Jason A. Lewis

Experience

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  Washington Retail Association

  Oct 1999 - Dec 2004

  Legislative Analyst | Lobbyist

  Managed development of grassroots systems to communicate effectively with legislators and government agencies through statewide collaboration with chambers of commerce, industry and community members.Analyzed legislation to determine industry impact, drafted proposed legislation and amendments, and developed position statements and articles to educate voters.Spearheaded efforts to develop organization goals and achievement strategies, including training of association members and government affairs staff to effectively articulate positions.Negotiated and lobbied legislators and regulatory agencies and advocated on behalf of association at state legislative and regulatory meetings, hearings, and industry conferences. Show less

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  American Waterways Operators

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2010

  Vice President | Pacific Region

  Significantly reduced critical liability risk to maritime vessels by successfully negotiating a reasonable reduction in National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. Developed organization priorities throughout the Pacific Region in support of national initiatives and organization-wide mission.Managed project to develop and implement upgrade to IT systems including database migration, web-based services, and policy-related projects utilizing Lean and Agile project management methodologies.Conducted extensive Political Action Committee (PAC) and individual candidate fundraising.Advocated for regulatory and legislative issues including advising and developing data for Congress, U.S. Coast Guard, and other federal regulators in development of industry supporting rules and legislation.Functioned as spokesperson to media regarding industry-related policies and organization positions, including training members for legislative and regulatory testimony, advocacy meetings, and media interaction.Reduced operating budget 30% without reduction of services by developing and implementing organizational efficiencies.Negotiated with private sector competitors and government stakeholders to achieve objectives including economic growth, environmental stewardship, personnel safety, emergency preparedness and response, and facilitation of freight mobility.Developed and maintained grassroots and outreach systems to promote and increase industry influence with state and federal legislators. Show less

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  Harbor Heritage

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Compliance | Human Resources Director

  Developed and maintains employee policy documentation including wage and hour issues.Ensured continual compliance with diverse legal, regulatory, and safety requirements requiring in-depth knowledge and familiarity.

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  Washington State Liquor Control Board

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Project Manager | Regulatory Reform & Licensing

  Managed initiative to modernize Agency regulatory system, led regulatory reform reviews, and developed recommendations as Liaison to executive management and Board of Directors.Functioned as subject matter expert and primary technical advisor for agency-wide regulatory reform and project management efforts.Developed and incorporated Lean Six Sigma processes and tools to increase efficiency and value.

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  Harbor Heritage

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  Compliance/Development

  Regulatory compliance, long range planning and business development.

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  Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

  Apr 2014 - now

  Legislative Director & Tribal Liaison

  In conjunction with the commissioners and executive director the Legislative Program Director is directly responsible for the development and execution of the agency’s legislative agenda and strategy. This involves coordinating the development of the legislative agenda, legislative testimony, bill analysis, fiscal notes, and legislative and budget proposals affecting the agency. The position interacts with the Governor’s policy office, utility and transportation companies, interest groups, and other stakeholders and discusses and negotiates the content of bills with representatives of those groups. Show less