Experience

DELANEY WILES, INC.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Alaska Chamber

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Communications Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  ● Worked in a matrix management environment with oversight of operations, finance, communications, human resources, and legislative policy as it pertained to the Chamber. ● Responsible for the editorial, design, and distribution of bi-weekly newsletter; Action Alerts for upcoming project proposals; all 2020 Virtual Fall Forum communications; Alaska Economic Impact Surveys (in partnership with local and federal policymakers, we deployed three economic impact surveys when COVID-19 first made… Show more ● Worked in a matrix management environment with oversight of operations, finance, communications, human resources, and legislative policy as it pertained to the Chamber. ● Responsible for the editorial, design, and distribution of bi-weekly newsletter; Action Alerts for upcoming project proposals; all 2020 Virtual Fall Forum communications; Alaska Economic Impact Surveys (in partnership with local and federal policymakers, we deployed three economic impact surveys when COVID-19 first made its presence in Alaska); webinars that highlighted local and federal financial assistance programs available to Alaska businesses (grants/PPP/PPP loan forgiveness application process/EIDL loans, etc.); and COVID-19 financial assistance updates for Alaska business community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. ● Tracked and provided financial oversight and ensured relevant financial data was presented to the President and CEO, Finance and Executive Committees, and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. ● Collaborated with the Chamber's Treasurer to complete OneALASKA campaign disclosures and filed them on a weekly basis. ● Led a four person team in organizing Alaska’s first virtual business conference, 2020 Fall Forum. Throughout the two-week event, you had the opportunity to learn from elected officials, industry leaders, and subject matter experts on topics including industry updates, economic and public opinion analysis, a live Townhall with the Alaska Congressional delegation, and much more. The information shared was invaluable with over 25 speakers and 16 sessions. Was instrumental in identifying the scope and specific topics as well as creating the event's website and invitations to register for customized virtual experience, crafted social media posts to further promote the event, and was responsible for the back-end technology portion. The event increased revenue by 10% in comparison to the in-person 2019 Fall Forum. Show less ● Worked in a matrix management environment with oversight of operations, finance, communications, human resources, and legislative policy as it pertained to the Chamber. ● Responsible for the editorial, design, and distribution of bi-weekly newsletter; Action Alerts for upcoming project proposals; all 2020 Virtual Fall Forum communications; Alaska Economic Impact Surveys (in partnership with local and federal policymakers, we deployed three economic impact surveys when COVID-19 first made… Show more ● Worked in a matrix management environment with oversight of operations, finance, communications, human resources, and legislative policy as it pertained to the Chamber. ● Responsible for the editorial, design, and distribution of bi-weekly newsletter; Action Alerts for upcoming project proposals; all 2020 Virtual Fall Forum communications; Alaska Economic Impact Surveys (in partnership with local and federal policymakers, we deployed three economic impact surveys when COVID-19 first made its presence in Alaska); webinars that highlighted local and federal financial assistance programs available to Alaska businesses (grants/PPP/PPP loan forgiveness application process/EIDL loans, etc.); and COVID-19 financial assistance updates for Alaska business community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. ● Tracked and provided financial oversight and ensured relevant financial data was presented to the President and CEO, Finance and Executive Committees, and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. ● Collaborated with the Chamber's Treasurer to complete OneALASKA campaign disclosures and filed them on a weekly basis. ● Led a four person team in organizing Alaska’s first virtual business conference, 2020 Fall Forum. Throughout the two-week event, you had the opportunity to learn from elected officials, industry leaders, and subject matter experts on topics including industry updates, economic and public opinion analysis, a live Townhall with the Alaska Congressional delegation, and much more. The information shared was invaluable with over 25 speakers and 16 sessions. Was instrumental in identifying the scope and specific topics as well as creating the event's website and invitations to register for customized virtual experience, crafted social media posts to further promote the event, and was responsible for the back-end technology portion. The event increased revenue by 10% in comparison to the in-person 2019 Fall Forum. Show less



U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant, Energy and Natural Resources (Senator Murkowski)

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  ● Primary daily responsibility was to prepare, compile, and review all material submitted by committee staff for the Staff Director, Chief Counsel, and Senator's approval. ● Reviewed all Energy Committee correspondence and collaborated with the personal office to ensure deadlines were met, meetings were streamlined and did not overlap, and State visits were prepared and executed to fully support the Energy portfolio. ● Managed workload for Staff Director, Deputy Staff Director, Chief… Show more ● Primary daily responsibility was to prepare, compile, and review all material submitted by committee staff for the Staff Director, Chief Counsel, and Senator's approval. ● Reviewed all Energy Committee correspondence and collaborated with the personal office to ensure deadlines were met, meetings were streamlined and did not overlap, and State visits were prepared and executed to fully support the Energy portfolio. ● Managed workload for Staff Director, Deputy Staff Director, Chief Counsel, and Deputy Chief Counsel, as well as screened and prioritized correspondence, arranged meetings, conducted legislative research, and organized frequent domestic and international trips with utmost confidentiality. ● Appointed as the Majority’s primary point of contact and was responsible for logistical coordination that comes with hosting over 85 congressional staff luncheons and informational briefings provided by federal agencies and private industry. Responsible for drafting the informational briefing invitation/email, distributing it to all congressional staff, harmonizing catering logistics, ensuring AV-setup was a smooth operation, and escorting non congressional staff into the committee hearing room. ● Supervised and managed workload for staff assistants and interns. ● Assisted in the orchestration of weekly meetings for Chairman and Ranking Member and ensured they had the privacy for communication while having access to staff as needed during their meetings. ● Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for a rotating four member executive team. ● Produced accurate legislative trackers, assisted in the committee nomination packages, and created Senate floor and hearing boards to further support leadership’s vision.

• Staff Assistant, Energy and Natural Resources (Senator Murkowski)

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  ● Analyzed and conducted research for a broad range of legislative policy proposals, hearings, business meetings, and white papers on diverse topics including National Energy Policy, international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear energy; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; regulation, conservation, strategic petroleum reserves and appliance standards; Indian affairs; public lands and their renewable resources; surface mining, Federal coal, oil, and gas… Show more ● Analyzed and conducted research for a broad range of legislative policy proposals, hearings, business meetings, and white papers on diverse topics including National Energy Policy, international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear energy; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; regulation, conservation, strategic petroleum reserves and appliance standards; Indian affairs; public lands and their renewable resources; surface mining, Federal coal, oil, and gas, other mineral leasing; territories and insular possessions; alternative fuel vehicles; and water resources. ● Penned the first draft of the weekly report for Senator Murkowski on behalf of Committee staff. Was also responsible for editing, compiling, and streamlining sensitive legislative updates and proposals drafted by committee staff, in a clear and concise format. ● Boosted committee staff productivity by keeping legislative trackers current, well-organized, and efficiently accessible. ● Effectively communicated and assisted the Special Counsel with the Meeting of Arctic Parliamentarians in February 2017 as well as the Arctic Energy/Security CODEL in May 2017 (the United States assumed the two-year rotating chairmanship of the Arctic Council on April 24, 2015. Senator Murkowski led and continues to lead in national arctic policy). I was involved in conceptualizing the initial layout of the two events and continued through drafting and compiling bios, agendas, travel arrangements, budget proposals, and laying the groundwork for similar meetings and CODELS to take place in the future.

• Staff Assistant, Energy and Natural Resources (Non-Designated)

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  ● Fielded daily constituent phone calls which focused on current energy and natural resource related issues and managed visitor traffic in the reception area with friendliness and professionalism. ● Collaborated cross-functionally with Minority and Majority Committee Staff to efficiently assist with hearing and business meeting preparation. ● Tracked current energy legislation and compiled daily reports for both Majority and Minority Staff. ● Sorted, opened, and routed incoming… Show more ● Fielded daily constituent phone calls which focused on current energy and natural resource related issues and managed visitor traffic in the reception area with friendliness and professionalism. ● Collaborated cross-functionally with Minority and Majority Committee Staff to efficiently assist with hearing and business meeting preparation. ● Tracked current energy legislation and compiled daily reports for both Majority and Minority Staff. ● Sorted, opened, and routed incoming Committee correspondence. ● Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale. ● Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing phone usage.