jessica claire 100 montgomery st 10th floor 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom summary highly accomplished legislative affairs government relations industry corporate affairs professional offering 22 years experience public private sector employers including state michigan executive office governor toyota motors north america track record success managing organizations corporate government affairs plan building industry coalitions built strong relationships industry executives policy groups state federal elected officials committees policy organizations successfully managed executed corporate diversity inclusion programming strategies internal communications exceptional skills consensusbuilding legislative lobbying public image building collaborative inclusive approach personnel management expert state political legislative regulatory processes particularly areas transportation workforce energy environment development event planning management corporate representation skills strategic planning state federal political process public speaking corporate representation crossparty collaboration policy review staff management team management teambuilding collaboration experience 102020 current director legislative affairs charter spectrum clarksburg wv working collaboratively critical thinking conflict resolution workforce planning development relationship building multitasking planning leadership project program management budget resource management responsible developing executing governor whitmers legislative strategy initiatives coordinating lobbying activities administration including negotiating legislative issues legislature legislative leadership providing feedback input legislators policy staff key stakeholders legislative initiatives introduction passage serving key advisor governor executive staff probable legislative reactions administration proposals monitoring legislation interest administration advising governor whether sign veto legislation primary responsibility mobilizing support governors key legislative proposals additional responsibilities office include responsibility managing four direct reports office legislative affairs indirect management legislative engagement 20 state agency legislative liaisons related introduction movement legislation legislature close coordination state budget office eog legal policy teams evaluate policy feasibility legislative initiatives gauging legalconstitutional hurdles associated legislative proposals representing governors office speaker engager interest groups conferences policy discussions managing direct communication quadrant leadership leadership staff 052018 102020 senior manager general affairs essilor intl baltimore md tasked managing twelve staff members responsible executing functions including industry public affairs diversity inclusion internal communications culture innovation activation internal coop onsite experience events vip visits executive support translation responsible managing evolving strategic plans functional activity managed group budget 13 million served member eightperson tmna rd crisis management team responsible developing executing internal communications strategy address covid19 response managed led internal transition virtual communications strategy utilizing microsoft teams microsoft live internal corporate communications activities oversaw implementation yammer internal communications distribution organizationwide manager collaboration utilized new methods communication including yammer video casts podcasts maintain internal connectivity direct executive messaging rd team members responsible directing rds industry affairs activities including identifying strategic partners industry public affairs space including state local chambers commerce educational institutions mobility transportationindustry companies organizations strong focus workforce development diversity inclusion partnership development program building 082011 052018 regional director state government affairs sunrise senior living columbus oh recruited direct policy political engagement portfolio ranged 9 25 states represent toyotas policy objectives manage strategic engagement activities influence legislative policy items interest toyota auto industry including activities trade associations thirdparty policy organization partnerships contract lobbyists coalitions lead team 11 statebased policylegislative consultants execute company legislative objectives develop policy positions support informational materials policyexecution strategies manage budgets nine contract lobbyists well budget allotments related organization memberships sponsorships engagement approximately 125000 annually represented toyota served legislative policy resource numerous state legislative committees national policy organizations national conference state legislators council state governments developed government affairs outreach program specific thirdparty policy organizations minority policy organizations increase toyotas profile minority legislators policy makers state federal level additionally developed instituted minority engagement program state level included engagement several minority legislative groups designed implemented strategic government affairs outreach programs individual states position toyota goto subject matter expert prime original equipment manufacturer source policy input programs highly successful raising toyotas visibility profile presence trusted actor policy space participated new york hydrogen fuel cell plan promote toyotas new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle developing event activities included hydrogen fuel cell ride drive new york auto show day capitol albany ny responsible internal coordination toyota executives subject matter experts develop policy positions effectively communicate outcomes serve policy point person issues related advanced vehicle technology systems autonomous vehicles franchise legislation alternative fuels 112008 082011 director state government affairs department administrative services state ohio bellefontaine oh recruited direct policy political engagement portfolio ranged 14 20 states represent auto alliances auto industrys policy objectives manage strategic engagement activities influence legislative policy items interest auto alliance auto industry including activities thirdparty policy organization partnerships contract lobbyists coalitions supervised team 20 contract lobbyists developed presented key testimony legislative executive bodies collaborated key industry executives government leaders including governors state legislators committees executivelevel commissions advocated numerous policy issues various states including autonomous vehicle legislation passage driver distraction legislation aftermarket replacement crash parts adoption ecodriving principles adoption using lowergreenhouse gasproducing refrigerants represented auto alliance numerous legislative administrative public policy organizations national conference state legislators council state governments southern governors association state government affairs council 022005 112008 senior manager state government affairs ahri city state hired manage policy political engagement 50 states represent organizations policy objectives headed strategic engagement activities influence legislative policy items ahri hvac indistry including activities thirdparty policy organization partnerships contract lobbyists coalitions led team 5 contract lobbyists represent ahri strategic states increased strength visibility organization serving energy environmental safety liaison congress state legislators state governors offices established state government affairs task force comprised state affairs representatives member companies develop policy positions identify organizations positions legislation policies providing opportunity appropriately advocate present industrys position advocated federal preemption appliance standards versus state standards numerous state legislative executive bodies represented ahri gama numerous legislative administrative public policy organizations national conference state legislators council state governments state government affairs council 082002 122004 account executive griffin communications city state managed accounts public relations activities included redistricting programs transit projects led specific strategy tactical implementation programs projects focus client relations program management built relationships community associations labor unions elected officials public representatives promote campaign initiatives managed 100000 budget purchasing campaign materials managing campaign events coordinated media coverage events including interviews local television print media led several major projects including 2004 columbus public schools levy campaign central ohio transit authority north corridor light rail transit initiative reynoldsburg schools redistricting plan coordinated efforts hundreds campaign volunteers including elected school board members city council members community leaders 012001 082002 aide office state senator tom roberts city state performed various administrative legislative support tasks staffing legislative committees drafting testimony policy analysis constituent relations scheduling community outreach 061999 122000 legislative fellow legislative service commission ohio city state worked state representative ray miller performing various legislative administrative tasks staffing legislative committees drafting testimony conducting policy analysis managing constituent relations scheduling events appointments performing community outreach performed various administrative support tasks staffing legislative committees drafting testimony policy analysis constituent relations scheduling community outreach education training 012010 masters management science troy university troy alabama 012009 masters public administration central michigan university mt pleasant mi 012009 graduate certificate leadership central michigan mount pleasant mi 051999 bachelor arts political science kenyon college gambier oh activities honors affiliations leadership positions vicechair pittsfield township zoning board appeals president board member washington area state relations group board member state government affairs council board member women government business council vice chair board hispanic caucus chairs business advisory council awards recognition washington area state relations group leadership award crains detroit business 50 names know michigan government 2021 crains detroit business 50 names know lobbying 2020 toyota executive leadership development program 20182020 certifications university michigan executive leadership certificate public affairs council public affairs institute graduate state government affairs council professional certificate