Lauryn Bernier Schothorst

About Lauryn Bernier Schothorst

Public Policy & Communications Professional • Strategy • Policy • Writing • Versatile, results-oriented public policy, communications, and government affairs professional with over 20 combined years of service on Capitol Hill and direct advocacy in St. Paul. Extensive experience in developing and implementing tactical and effective multi-sector communications, political, and public relations strategies in a variety of complex political environments. Adept at narrative building and storytelling using traditional and innovative methods. Politically astute, strategic thinker with capacity to quickly develop a thorough understanding of a breadth of issues and priorities. Executive MBA with specializations in Advanced Corporate-Level Strategy; Business Communications; and Strategic Leadership. Current candidate for IOM in nonprofit management (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategic Communications • Advocacy • Coalition Building • Brand Development • Crisis Management • Content Development • Editing • Political Strategy & Campaigns • Relationship & Reputation Management • Organizational Development • Opposition Research • Logistics • Grassroots Organizing • Legislative Process & Procedure • Public Speaking & Testimony • Lobbying • Office & Staff Management • Policy Analysis • Strategic Leadership • Input • Achiever • Adaptability • Relator • Learner •

Experience

1. Director, Workplace Management and Workforce Development Policy

   Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

   Aug 2018 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Responsible for developing and representing the Minnesota Chamber’s positions on labor-management, education, child care, and workforce development issues before the legislature and state agencies. Serve as an alternative on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), an affiliate of the Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership, and as a member of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council. Fulfill additional assignments to state task forces as statutorily designated.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  2001 — 2005

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive MBA, Business

Skills

• Press Releases
• National Security
• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Creative Writing
• Governmental Affairs
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Social Media
• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Political Communication
• Federal Government
• Foreign Policy
• Political Campaigns
• Public Policy
• Leadership
• Public Affairs
• Crisis Management
• Coalitions
• Public Relations
• Politics
• Resume Writing
• Legal Writing
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Constituent Services
• Appropriations
• Blogging
• Legislative Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Management
• Research
• Political Consulting
• Editing
• Speech Writing
• Text Editing
• Message Development
• Government
• Campaigns