Manager Analyst

Elizabeth Karasmeighan

202-***-**** - **************@*****.***

Summary of

Qualification Proven track record in state and federal government relations

s and policy analysis

Extensive communications experience on a range of policy issues

including healthcare

Plans to relocate to North Carolina by Dec. 2014.

Experience Director, Legislative and Policy Research

National Shooting Sports Foundation, Newtown, CT Oct.

2012-Present

Work with team to develop federal and state government affairs

goals and strategies

Lead monitoring and interpretation of legislative and

regulatory opportunities and challenges

Conduct or manage all policy research to facilitate impact

analysis and generate solutions

Write press releases, blog posts, talking points, background

papers and other materials to communicate our positions to

lawmakers, the media, community and members

Policy Analyst

Bloomberg Government, Washington, DC Aug.

2011-Sept. 2012

Conducted original research on the business impact of

government actions

Wrote articles and studies for corporate and government

audiences

Met with congressional staffers and lobbyists to gather

political intelligence

Vice President, Policy Research

Strategas Research Partners, Washington, DC June

2008-July 2011

Translated the implications of legislation, including the 2010

health care reform, regulatory changes and political trends for

investors

Communicated with state and federal lawmakers to advocate and

inform

Analyzed policy and political news, ensuring report completion

before 7AM

Created unique data sets and drafted policy research briefs

Budget Policy Analyst

Cato Institute, Washington, DC

April 2008-June 2008

Researched state budget actions and implications

Drafted op-eds and provided media interviews on budget policy

topics

Senior Policy Analyst

Americans for Tax Reform, Washington, DC May

2007-April 2008

Developed policy positions and advocacy materials for the

organization

Lobbied members of Congress and congressional staff on key

issues

Conducted economic and fiscal analyses

State Government Affairs Manager

Americans for Tax Reform, Washington, DC August

2005-May 2007

Analyzed and advocated for policy options on topics including

tax reform, health care, telecommunications, and energy

Testified to various state legislatures, at their request

Wrote press releases, issue briefs and op-eds

Attended conferences of state legislators, grassroots

organizations and think tanks to build support for key policies

Education The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Masters of Public Policy

Trinity University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

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