ERIKA L. BAUM
Alexandria,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic government relations professional with a proven track record at General Mills, excelling in advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for leadership with the 2019 Champions Award, I effectively influenced policy decisions and fostered cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful legislative initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Federal Affairs
General Mills
Washington, D.C.
06.2009 - Current
- Lobbied U.S. Congress and federal agencies to influence policy decisions.
- Developed and executed advocacy strategies for food, nutrition, and tax initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across legal, retail, food service, and pet food divisions.
- Managed candidate disbursement strategy as appointed Secretary of Political Action Committee.
- Recognized with 2019 Champions Award for leadership contributions at General Mills.
Special Assistant and Chief of Staff, Employment and Training Administration
The U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, D.C.
08.2001 - 01.2009
- Directed internal and external communication strategies for Agency’s grant awards and initiatives.
- Coordinated day-to-day internal briefings for Agency and Departmental leadership.
- Organized executive-level roundtables, speeches, and press events to promote priorities.
Director, Government Relations - Political and Grassroots
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
Arlington, VA
01.2001 - 08.2001
- Lobbied U.S. Congress to advocate for newly formed trade association.
- Developed and managed grassroots legislative and political action program for Association.
- Organized and executed inaugural Legislative Fly-In and Congressional Awards Conference.
Director, Workplace Policy
Associated Builders and Contractors
Rosslyn, VA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Lobbied U.S. Congress and federal agencies on human resources, job training, education, health insurance reform, legal reform, and immigration matters.
- Recruited and prepared association members for congressional testimonies and media participation.
- Developed communications with Congress, policy papers, grassroots alerts, and press releases advocating for legislative action.
- Facilitated congressional fundraising events and 'meet and greets' to strengthen relationships.
Education
B.A. -
University of South Carolina
Columbia08-1991
High School -
The Shipley School
Bryn Mawr, PA06-1987
Skills
- Advocacy strategy
- Legislative analysis
- Policy writing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship building
- Political strategy
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Federal Affairs
General Mills
06.2009 - Current
Special Assistant and Chief of Staff, Employment and Training Administration
The U.S. Department of Labor
08.2001 - 01.2009
Director, Government Relations - Political and Grassroots
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
01.2001 - 08.2001
Director, Workplace Policy
Associated Builders and Contractors
01.1997 - 01.2001
B.A. -
University of South Carolina
High School -
The Shipley School
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