Mariann Sabolic, PMP

Experience

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  Florida Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Regional Council Manager

  Created and implemented statewide political, grassroots, and advocacy program that advances a pro-business climate in Florida.Developed legislative agenda for each regionRelationship strategy with legislative officialsGrassroots strategy and execution for membershipManaged 4 regional governmental affairs positions and local staff, plus 15 statewide volunteer chairs.Created and executed marketing strategies for existing member base and regional political program.Organized and conducted a minimum of 30 statewide political and legislative briefings annually.Team member for statewide Constitution Amendment campaigns. Show less

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  Leadership Florida

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2012

  Director, Class Program

  Annually organized and executed the organization’s cornerstone and most profitable program for 55 statewide leaders. Convened and educated community leaders during an 8-month period, traveling to 5 Florida cities. Program included the creation of interactive sessions relating to state government and legislative processes, social, economic, educational, health, and environmental issues critical to Florida.Program also sought to develop and enhance leadership skills and provide opportunities for the participants to serve our state.Lead annual statewide recruitment and selection efforts for the annual class program.Member ServicesDeveloped statewide regional network of 800+ volunteers to further the mission of our organization.Created and executed 40+ statewide events to engage membership.Sunshine State SurveyManaged all aspects of annual statewide poll of 1,200 citizens on key issues facing Florida.Coordinated statewide media rollouts of survey results, which included print, television, radio, and social media outlets.Presented survey results to legislators, public policymakers, and statewide community stakeholders across Florida.Special ProjectsCreated instructional program opportunities for the Florida League of Mayors. Show less

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  LobbyTools, Inc.

  May 2013 - Jul 2020

  President

  LobbyTools, Florida's leading legislative tracking service, gave me the opportunity to direct the company's operations. My efforts in process improvement and mentoring talent led to over a 90% renewal rate each year and revenue growth 5 out of the 6 years for which I served.

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  MAS Advantage, LLC

  Aug 2020 - now

  Business Owner
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  Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists

  Oct 2020 - now

  Executive Director

  Member organization whose mission is to provide information and educational opportunities to inform, engage, and connect Florida's network of governmental affairs professionals.

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  Florida Workforce Development Association

  Apr 2023 - now

  Executive Director

  The Florida Workforce Development Association (FWDA) comprises highly qualified chief executives of Florida’s local workforce development boards who collectively represent over 350 years of leadership experience in the field of workforce development. Our members are responsible to ensure the successful delivery of quality workforce services in their respective local communities. FWDA members perpetuate a strong and unwavering commitment to fiscal integrity and high levels of performance through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Show less