Lobbyist Resume Samples

A Lobbyist provides clients with political and public policy advice that is gained through personal contacts, and political intelligence or from a range of media sources. A well-drafted Lobbyist Resume indicates the following duties – designing, writing, and producing press releases, articles, newsletters, reports, and leaflets; organizing meetings; attending events such as party conferences, selecting committee hearings; providing clients with information about developments; offering strategic advice to clients; analyzing information sources; communicating with relevant official bodies, and liaising with civil servants and politicians.

Those aspiring to make a career in this line should be able to mention on the resume the following skills and abilities – registered as a lobbyist; outstanding communication skills; the ability to influence others; availability to attend events and meetings outside work hours; and proficient knowledge of legislative processes. Many entrants to this role hold a postgraduate qualification in public relations, politics, or government.

 

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Lobbyist Resume example

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Accomplished and energetic manager with a solid history of achievement in great customer satisfaction. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include great communication, time management, and the ability to work independently.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Suicide Prevention, Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Case Management, Psychosocial Assessment.

Lobbyist Resume Format

Description :

  1. Advocated with various local and national politicians against budget cuts on behalf of the 30,000+ students.
  2. Met with and reach out to students in an effort to help stop budget cuts.
  3. Tracked Congressional activity regarding Transportation, Environmental, and Healthcare issues.
  4. Persuaded legislators to support bills eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  5. Taught and administered health curriculum.
  6. Created coalitions of like-minded organizations from various sectors in order to advance the Public Citizen's agenda.
  7. Developed fact sheets, congressional testimony, and other communications materials.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Ph. D. in Social Work


Lobbyist Resume

Summary : Worked in retail for the past five years, during the last five years, come to like to work with cell phones activating them and selling them. Would like to work at a job where one can help people that's one of the favorite things to do.

Skills : Customer Service, Cell Phone Activations.

Lobbyist Resume Format

Description :

  1. Presented to Idaho Senators and Representatives the need for a suicide prevention hotline.
  2. Performed promotional services for a political candidate.
  3. Educated members of the local community on the advantages of re-electing a political candidate and successfully promoted the candidate to office.
  4. Collaborated and strategized with peers from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in order to effectively lobby.
  5. Issued areas include land use, government contracts, and legislative.
  6. Drafted legislation amending Illinois health insurance privacy regulations to improve children's rights.
  7. Worked on getting liable information on bills that peers wrote to take to the house of delegates so that the bill could become a law in the state.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
MPS Healthcare Leadership


Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Lobbyist Position Significant business and sales skills working in retail 7 years Leadership skills as school counselor/health programs Excellent verbal/written skills and PR skills Proven organizational and leadership skills.

Skills : Calculations, Coaching Individuals, Collaboration.

Lobbyist Resume Example

Description :

  1. Generated positive support for Early Voter policy amongst voters.
  2. Proposed and followed multiple bills regarding the protection of children's rights.
  3. Promoted timely legislation to increase equity in education and employment for women and girls through weekly meetings.
  4. Presented and lobbied products and services to Congress Supported the CEO by providing logistical, administrative, and organizational assistance.
  5. Successfully contacted State of Illinois Legislators to promote awareness about the issue.
  6. Drived and vision accepted to complete project-specific/piece materials.
  7. Cultivated relationships by conducting initial meetings and strategic follow-up visits, drop-ins, or phone calls.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant in Medical

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : 18 years' financial management experience in commercial and government-focused firms operating in Fortune 100, mid-size, and start-up segments across IT and engineering services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and software. Built teams to improve financial operations and cash flows through process improvement, systems implementation, and business intelligence by enabling timely and insightful reporting and feedback mechanisms.

Skills : MS Office, Managing Skills.

Lobbyist Resume Format

Description :

  1. Endorsed candidates in state district elections via door-door campaigning.
  2. Attended and summarized Senate and House committee and bill meetings.
  3. Provided liaison services between National and all chapters.
  4. Assisted chapters in all aspects of PAC planning and giving.
  5. Promoted ABC National policy objectives, monitored legislation, lobbied state and local officials within the stated region, conceived and managed.
  6. Greeted the customers the number one thing to do.
  7. Drafted the Healthy Food Access Bill.
  8. Presented main points of the Bill to the West Virginia Legislature.
  9. Conducted research for the Harvard Food and Agriculture Policy Clinic, including taking statements from local farmers and cooperatives.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant In Medical

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Global nonprofit professional with significant experience in communications and marketing. Adept at brand development, staff management, proposal writing, advocacy strategies, grants, and contracts management. Experience with SEO strategy, organizational development, strategic planning, budget and expense management, and global project leadership.

Skills : SPSS, VAN/VoteBuilder, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office Suite.

Lobbyist Resume Example

Description :

  1. Hired to work on behalf of this 115K+ member-owned professional association specializing in maximizing rights and legislation for the benefit of schoolchildren and educators state-wide.
  2. Championed strong ties with members of the State Board of Education as well as key legislators and committees to advance the organization's agenda across party lines.
  3. Fundraised at many public appearances encouraging members to donate via payroll deduction or on-the-spot donations.
  4. Used HR skills to recruit and mentor organization members and leadership.
  5. Traveled to successfully lobby for educator retirement benefits.
  6. Testified in front of the State Board of Education in dealing with curriculum, class size, charter schools, vouchers, student interests, and virtual school issues.
  7. Testified 200+ times before the Texas House Public Education Committee more than 200 times.
  8. Quoted in 20 different print and online news articles as a Subject Matter Expert in student-centered educational issues that were being legislated.
  9. Authored a well-received article on voting participation published in Association Magazine.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
MBA in Contracts & Acquisition Management

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Solutions-oriented compliance Lobbyist professional with experience leading compliance programs; negotiating contracts; conducting policy analysis; developing the training curriculum; and managing complex projects.

Skills : SPSS, VAN/VoteBuilder, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office Suite, Legal Research, Policy Development, Grassroots Organizing.

Lobbyist Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Advocated the support of bills expanding reproductive health care and sex education at the  Capitol.
  2. Researched representatives' stances on reproductive health bills to devise appropriate action strategies for representatives.
  3. Attended lobbying training session and briefings of bills supporting Trust.
  4. Grassroots organized Trinity students for Trust.
  5. Publicized campaign through "call-to-action" rally at the capitol.
  6. Solicited support for Public Citizen's position on issues before Congress by building relationships with federal legislative and executive branch staff.
  7. Created targeted educational materials for meetings with staff in order to communicate the organization's position on relevant legislation.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
B.A. in Economics

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Quality-driven professional with a multifaceted background in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Film, and Video Production as well as in the Non-Profit and Early Childhood Education sectors. Seeking to be a strong catalyst that formulates, develops, and implements forward-thinking solutions to problems affecting communities, children, and education.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Mediation, Legal Research, Leadership, Management.

Lobbyist Resume Example

Description :

  1. Coordinated government relations and lobbying efforts throughout the State.
  2. Delivered personalized service for each client, jurisdiction, and opportunity via the development of coordinated government relations plans, business development, and political stakeholder analysis.
  3. Served as local, county, and state Government Relations Director.
  4. Provided timely and accurate responses to legislative and regulatory requests.
  5. Researched and wrote reports in the development of legislation while analyzing and tracking bills and legislation.
  6. Directed a number of strategic initiatives, including coordinating political communication and strategy, and developing and directing campaign contribution strategy.
  7. Developed and maintained long-term relationships with key government decision-makers on local, county, and state levels.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
MA in Public Administration

Lobbyist Resume

Objective : Bilingual (English-Spanish) community development-oriented professional with experience in linguistics QA, project management, and logistics. Have worked with human rights organizations in multiethnic and multicultural environments. Possess strong communications skills, teaching experience, organization, and administration experience.

Skills : Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Pixar, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Hotdog Website Creation Programming, Facebook Advertising, PatientNow Electronic Medical Record System, Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Office Suite.

Lobbyist Resume Example

Description :

  1. Hand-picked for a policy/research position specifically created for someone with background and abilities.
  2. Performed economic analysis and drafted legislation for the highest levels of the state government.
  3. Unfortunately, this position was canceled for budgetary reasons by the PMSA.
  4. Skillfully conducted critical economic and policy analyses of $700 billion in goods in transit.
  5. Pacific ports and evaluated the capacity of ports relative to job growth, capital investment, and cargo growth.
  6. Drafted Senate Bill 1175 for State Senator Price which expanded the tourism commission's functions and established trade promotion through a revised strategic marketing plan.
  7. Properly Set Showcase Cleaning (floors, stage, tables).
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Diploma

Lobbyist Resume

Headline : Position utilizing seasoned expertise in fleet management, dispatching, fleet safety, public relations, community involvement, or logistics. Highly analytical and organized with a demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of programs.

Skills : Class B CDL, Hazmat Air Brake, Frontend Loader.

Lobbyist Resume Example

Description :

  1. Conferred with members of the legislature and other holders of public office to persuade them to support legislation favorable to the association's interest.
  2. Studied proposed legislation to determine possible effects on the interest of the person, specific group, and the general public.
  3. Conferred with legislators and officials to emphasize supposed weaknesses or merits of specific bills.
  4. Influenced the passage, defeat, or amendment of proposed measures and the introduction of more favorable legislation.
  5. Contacted individuals and groups having similar interests to encourage them also to contact legislators, present views, and testify at public hearings.
  6. Prepared news releases and informational pamphlets.
  7. Planned or directed development or communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments or agenda.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Leadership Training

Lobbyist Resume

Summary : Developing relationships with legislators, executive branch agency staff, and local governments and have established a network of government affairs colleagues in multiple states, and also Managing complex issues and working on multiple items simultaneously.

Skills : Bilingual Spanish-English, Organizer, Teaching, Community Development, Administration.

Lobbyist Resume Format

Description :

  1. Conducted training seminars, board meetings, partner building activities, and conferences with business leaders, elected/government officials, volunteers, youth groups, public schools, and universities.
  2. Drafted, tracked, and promoted legislative initiatives for a wide range of clients.
  3. Coordinated with elected and governmental officials for media, fundraising, and celebration events.
  4. Coordinated targeted media campaigns, grass top coalitions, and advocacy groups in support of federal legislative initiatives.
  5. Responded to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
  6. Studied the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.
  7. Established or maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
MS in Public Administration