Julia Williams

Experience

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  KYVE Public Television

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  CORPORATE GIVING MANAGER

  Coordinated annual on-air auction with 700 volunteers and raised revenues of over $250,000. Exceeded revenue goals by 40%. Solicited corporate memberships, program underwriters and major donors. Coordinated special events, direct mail campaigns, telemarketing. Hosted and produced on-air pledge drives.

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  John Miller (R

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

  Responsible for wide range of domestic policy issues including education, healthcare, labor, civil rights, housing, aging and telecommunications. Tracked legislation, developed legislative initiatives, wrote policy papers/speeches/briefing papers; worked with state agencies and constituent groups. Drafted legislation to improve access to public education for homeless children.

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  Representative Bill Goodling (R-PA)

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

  Bill Goodling (R-PA)Developed and implemented comprehensive communications plans; developed legislative strategy; intensive outreach to local and national media; established rapid-response mechanisms; managed communications budget; designed homepages; drafted and placed articles and opinion pieces; designed and produced newsletters; drafted speeches/briefing materials/testimony; produced weekly radio show; coordinated actualities and video productions. Worked closely with House Education and Workforce Committee. Handled communications for campaigns. Show less

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  Representative Rob Portman (R-OH)

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

  Rob Portman (R-OH)Directed and supervised communications and legislative activities. Coordinated issues , including education, with legislative staff. Worked with Congressional committees, Congressional offices, federal agencies and public interest groups. Provided policy analysis, advice and recommendations to Member. Prepared and presented written and oral reports. Briefed Members of Congress.

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  Representative Ed Royce (R-CA)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

  Ed Royce (R-CA)Directed and supervised communications and legislative activities. Coordinated issues , including education, with legislative staff. Worked with Congressional committees, Congressional offices, federal agencies and public interest groups. Provided policy analysis, advice and recommendations to Member. Prepared and presented written and oral reports. Briefed Members of Congress. Represented Member at meetings, events. Instrumental in passage of legislation to increase penalties for stalkers. Show less

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  Cato Institute

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

  Managed all media outreach/promotional strategy for policy analyses, books, publications, events, individual scholars and Cato's Project on Social Security Privatization. Developed internal policy and procedures. Reviewed and analyzed documents. Implemented rapid response to breaking issues, edited and placed op-eds; arranged editorial board meetings; coordinated press conferences. Established long-term communications strategy and calendar; measurement vehicles to determine effectiveness of outreach. Efforts resulted in significantly increased Cato citations and op-ed placement in major media. Show less

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  ELC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  President

  Managed a nonprofit organization of state chief school officers promoting education reform at the national and local level. Developed internal policy and procedures. Establshed new office management systems. Provided policy analysis, advice and recommendations. Briefed Members of Congress. Studied the impact of legislation. Significantly expanded and improved overall operation, including implementation of strategic plan and timeline. Implemented aggressive media outreach, branding and communications plan; expanded membership, increased annual revenue by 25%. Established regular schedule of publications, policy papers. Raised profile of organization resulting in recognition by Congressional Quarterly as "one of the most influential education policy organizations in Washington." Show less

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  Internet Society

  Jun 2002 - Nov 2003

  Communications Consultant

  Managed and coordinated all communication outreach and marketing for the Internet Society's successful bid to manage the .ORG domain including media relations, registrar relations, web site development, promotional materials, electronic newsletter, web casts, logo development and trade marking. Developed communications/marketing strategy for the Public Interest Registry. Provided advice and recommendations in relation to communications and Congressional relations. Prepared and presented written and oral materials. Established an international volunteer advisory council. Show less

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  Governor of Connecticut

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2011

  Director, DC Office

  Advocate for Connecticut’s federal interests; coordinate efforts with Congressional delegation, state government leaders, the nation’s governors, public interest groups and the Washington policy community to achieve the governor’s federal priorities (issue areas include: education policy, healthcare, housing, economic development, transportation). Develop strategic partnerships. Work with federal agencies and the White House to achieve objectives. Develop and implement legislative strategy, outreach efforts and measure results. Facilitate federal and National Governors Association (NGA) grants. Work with and develop relationships with relevant Congressional committees and Congressional offices. Provide policy analysis, advice, and recommendations to Governor Rell. Analyze impact of legislation. Prepare and present written and oral reports, testimony, letters to Congress. Brief Members of Congress and key state officials. Represent the Governor at Congressional hearings, markups, briefings. Develop internal policy, procedures and mission statement for office.Represented Governor Rell as vice-chair of both the NGA’s Health and Human Services Committee and Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee. Issues included health care reform, TANF, SNAP, WIC, Common Core, Race to the Top, State Stabilization Fund, Elementary and Secondary Education reauthorization, Student Aid Fiscal Responsibility Act, child nutrition, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Head Start, Higher Ed Act, Workforce Investment Act, Unemployment.See bottom of page for recommendation from Governor Malloy. Show less

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  American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2021

  Senior Manager, Government Relations

  Initiates, develops and implements the vision, objectives and goals for a full range of professional, legislative and political expertise needed to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Converts this vision into plans that accomplish the desired results within realistic financial and operational parameters. Serves as senior federal lobbyist for the AAOS. Elevates exposure of AAOS policy priorities with legislators and their staff. Oversees AAOS staff development of relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, providing direction on policy arguments and strategy. Has principal responsibility for developing and maintaining Congressional relationships with key committees as well as the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Monitors, analyzes and develops AAOS policy on key federal regulations and legislative health policy issues. Provides vision, leadership and direction for state and local public policy development and state and local government relations. Show less

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  Verbum Veritas Lumen (VVL)

  Nov 2020 - now

  Leadership/Personal Development Coach

  integrated leadership and life coaching to maximize productivity, effectiveness and satisfaction. Includes clarifying purpose, achieving objectives, relationship building personality testing, spiritual assessment, accountability, communications techniques and strategies. Responsible for branding, logo development, webpage, written materials.