Denver, Colorado, United States
External relations professional with over 10 years of experience working with non-profit organizations, government departments, and state agencies. Outcome driven strategic thinker skilled in government affairs, advocacy, communications, and event management with an MSc in Communications, Advertising, and Public Relations.
- Arranged meetings for directors and supported meeting planning (briefings etc.) - Analyzed donor government trends and opportunities to guide recommendations to senior leadership on funding opportunities to pursue - Coordinated 50 project proposals, donor stewardship and advocacy activities - Maintained tracking systems and database containing 3000+ contacts
- Provided logistical support and background materials for meetings and events - Drafted policy and advocacy briefings for senior WHO staff and political figures - Developed advocacy strategies and tactics to engage government officials - Supported partnership building and organized multi government event (five countries: Brazil; Russia; India; China; and South Africa) in Paris, France that lead to a multi-government declaration
- Facilitated and advised parliamentarians on engagement with government - Drafted bipartisan policy and briefing papers (included legislation summary) for parliamentarians to use in debates and committees - Coordinated parliamentary inquiries (written questionnaires, interviews etc.) and developed policy reports that lead to the first every TB strategy for England and - Organized over 30 events in the Houses of Parliament and maintained political contacts database (400+ contacts) and legislative tracking for members
- Account manager for clients in education, business and health care sectors - Advised clients on full range of parliamentary procedures and lobbying activities leading to successful policy change and millions in funding for cancer causes - Supervised junior members of staff in the compilation of 15 weekly political monitoring reports which summarized parliamentary procedures (legislation, committee sessions, written and oral questions etc) - Organized 20+ parliamentary events in the Northern Ireland Assembly