Dawn Lee-Carty
Ceiba
Summary
Dynamic "former" Capitol Hill Legislative Lobbyist, and now a committed job seeker as a Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman leveraging strong seaman terminology and deck safety skills. I excel in building team relationships with leaders in complex environments.
With a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices, I have mastered working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization of the Maritime Community and culture.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capital Hill Legislative Lobbyist
Speak Life, LLC
700 Quackenbos Street Washington, DC 20011
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Advised clients on changes that need to be made in order to comply with new laws.
- Collaborated with members of the legal team to ensure compliance with lobbying regulations.
- Assisted with preparing testimony for congressional hearings related to client interests.
- Coordinated multi-state campaigns advocating passage or defeat of proposed legislation.
- Maintained a network of contacts in state governments and federal agencies.
- Provided advice and counsel on policy matters to clients.
- Developed relationships with key decision makers in government agencies and legislatures.
- Analyzed potential legislation for impact on client objectives.
- Negotiated with political officials to advance the goals of clients.
- Attended hearings, briefings, committee meetings and other events relevant to client interests.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
Education
Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman
Bluewater Maritime School
Jacksonville, Florida 03-2025
Skills
- Seaman Terminology
- Ship Construction
- Marlinspike Seamanship
- Lines and Anchoring
- Deck Safety
- Watch Standing
- Rules of the Road
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Merchant Mariner Credential
Merchant Mariner Medical
TWIC Card
Passport
Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman
First Aid and CPR
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
Personal Survival Techniques
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
Basic Fire Fighting
Timeline
Capital Hill Legislative Lobbyist
Speak Life, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2022
Specialty Trained Ordinary Seaman
Bluewater Maritime School
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