I am an experienced policy professional who specializes in the development of strategic answers for complex public policy issues. My academic and professional experience provides me with an in depth understanding of current trends in Canadian public and political affairs, and how to effectively decipher strategic solutions for a diverse range of pressing regulatory issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BC LIBERAL PARTY LEADERSHIP Vancouver, BC
October 2017-Present
TODD STONE LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Campaign Strategist
• Provide analysis and recommendations to leadership candidate Todd Stone on pending meeting with potential and current supports, and attend all meetings
• Provide the campaign strategic advice on the current political climate and analysis as to the direction the campaign should take
• Provide the candidate and the campaign with logistical and any other such support as required
GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Victoria, BC
January 2015- August 2017
MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS, RED TAPE REDUCTION & LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION
Ministerial Advisor to the Minister
• Provided strategic advice to senior government officials and their offices on current and emerging issues facing the Ministry
• Coordinated with Ministry’s crown agency, the Liquor Distribution Branch and its officials regarding relocating the LDB warehouse, redeveloping tax policy for wineries and reevaluating the viability of government liquor stores
• Consulted with winery principals and distillery executives to implement strategic government initiatives
• Prepared the Minister and Ministry’s office to fulfill its legislative agenda through comprehensive briefings, talking points and other materials
• Collaborated with the LDB’s CEO to implement a multi-provincial wine free trade agreement
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
Executive Assistant to the Minister
• Collaborated with the Ministry’s key stakeholders to develop new government policy for issues such as environmental assessment regulation, investments in green technology and developing renewable energy sources
• With a sound understanding of government’s legislative timetable, ensured that briefings, speeches and other materials required to carry forward the Ministry’s legislative agenda were available to the Minister in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Handled enquires from Premier and MLAs’ offices on issues affecting British Columbians, which required a broad knowledge of Ministry and Government programs, knowledge of non-Government programs, and research skills in providing appropriate and timely replies
• Liaised between the Minister and statutory decision making body, the Environmental Assessment Office
DAVISON LAW GROUP Vancouver, BC
2014 - 2015
Articled Student
• Reviewed cases and case documents to make strategy suggestions to clients in civil disputes
• Represented clients in civil court proceedings
• Researched case law and precedents using findings to prepare memos and reports used by colleagues
JUSTIN TRUDEAU LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN Winnipeg, MB
2012-2013
Committee Member & Multicultural Chair
• Proposed and implemented strategies to engage multicultural communities to support the campaign
• Contributed developments, findings, and successes to bi-weekly national strategy meetings
OFFICE OF THE LEADER OF THE MANITOBA LIBERAL PARTY Winnipeg, MB
2007-2009
Legislative Assistant
• Developed legislation for the house agenda
• Provided daily briefings to the Leader regarding all political and legislative issues
• Worked with Crown Counsel to draft amendments to legislative bills to ensure compliance
HONOURABLE SENATOR ROD A. ZIMMER Ottawa, ON
2005-2006
Special Assistant
• Assisted in drafting policy developments from Senate house committees
• Ensured office-wide compliance of House procedures
• Collaborated on political files between offices of Ministers, MPs and Senator...
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