Ann Rivers
LaCenter,WA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
STATE SENATOR / MAJORITY, MINORITY WHIP / HEALTHCARE CHAIRWOMAN
State of Washington
2012.01 - Current
- A recognized leader in caucus management and healthcare/pharmaceutical policy in the Washington State Senate, known for bi-partisan collaboration to achieve significant legislative accomplishments
- Elected to Majority Whip as a freshman; served in that position for four years, coordinating vote counts on all major policy initiatives & handled multiple pieces of complex legislation
- Re-elected to whip in 2018
- Engage in member management and conflict resolution, counted votes, educated colleagues, and recruited members to the floor to vote
- Serve as a member of the top four leadership team, developed and executed caucus strategy
- Earned the role of Chairwoman of the Senate Healthcare Committee, working with 18 committee members during the 2017 session, and achieving status as the highest-ranking minority member in 2018
- Passed multiple pieces of landmark legislation by working collaboratively in a bi-partisan, bicameral way
- Leveraged expertise in the tourism, and recognized as a content area specialist to read, analyze, and promote proposed legislation
- Member of Lieutenant Governor Economic Development committee which includes international representation to foreign nations alongside legislative leaders from other states resulting in relationships with key legislators across the northwest
- Extensive legislative relationships in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington
- Primary sponsor of 50 bills becoming law, and as the senate companion sponsor of over 100 bills now passed into law; named Legislator of the Year 25 times by 24 groups.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE / HOUSE ASSISTANT WHIP
State of Washington
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2010, serving nearly a full term before a seeking an appointment to the senate to serve out the rest of an unexpired term
- Elected as the Assistant Whip and filled the position for two years to get bills to the House floor, passing four key bills during tenure and working across party lines to achieve success.
OWNER / OPERATOR / CONSULTANT
AMR Consulting
1997.01 - 2010.01
- Engaged in grassroots support development and governmental outreach in making the Amphitheater at Clark County a reality is an example of the types of services performed by AMR Consulting
- Concurrently provided expertise at Convergence Northwest Consulting
- Conducted opinion leader and stakeholder interviews, and lobbied in Olympia for school district concerns/initiatives
- Effectively managed teams and projects, utilized subcontractors to design/purchase ads, conduct polls and perform administrative tasks
- Developed public and governmental strategies to achieve desired outcomes
- Developed and executed political campaign strategy for state and local candidates (80% success rate)
- Engaged in favorable profile development for local companies, delivering issue management and pursuing development opportunities, and provided media training to clients in addition to managing A/R and A/P requirements for the business.
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Vancouver School District
2001.08 - 2004.05
- Responsible for trade association political affairs activities from fundraising to candidate recruitment and spending
- Organize PAC meetings and research issues affecting the members of the trade association
- Develop and execute campaign strategy for industry-backed candidates.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Education
Minor, Natural Science -
Lewis & Clark State College
Lewiston, ID01.2001
B.S. Political Science -
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI01.1990
Skills
- Constituent Communications
- Government Policies
- Analysis
- Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Consensus Building
- Project Management
- Research
- Trade Associations
- Public Policy
- Communication
Timeline
STATE SENATOR / MAJORITY, MINORITY WHIP / HEALTHCARE CHAIRWOMAN
State of Washington
2012.01 - Current
STATE REPRESENTATIVE / HOUSE ASSISTANT WHIP
State of Washington
2010.01 - 2012.01
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Vancouver School District
2001.08 - 2004.05
OWNER / OPERATOR / CONSULTANT
AMR Consulting
1997.01 - 2010.01
Minor, Natural Science -
Lewis & Clark State College
B.S. Political Science -
Central Michigan University
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