Suzanne Beasley
Garner,North Carolina
Summary
Innovative Director of Government Relations bringing 22 years of experience providing operational support to legislative processes. Skillful in planning grassroots programs, analyzing various regulations and maintaining lobbyist support. Collaborative and positive professional with in-depth knowledge of state legislative and executive processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Government Relations
State Employees Association Of NC
10.2001 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of governors to guide strategy.
- Oversee lobbying team and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Interact with media and state agency personnel to secure passage of legislation.
- Form strategic partnerships and coalitions to accomplish similar goals.
- Monitor and coordinate workflows to optimize resources.
- Assist the communications team to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Monitor internal committee expenditures to mitigate risk of overages and project budget needs.
- Build connections with legislators, staff and colleagues in the profession.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Track employee attendance and punctuality,
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12.2006
Skills
- State Legislation
- Government Relations
- Coalition Development
- Presentations
- Lobbying
- Research
- Advocacy
- Public Policy Development
- Community Outreach
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Legislative Knowledge
- Issue Advocacy
- Media Relations
- Written Communication
- Grassroots Mobilization
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking
- Lobbying Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Analysis
- Employee Development
Timeline
Director of Government Relations
State Employees Association Of NC
10.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
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