Carol Colbeth
Political Strategist
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Dynamic Chief of Staff at Maryland General Assembly with advanced research skills and a proven track record in legislative persuasion. Successfully guided major legislation and enhanced grassroots lobbying efforts, significantly increasing volunteer engagement. Adept at meeting facilitation and stakeholder relationship interaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Lobbyist and Political Director
Connecticut State AFL-CIO
- Testified and lobbied members of the Connecticut General Assembly.
- Coordinated endorsements and funding of local, state and federal campaigns.
- Attended monthly labor council. union and state party meetings to educate and recruit potential volunteers.
- Attended fundraisers, conferences and conventions to network with political leaders, their staff and allies at local, state and federal levels.
- Served on campaign advisory committees for labor endorsed candidates at state and federal levels.
- Advanced union organizations interests by developing strategic plans, setting goals, and identifying targets for lobbying efforts.
- Coordinated grassroots outreach efforts by mobilizing supporters in the political and legislative process.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Communicated effectively with organization's officers and executive board.
- Insured that all federal and state election and lobbying laws were followed and filed timely reports.
- Lectured at apprenticeship classes, community college classes and local union conventions. Helped organize and taught at annual member summer school in conjunction with the University of Connecticut Labor Education Department.
Chief of Staff
Maryland General Assembly
01.2016 - Current
- Supported senior Democratic leader in all aspects of legislative and constituent advocacy work including bill research. drafting bills and amendments. Wrote fact sheets, speeches, testimony, and sometimes delivered testimony. Met with citizen groups and lobbyists; tracked legislation and facilitated all scheduling. Assisted constituent foundations and organizations with fundraising and issue support, including work at the federal level. Solved simple and complex constituent issues. Assisted with duties associated with chairing delegation subcommittee, standing committee subcommittee and Asian American and Pacific Island Maryland General Assembly Caucus. Played pivotal role in major legislation over the past ten years. Guided citizen organizations in effective member lobbying. Frequently arranged press interviews. Personally addressed all constituent correspondence including end of session letter and newsletters.
- Worked with multiple state agencies, as well as members of U.S. Congress for successful solution of constituent issues.
Education
J.D. -
University of Baltimore School of Law
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - Political Science And History
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Legislative and lobbying expertise
- Meeting facilitation
- Advanced research and writing skills
- Volunteer recruitment and training
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Maryland General Assembly
01.2016 - Current
Chief Lobbyist and Political Director
Connecticut State AFL-CIO
J.D. -
University of Baltimore School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And History
University of Connecticut
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