Shawn O'Neill
Aberdeen
Summary
Accomplished Relations Manager with expertise in relationship management, skilled communication, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Proven leader with the ability to deliver impactful messaging, work hard, and oversee policy implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Efficient and effective partner who delivers quality work on time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Relations Manager
Washington State Health Care Authority
Olympia
10.2016 - Current
- Cultivated high-value relationships with legislators, legislative staff, the Governor's office, and partners.
- Delivered impactful messaging on agency priorities to key stakeholders.
- Supervised implementation of legislation and budget directives.
- Oversaw development of agency priorities through request legislation.
Senior Legislative Assistant
Washington State Senate
Olympia
05.2009 - 09.2016
- Supervised office and legislative operations for Senator Jim Hargrove.
- Cultivated relationships with partners, constituents, and fellow legislators.
- Delivered exceptional relational support for office initiatives.
- Provided policy analysis and support to Senator Hargrove
Education
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, WA09-1997
Skills
- Relationship management
- Communication support
- Policy writing
- Budget oversight
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy advocacy
- Office management
Affiliations
Volunteer, Grays Harbor Young Life. 15+ years of community involvement
Timeline
Legislative Relations Manager
Washington State Health Care Authority
10.2016 - Current
Senior Legislative Assistant
Washington State Senate
05.2009 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School