DOUGLASS SLOAN
Washington,DC
Summary
SENIOR POLITICAL ANALYST & LOBBYIST WITH EXPERTISE IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Senior political analyst and seasoned consultant with experience lobbying on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, advising clients on government affairs issues, managing political campaigns, and authoring key aspects of legislation. Delivers pivotal strategies to drive engagement with government stakeholders, industry partners, and the public. Harnesses a collaborative approach and in-depth knowledge of the current political landscape to galvanize widespread support and advance legislative priorities. Critical-thinking executive level manager with over 20 years experience supporting policymakers by producing and delivering assessments of domestic politics, foreign policy, economic stability and social issues. Expert at providing analysis to examine international entities, history, society, decision-making processes and ideologies in relation to national interests and security.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Principal | Senior Lobbyist | Political Analyst
NATIONAL CAPITOL STRATEGY GROUP
01.2017 - Current
- Founded and manages a firm that specializes in lobbying, TV political analysis, and political campaign consulting
- Draws on government affairs expertise to provide services to businesses, nonprofits, and community development corporations
- Lobbies for Fortune 500 companies, such as Sprint, CVS, Direct Energy, and Safeway
- Delivers on-air, in-depth political analysis for local and national news networks, such as Al Jazeera, China Global Television Network America, Turkish Radio and Television Corporation World, and Voice of America Television
- Develops insightful political, legislative, and media strategies
- Collaborates with industry partners and other lobbyists to forge consensus and align direction on legislative agenda and policy goals
- Partners with political action committees (PAC) to mobilize support and secure funding for candidate campaigns
- Provides political analysis as an interviewee for media outlets—such as The Washington Post, Washington Informer, and Philadelphia Inquirer—to contextualize news stories at both the local and national levels
- Co-hosted weekly talk show “The Big Talker” for CBS Radio, covering prominent political and social justice issues
- While lobbying on behalf of CVS, drove engagement with the DC Chamber of Commerce, working to contest paid and sick leave legislation that could have a negative impact on the DC business community.
First Vice President
DC NAACP
01.2012 - Current
- Heads collaborative efforts with the branch president to address racial inequalities, promote political and social justice initiatives across the District, and deliver support to underserved communities
- Coordinates with partner organizations—such as the DC Civil Rights Coalition—to combat discrimination and advocate for greater representation
- Notably, organized efforts to diversify executive-level ranks at World Bank
- Leads advocacy campaigns to advance the NAACP’s legislative agenda and policy priorities in Washington, DC
- Collaborates with DC NAACP committee chairs to engage, educate, and galvanize Black voters and local residents, communicating the importance of NAACP platforms and initiatives
- With Health Committee chair, hosted COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy workshops at local barbershops, raising awareness of the vaccine and its benefits
- Identified victims of racism on DC-based construction sites and worked with the Department of Labor to negotiate settlements with three local, prominent construction companies
- Worked with DC ACLU to push for the decriminalization of marijuana in the District (these efforts culminated in the successful passage of a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in 2014).
Principal | Lobbyist | Political Consultant
SLOAN CONSULTING
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Established and oversaw a public relations, political affairs, and lobbying services firm, which served businesses, developers, nonprofits, and community development corporations across the DC area
- Worked with clients such as Sprint, CVS, Direct Energy, Safeway, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Barden Companies, Inc., and H Street Music Festival
- Analyzed pending legislation and updated clients on potential impacts
- Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
- Prepared briefings on bills/amendments and attended local government hearings, mark-ups, legislative sessions, and committee meetings
- Drove engagement and cultivated relationships with elected officials, local government boards, councils, and commissions, leading successful lobbying efforts that supported clients’ business needs and interests
- Strategized with industry partners and other lobbyists, meeting with community representatives, agency directors, and administrators to sync legislative goals and messaging
- Hosted community forums, coordinated fundraisers, and galvanized grassroots support
- Secured public support and government approval for multiple development projects and various programs across the District
- Authored key portions of legislation for business clients, collaborating with committee staff to craft appropriate language and provide submittal to the DC City Council.
- Supported efforts of registered lobbyists and special interest groups by aiding legislative agenda.
Campaign Manager
VINCENT ORANGE FOR AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed and coordinated daily operations of two winning citywide campaigns for city council
- Developed and implemented political strategies, meet and greets, and petition drives
- Organized candidate participation in political forums and media events, advised on critical issues, and mobilized political and volunteer support
- Worked with traditional media to generate coverage of key events.
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Networked among donors and organized fundraisers to generate money for campaign.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications
American University
Washington, DCCertified Investigator, (EEOC) -
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, DCSkills
- Political Knowledge
- Advertising Techniques
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Working with Consultants
- Crisis Communications
- Strategic Communication
- Public Presentations
- Outreach Activities
- Message Development
- Coalition Building
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commission, Task Force
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Community Health Needs Assessment Advisory Task Force
Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B, 2007–2016
Timeline
Principal | Senior Lobbyist | Political Analyst
NATIONAL CAPITOL STRATEGY GROUP
01.2017 - Current
Principal | Lobbyist | Political Consultant
SLOAN CONSULTING
06.2012 - 12.2016
First Vice President
DC NAACP
01.2012 - Current
Campaign Manager
VINCENT ORANGE FOR AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN
01.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications
American University
Certified Investigator, (EEOC) -
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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