Alexander Soldano

Experience

1. Director of State and Federal Government Relations

   Sound Transit

   Aug 2016 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Develop and implement state and federal legislative programs for one of the largest and fastest growing transit agencies in the nation, including preservation of a $70 billion capital program.Develop speaking points and strategic notes for executive leadership in meetings with federal agency administrators, congressional members, and state legislators.Manage agency’s regular federal and congressional lobbying strategy meetings.Direct and supervise contract lobbying teams at the state and federal levels; lead lobbying contract procurement through the contracting process.Maintain relationships with congressional offices, legislators, local leaders, and key stakeholders essential to the success of the agency’s mission; responsible for managing Sound Transit’s relationship with the executive branch, including all pertinent state and federal agencies.Counsel Sound Transit executive leadership and board members on state issues and develop strategy to achieve agency priorities and respond to emerging issues.Serve as strategic advisor in developing agency grants strategy, a portfolio exceeding $15 billion in funding over the life of Sound Transit’s capital program.Manage relationships with state agencies and statewide organizations, including serving as board member to the Washington State Transit Association.Prepare and deliver testimony on issues important to the agency as well as partner priorities.

Education

• University of Washington

  B.A., Political Science, focus on communications and international affairs

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Social Media
• Political Campaigns
• Research
• Social Media Outreach
• Non-Profits
• Volunteer Management
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Event Planning
• Political Communication
• Social Networking
• Public Speaking
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Public Policy
• Strategic Communications
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Program Evaluation