personnel
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- The successful candidate will be a recognized key player within China with 10+ years of significant experience working in a multinational group combined with an experience in government relations/public affairs/trade associations
- Strong, developed relationships with the latest generation of PRC leaders and important officials of agencies relevant to Honeywell business. Proven ability to maneuver through the government channels
- Previous experience and qualifications should include
- Sound management experience
- An ability to quickly grasp the technical issues facing The Hiring Company
- Prior experience working within a corporate environment a plus
- A thorough understanding of Chinese policy-making processes, including an understanding of the roles and decision points within the government
- Experience in managing consultants effectively, as well as appropriately advising/influencing mid to senior-level corporate managers/executives
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West Virginia Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Support all grassroots efforts in the state as needed
- Help grassroots staff to conduct trainings as needed for volunteers and ACS staff in the state, and help prepare volunteers for meetings, testimony, etc
- Support and/or take the lead on ACS CAN fundraising activities in the state, towards achievement of an annual fundraising goal, including relationship development and management with corporate and high net worth donors
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Meet one on one with members of the state Legislature (s), their staff, and other state government officials to gain support for the American Heart Association’s advocacy issues
- Monitor legislative and regulatory issues of concern to the American Heart Association and apprises appropriate American Heart Association volunteers and staff of emerging advocacy issues
- Provide updates and reports on the status of issues including legislative support or opposition to the American Heart Association’s issues
- Provide policy research, development of support materials, recruiting of spokespersons, preparing testimony, and other activities as needed to advance the American Heart Association’s legislative agenda
- Manage and provide guidance on American Heart Association policy positions to contract lobbyist
- Recruit membership for and provide staff support to volunteer state advocacy committee. In collaboration with the committee, develops annual state legislative agenda
- Provide strategic direction on statewide grassroots and key contact, recruitment, retention and mobilization efforts
- Collaborate with communications staff partners on development and timing of media advocacy efforts
- Participate in coalition efforts and other collaborative partnerships to leverage opportunities that advance the American Heart Association’s advocacy issues
- Substantially support fundraising efforts of the American Heart Association
- Serve as Midwest Affiliate representative for National initiatives
- Provide Midwest Affiliate and National Center with detailed results for effective tracking. Assists in the development of appropriate reports, evaluations, and data gathering for volunteers, committees and the affiliate
- Prepare required reporting information including local, state and/or federal lobbying reports and other reporting as necessary. Provide advocacy presentations and training opportunities to volunteers and staff as needed
- Provide strategic direction and support materials for state lobby days and/or local in-district meetings
- Attend and participate in relevant American Heart Association meetings throughout the year, including national and affiliate staff trainings, affiliate and state-level meetings with staff partners, and metro board meetings
- Bachelor’s or some college plus experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree. Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education
- Must have at least 4 year’s experience in two or more of the following areas
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Community Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelors level degree
- 10 Years pharmaceutical to include 3-5 years payer account management or FLL sales management experience
- 5 years of government affairs and pharmaceutical experience, including pharmaceutical advocacy experience
- 5 years HIV knowledge and experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
- Understanding of current healthcare policy related to HIV care
- A historical perspective on what has shaped the present-day access and reimbursement landscape
- Experience interacting with local, state, regional, and/or federal officials that demonstrates an ability to align on policy objectives
- Monitor the external environment in the states to identify and understand important emerging policy trends and key stakeholders that will have an impact on policy, commercial and corporate goals
- Work cross-functionally by advising and supporting the VP, Market Access, GSK Director(s) Government Relations, ViiV Field sales leadership, Legal, and key internal stakeholders on the establishment and maintenance of appropriate relationships with key organizations and their leaders at the local, state, and regional levels
- Create, maintain, execute, and evaluate state level strategic plans to achieve ViiV’s company goals
- Build and sustain relationships with and solicit support from key coalition partners and non-profit organizations to achieve outcomes that support ViiV’s company objectives
- Develop and manage a virtual team to support state or regional initiatives
- Monitor and analyze policy trends and their impact on ViiV products
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Act as a partner with key organization leadership to identify key ICT market trends and related government policies that align with company objectives, recommending win-win strategic opportunities and building successful plans to achieve them
- Continuously strengthen the network of high-level contacts and expertise among Asian, particularly ASEAN government and related institutions that influence our business
- Directly securing meetings and Interacting with government officials and other key stakeholders to influence perceptions and be a trusted partner to advance Seagate business interests
- Broad understanding of overall storage and ICT sector, including relevant regulatory and related constituencies
- Management of related trade associations & industry groups
- Utilization of expertise in government affairs and public relations to help Seagate meet its strategic business objectives
- Enhance Seagate’s image, identity and relations with communities, educational institutions, elected officials, government agencies, industry leaders,
- Advise senior executives on government and public policy issues and trends that are likely to impact the company or industry and develop and implement strategies to address them
- Partner with government leaders to develop programs and policies that will enable the deployment of IT technologies and storage solutions
- Partner and align with key Seagate customers and suppliers related to their strategies for government affairs, public policies and market development
- Indentify critical elements of Seagate’s value proposition and leverage this to provide insight and guidance for the company’s strategic direction in Asia, ASEAN and India
- Represent Seagate before policymakers in national governments, legislatures and regulatory bodies in ASEAN the Asia Pacific region
- Be a conscientious leader who understands and focuses on both assessment of information that will drive business decisions, as well as influencing Seagate strategies and tactical plans, and influencing markets and market behaviors to Seagate’s advantage
- Write policy papers, position statements, formal communications, presentations
- Communicate policy positions to key constituencies in ASEAN and worldwide, including: Seagate partners and customers; National government officials and agencies; Policy advocates and the legal community; Journalists, experts, and opinion leaders; Industry organizations
- Ensure all government affairs activities are conducted with uncompromising integrity and in accordance with Seagate Values and code of conduct
- Advanced experience in the field of public affairs and/or government relations
- Strong influencing and networking skills with the ability to building excellent working relationships
- Experience with government, marketing, communications, political, analytical, and public relations skills
- Ability to integrate public policy with business strategy and corporate/business development
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of working with international teams
- A commitment to professionalism and role model of Seagate’s values
- Excellent academic credentials, Bachelor's degree or equivalent, advanced degree a plus
- 9-10 years related experience
- Basic knowledge in one or more areas
- Exceptional communication skills - both written and oral English – regional language fluency preferred
- Excellent presentation skills in English, with regional language fluency preferred, ability to represent Seagate to all levels of government
- Good teamwork and inter-personal skills
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Works closely with communications, marketing, and programs staff to assure effective implementation of advocacy activities related to the specific portfolio of issues assigned
- Cultivation of State-based opportunities to implement national initiatives related to cardiovascular disease systems of care
- Cultivation of opportunities to advance stroke systems of care priorities
- Knowledge of government relations, public policy, political process, social movements marketing principles, including product marketing, corporate branding, retail marketing and cross-promotions, and point-of-sales promotions
- Ability to effectively direct, coach, monitor, edit and supervise professional volunteers
- Ability to conceptualize and reason through problems to workable solutions
- Satisfactory background and reference checks
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Federal Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and implement a plan for proactively establishing productive relationships with key stakeholders and lawmakers in the health, nutrition, Ag and food safety space
- Develop strategies to positively impact federal regulatory and legislative issues facing the McDonald’s system
- Advocate and work with third party groups to address system priorities
- Establish and maintain a sophisticated political network
- Maintain and advocate for McDonald’s in trade associations; use trade associations to reach McDonald’s business and advocacy goals
- Develop and implement plans to successfully coordinate key outreach tactics in Washington DC, including, but not limited to, a fly-in, staff briefings, meet-and-greets and informational testimony
- Partner with regional staff to amplify local government relations efforts initiatives
- Help direct field activities when grassroots action is necessary to influence legislation
- Assist in developing and maintaining communication pathways with operator leadership, regional leadership, and senior management, advising them on all matters relating to local legislation and public policy issues of interest
- Work closely with state and local staff and provide information, advice and perspective concerning federal government leadership, policies and activities
- BA/BS degree in Political Science/Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications or related area
- 10+ years of experience in federal government affairs
- Experience in Congress/federal government agency as well as private sector
- Campaign and lobbying experience a plus
- Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with constant change
- Detail-oriented, self-starter and good team player
- Creative thinker, solid experience in concept to execution of new ideas
- Solution oriented problem solver
- High level of strategic focus, planning, perspective
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Government Relations Director Resume Examples & Samples
- Community/grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment, and public policy/government relations
- Experience in lobbying at the local, state, and/or federal levels
- This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement
- Understand the principles of positioning and framing as it relates to the advancement of advocacy issues
- Highly skilled and effective in oral and written communications
- Ability to travel up to 35% daily, including overnight travel in and out of the state
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving
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Government Relations Director / Senior Resume Examples & Samples
- Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions to support business goals and objectives, which may include: serving as the lead business owner for the rate setting process with state regulators; establishing and implementing proactive strategies to bring new products or extensions of current products to market; monitoring market databases and product review to analyze opportunities
- Manages budgets and issues of importance to the enterprise and contracted lobbying staff
- Acts as a team lead
