Monitor key legislative and regulatory developments related to government procurement and small business policy
Assist in developing advocacy strategies for clients including engaging with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal agency executives
Anticipate and address potential issues that may arise from changes in legislation or government policies.
Maintain strong working relationships with industry stakeholders on Capitol Hill including participating in events, congressional hearings, federal industry days
Execute daily client communications with legislative updates
Write messages and letters to communicate client's positions on key issues to Congress, Administration, and industry
Government Relations Associate
Madison Services Group, Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2022
Provided detailed reports based on regulations analyses
Monitored and analyzed policy, legislation and regulatory activities at federal government levels
Assisted in developing advocacy strategies regarding federal procurement and small business policies
Maintained various social media platforms for company and clients
Crafted newsletters for clients with legislative updates
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Small Business Administration
03.2020 - 01.2021
Responsible for daily organization, scheduling, and travel for Chief of Staff
Support implementation of SBA policy by serving as liaison for external communication
Assisted with execution of Paycheck Protection Program through outreach to trade associations, banks, fintechs and other lending partners
Managed tracking of specific PPP loan information and trends
Facilitated communication between all 26 SBA internal offices
Assisted Administrator with projects as needed
Accompanied Administrator on multi-state trip to assess the implementation of PPP
Facilitated meetings, press, schedule, and briefings
Created and distributed agendas for meetings and conference calls as part of meeting preparation.
Prepared PowerPoint presentations for senior-level staff
Special Assistant, Office of Capital Access
Small Business Administration
07.2019 - 03.2020
Responsible for daily organization, scheduling, and travel for Senior management within Capital Access
Assisted with Capital Access policy changes to several loan programs by serving as communication liaison and representation for Senior leadership
Managed relationships with external stakeholder groups such as NAGGL, NADCO, NAFCU, SEC, NDC
Worked closely with large lending institutions such as Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Live Oak, US Bank, Wells Fargo
Executed renovation of Office of Capital Access external Webpage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International And Global Studies
Sewanee: The University of The South
Sewanee, TN
05.2019
Skills
Policy Research
Presenting
Lobbying
Issue Advocacy
Policy Analysis
Legislative Knowledge
Organizational Skills
Written Communication
Certification
Grades / Clearances: GS 09 Step 02, passed background check by the Department of Defense
Timeline
Manager of Government Relations
Madison Services Group, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Government Relations Associate
Madison Services Group, Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2022
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Small Business Administration
03.2020 - 01.2021
Special Assistant, Office of Capital Access
Small Business Administration
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International And Global Studies
Sewanee: The University of The South
Grades / Clearances: GS 09 Step 02, passed background check by the Department of Defense
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