Megan Bailey, MPP

Experience

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  Executive Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Promoted to champion the Governor’s state budget priorities among members of the Florida Legislature • Conducted legislative research for the Legislative Affairs Director and Deputy Director • Met with executive agency legislative affairs directors to ensure goal and messaging alignment• Assisted with the planning and implementation of the Degrees to Jobs Summit, connecting higher-education stakeholders with businesses to find ways to better prepare students for the growing job market Show less

  • Legislative Analyst

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Gubernatorial Appointments Analyst & Staff Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
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  Enterprise Florida

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Promoted to serve as the primary media spokesperson and a member of senior staff; coordinated with the Executive Office of the Governor, state agencies, economic development partners, and private businesses • Developed strategic messaging, press releases, and responses to media inquiries and public record requests • Drafted speeches, talking points, and presentations for executive leadership, senior staff, and board leadership• Produced high-quality events of up to 500 attendees in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Governor, local economic development partners, local government officials, and private businesses to announce job creation Show less

  • Director of Communications

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • External Affairs Manager

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
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  Senator Rick Scott

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2023

  • Promoted to advise on senior-level strategic decisions to achieve priorities and goals as set by the Senator• Managed a team of 3 direct reports to coordinate 80+ events and corresponding briefs a week• Cultivated and maintained hundreds of strong relationships both on and off the hill• Led cross-functional weekly meetings for strategic planning and meeting of goals; lead project management • Achieved strategic goals while optimizing systems that enhance efficiency and clear communication across all teams Show less • Served as primary media spokesperson for First Lady of Florida while campaigning on one of the most important elections of 2018; wrote speeches and created strategic talking points in coordination with campaign team• Created high-impact engagements in accordance with campaign objectives and timetables • Coordinated her attendance of 85 events across the state to strengthen strategic messaging to 21MM+ Floridians • Collaborated with grassroots, donor, and industry stakeholder groups on events to achieve campaign goals Show less

  • Director of Operations and Scheduling

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Director of Operations for First Lady, Rick Scott for Florida Campaign for Senate

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Americans for Prosperity

  Feb 2023 - now

  Federal Affairs Liasion

  • Advocating AFP's legislative agenda, establishing robust relationships on Capitol Hill and with stakeholder groups.• Collaboratively crafting strategies, proactively addressing challenges, and ensured alignment with AFP's policy objectives.• Serve as a vital liaison between state chapters and Capitol Hill, consistently monitoring and updating on legislative developments.• Positioned as a policy thought leader, actively engaging with lawmakers, internal leadership, and online audiences to influence conversations. Show less