Dear Hiring Team:

I am an ambitious and accomplished professional with a balanced blend of public policy, legal, and government procurement experience. You will note from the enclosed resume that my experience closely parallels the professional background you are looking for in a candidate. I’m currently consulting but continue to look for a new challenge where I can make a positive contribution. I can conceptualize and advise on legislative, policy, and regulatory issues. My experience includes working for Capitol Hill and Fortune 200 and small businesses where I represented them before the U.S. government, state governments, and global organizations. Additionally, I have solid hands- on experience in increasing economic development for corporate and government projects where I worked to secure funding and financial incentives, crucial regulatory policy changes, and legislative amendments from the White House, Congress, Governors and state/local lawmakers, and government agencies.

The position description describes the varied areas of responsibility. With my diverse background, I am well suited to meet your expectations and handle the complexity of dealing with distinct but related issues. I would love the opportunity to use my real-life experiences when identifying and analyzing the impact of legislation, regulations, and economic development opportunities on your company’s revenue and operations.

I would love to speak to you about this opportunity and can be reached at adve7o@r.postjobfree.com or 704-***-****. Thanks for your consideration.

Best,

Ava L. Boyd

AVA L. BOYD

adve7o@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/avalboyd Balanced blend of lobbying, legal, and business with knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes. Adept at developing strategies, building relationships, managing projects and people, and being a team player. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

COMPETENCIES: Lobbying PAC Economic Development Legislative Strategy Legal & Regulatory Affairs INDUSTRIES: Trade Privacy Data Security Manufacturing Sustainability Emerging Technologies Procurement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Consultant 8/2022 - Present

Support Clients’ Legislative and External Affairs teams to effectively identify, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory changes and strategies to promote the organization’s platforms and goals. ANSYS, INC. 9/2021 – 8/2022

Head of Government Relations

Led Government Relations team to develop the company's public policy strategy and coordinated advocacy on federal and state regulatory and legislative proposals

• Successfully secured $25 million in appropriations for company initiatives, and report language in the NDAA as well as identifying other federal and state funding opportunities.

• Monitored, identified, and researched regulatory policy and legislation that impacted Economic Development, Modeling and Simulation, Privacy, Data Security, Sustainability, and Emerging Technologies.

• Advised on business objectives from a legislative and regulatory perspective, developed public policy positions, and created briefing and educational materials.

• Managed company appropriations, budget, and NDAA processes including identifying agency and legislative opportunities, mapping external developments with internal goals, and mobilizing external efforts.

• Lobbied White House and Congress and built trusted relationships on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies.

• Representative with trade associations & coalitions to advance company and industry goals.

• Presented to company board and regularly to executive leadership on important public policy and political developments, strategic plans, and other matters as needed.

• Oversaw Government Relations budget and staff of two and vetted and managed five external lobbyists. NAVISTAR, INC. 02/2019 – 09/2021

Lobbyist (Government Relations / NavPac Secretary) Spearheaded legislative and regulatory initiatives including meeting regularly with Congress, drafting regulatory comment letters, and positioning company as an industry leader

• Helped Sales and Procurement departments secure over $100 million from major commercial funding program.

• Increased growth of PAC membership and funds by 50% allowing company to maximize donations and outreach.

• Advised and partnered with Corporate Development team on the advancement, evaluation, and implementation of state and local government economic development incentive programs.

• Actively involved with managing government relations strategy, budget, PAC management and growth, and external and internal relationship building.

• Tracked and assessed emerging federal and state policies, federal budget, and Congressional appropriations to provide company with actionable recommendations on growth opportunities.

• Advanced legislative and regulatory priorities by lobbying White House, Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state regulatory agencies as well as working with trade association and coalitions.

• Managed PAC operations, fundraising, and contribution disbursement planning and implementation compliant with governmental requirements.

• Formed policy positions and tactical plans to drive approach and influence decisions on Trade, Sustainability, Commerce, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Privacy and Data Security. ALB GROUP, LLC 2/2004 – 01/2012 and 07/2016 – 01/2019 Legal and Policy Consultant

Counseled Clients on legislative, regulatory, and procurement issues that improved revenue and met targets

• Represented Clients before Federal and state government agencies helping to secure over $250 million in government contracts with lifetime potential of $500 million.

• Developed and advocated for legislative and regulatory priorities to ensure that government relation’s strategies are aligned with corporate business goals.

• Advised executives on public policy issues likely to impact company and advised executive team on program to influence government officials to introduce legislation or amend laws to resolve issues.

• Tracked the legislative activity in Congress and states on Commerce, Trade, Payment Systems, Privacy, Data Security, and Procurement.

• Utilized legal and business experience combined with understanding of public policy to advise Clients on risks and determine strategies.

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated terms and conditions for Client MSAs, NDAs, IP, Privacy and Data Security, and products and services agreements for commercial and government contracts.

• Crafted regulatory compliance strategies for Clients as foundation for policy development and risk analysis. AECOM CORPORATION 01/2012 – 06/2016

Compliance and Regulatory Policy Officer (Purple & Red Public Transit Lines) Oversaw development and execution of compliance program for joint Federal and State multi-billion-dollar projects

• Developed, implemented, and revised policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, and improper conduct.

• Researched laws and policies impacting procurement proposals, compliance, and wage labor issues.

• Prepared monthly report for federal government review that described project financials, small business goals, and compliance and program risk status.

• Established compliance monitoring and targeted testing program to identify instances of control breakdowns designed to expose potential non-compliance.

• Point of contact for federal/state agency regulatory reviews, Internal Audit reviews, and risk tests.

• Oversaw the hiring and performance for a team of ten staff and numerous subcontractors in diverse areas: Regulatory Compliance, Budgets, Small Business, and Quality & Document Control. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Financial Services Committee 02/2001 – 01/2004 Committee Counsel

Advised Members of Congress on assigned subcommittees and developed and executed legislative strategies

• Drafted key sections and joined in strategic decisions on bills that were enacted into laws including Sarbanes-Oxley, Funding Authorizations of major programs, Payment Systems, and Homeland Security.

• Participated in investigations (i.e., Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and other agency oversight activities.

• Spearheaded public policy communications: speeches, testimony, floor talking points, amendments, vote recommendations, and Committee policy memoranda.

• Tracked legislation and proposals, drafted vital legislative sections, attended committee hearings and floor activity with Members, and mobilized efforts to get legislative priorities and amendments into law. EDUCATION

JURIS DOCTOR University of South Carolina School of Law BACHELOR OF SCIENCE University of Georgia

MEMBERSHIPS

South Carolina Bar Association (Legal), Black Girl Magic (Public Policy), American Bar Association (Legal), Washington Government Relations Group (Public Policy), Moguls in Business (Business), International Association of Privacy Professionals (Privacy),

[CIPP-US (Pending) - Exam Scheduled for March 2023] SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Mortgage Bankers Association, NAHB, Urban Bankers Association, District of Columbia Bar Association

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