Manager Health Care

Ezana Emmanuel

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Van Scoyoc Associates (VSA)

Manager, Government Relations – Washington, DC January 2013 – Present

VSA is a bipartisan independent firm with a specialty in appropriations, ranking 5th in annual lobbying.

Worked under Keven F. Kelly (highest billings at company) with a diversified client practice involving small, mid-size and large entities involving:

-Federal Budget and Appropriations;

-Municipal Government: Community Development, Transportation, Public Safety, Emergency Management and Homeland Security;

-Health Care: Funding, Targeted Research and Academic Medical Centers;

-Environmental Policy: Weather, Climate, Public Power and Earth Observations;

-Education: Higher Education Policy, Funding and Targeted Research;

-Science and Technology: Defense, NASA & Aerospace, Homeland Security;

-Financial Services: Housing & GSEs;

-Professional Services Procurements; Defense

Cultivated and leveraged relationships with Federal Agencies, in particular the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop long-standing programs of record.

Facilitated meetings with Members of Congress and NSF and secured letters of support for University client that led to a 5 year/$24 million grant, designed to increase opportunities for minorities in STEM related fields.

United States House of Representatives

Legislative Aide – Congressman Jay Inslee, Washington, DC October 2011 – November 2012

Policy advisor to Congressman Inslee in the areas of Technology (Broadband, Wireless, Spectrum, Patent Reform) Education, Budget and Tax, Civil Rights and Judiciary.

Secured language in the Payroll Tax Compromise that resulted in increased opportunity for Washington State businesses looking to purchase spectrum.

Coordinated with members of the King County Government to protect investments made by local governments and emergency personnel - Resulted in savings of $33million for King County

Introduced the FUTURE STEM Act, which aimed to increase funding for students looking to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.

Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent – July 2009 - October 2011

Drafted constituent responses to legislative questions pertaining to Transportation, Labor, Health Care, Budget and Tax, Education, Technology (Wireless, Spectrum, Internet), and Civil Rights.

Achieved a less than two week turn around on all incoming letters from constituents.

Contributed to weekly blog entries on the Congressman's website as well as writing periodic newsletters updating Washington State constituents of legislative actions being worked on by Congressman Inslee.

Coordinated constituent tours, flag requests and intern responsibilities.

Answered phones and provided front line support to general questions from Washington State citizens.

SNC Lavalin

Vendor Coordinator – Thermal Engineering Group - Bothell, WA July 2008 – July 2009

Purchased thermal engineering equipment based on specification from engineering group with an emphasis on price, delivery, and effects on environment, for the purpose of building efficient and cost effective power plants for our clients.

Ensured SNC-Lavalin and our clients maintain integrity by enforcing liabilities (liquidated damages), delivery, environmental standards, safe working conditions, and proper inspection of all facets of fabrication and calibration.

Collaborated with vendors and engineering group to enable smooth transitions between changes in specifications or parts by ensuring proper documentation between SNC-Lavalin, vendors, and client.

Macy’s Northwest Corporate

Assistant Buyer – Men’s’ Collections – Seattle, WA June 2007 – July 2008

Worked with men’s collections buyer in to determine purchasing decisions for Macy’s northwest operated stores, by compiling and customizing reports based on sales, trends, demographics and allocation.

Researched and customized data for buyer and district managers with information regarding cost, markdowns, operations, profit, and sales.

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