MEREDITH PRELOH
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Strategic communications and governmental affairs professional with extensive corporate experience developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors. Demonstrated record of success in stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
12.2014 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices
- Oversee relationships with state and national associations including attorney's general, governors, local elected officials, and city council members
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to support the total enterprise
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company's reputation in the community and industry at large
- Handle problematic customers and clients to maintain excellent customer service
- Led, onboarded, and managed consultants both at the state and national levels
Legislative Assistant
U.S. House Of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
07.2009 - 10.2014
- Assisted in developing policy positions for the Member's platform.
- Researched, analyzed and summarized legislation for review by the Member.
- Selected to travel on a co-delegation trip by the government of Taiwan regarding US - Chinese relations
Paralegal
Gibson, Dunn, And Crutcher
Washington, D.C.
07.2008 - 07.2009
IP Specialist
Oliff & Berridge
Washington, D.C.
07.2007 - 07.2008
Paralegal
Nelson Mullins
Charleston, SC
07.2005 - 07.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Elon University
Elon, NCSkills
- Client Relationship Building
- Process Improvement
- Presentations
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Negotiation
- Investor Relations
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
Professionalleadership
- Women in Retail Leadership member
- Chair of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
- Immediate Past Chair of the Florida Retail Federation Association
- Board member of the Texas Retailers Association
- Executive Committee member of the California Retailers Association
Timeline
Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
12.2014 - Current
Legislative Assistant
U.S. House Of Representatives
07.2009 - 10.2014
Paralegal
Gibson, Dunn, And Crutcher
07.2008 - 07.2009
IP Specialist
Oliff & Berridge
07.2007 - 07.2008
Paralegal
Nelson Mullins
07.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Elon University
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