Carter Carlson
Bellevue
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Affairs Director
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
Bellevue
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed political action committee (PAC) contributions and developed strategies for political engagement.
- Strategically developed and leveraged multi-stakeholder coalitions to successfully advance policy goals through the legislative process.
- Led grassroots advocacy campaigns to mobilize employees and other stakeholders in support of policy initiatives.
- Drafted policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials to communicate key issues to legislators and stakeholders.
- Prepared and submitted lobbying disclosures, campaign finance reports, and other regulatory filings.
- Managed relationships with external lobbying firms and consultants to support advocacy efforts.
- Represented the association in coalition meetings, industry roundtables, and public forums.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with key trade associations and industry stakeholders.
- Provided testimony at legislative hearings and drafted official comments on proposed regulations.
- Developed and executed lobbying strategies to advance the association's legislative and regulatory priorities at the local and state levels.
- Engaged with legislators, government agencies, and policymakers to advocate for policies that align with the organization's interests.
- Organized meetings, events, and networking opportunities with government officials and industry leaders.
Lobbyist Intern
Capitol Connection
Olympia
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided detailed reports of bill movement through both bodies of legislation.
- Prepared and researched potential notable bills/bills of interest for clientele.
- Actively listened and scribed opinions and questions regarding bills in the Senate and House of Representatives Committee hearings.
- Handled multiple bill tracking sheets, 3-5 at a time.
Lobbyist Intern
Ceiba Consulting
Olympia
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Interacted with State Legislators daily and established relationships with Senators, Representatives, and staff.
- Prepared reading lists for clients on bills they wished to be tracked and lobbied for in the Legislature.
- Researched potential bill introductions that may note interest from clientele.
- Tracked bills moving through the Senate and the House of Representatives throughout the Legislative Session in a detailed fashion.
- Monitored changes made throughout the bill movement process and potential unofficial amendments made by Legislators.
- Actively participated in hearings about the bills being tracked. Was responsible for recording these meetings in a written fashion for clientele as well as executive members of the firm.
- Created and maintained a schedule for executive members employed by the firm.
- Multitasked multiple tracking and research projects, totaling 6 at a time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Google Workspace
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Written and Oral communication
- Legislative Research and Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy writing
- Coalition building
- Advocacy strategy
- Legislative analysis
- Political engagement
- Relationship cultivation
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
Actively compete with the Washington Athletic Club's 7's Rugby Team.
Finished athletic career competing with the Arizona State Rugby Club.
Competed with the University of Idaho Football Team for the 2022 season.
Member of the Washington State University Football Team for the 2020 through 2021 season.
Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe, Arizona. (Over 30 hours)
Finished athletic career competing with the Arizona State Rugby Club.
Competed with the University of Idaho Football Team for the 2022 season.
Member of the Washington State University Football Team for the 2020 through 2021 season.
Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe, Arizona. (Over 30 hours)
Timeline
Government Affairs Director
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
09.2024 - 09.2025
Lobbyist Intern
Capitol Connection
01.2024 - 04.2024
Lobbyist Intern
Ceiba Consulting
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University