timothy farrell

director of communications and policy

About

To contribute sixteen years of demonstrated experience in government and community outreach and relations as an integral team member

Country

united states

City

tacoma

Industry

government administration

Skill

community outreach, community organizing, collaborative problem solving, economic development, strategic leadership, strategic thinking, strategic media relations, team management, managing media relations, exceptional relationship building skills, conflict resolution, persuasive oral and written communicator, collaborative management skills, listening skills

Experience

legislative consultant

washington state parent teacher association

2013-12 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 9 mos

director of communications and policy

health quality assurance systems wa state department of health

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

senior legislative assistant

state of washington

2001-1 - 2004-12 · 4 yrs

* Hired, evaluated, and managed a diverse group of employees to staff the Senate office. Our team included three office staff and up to five additional office volunteers or interns at any given time * Developed strategies to raise the Senator’s profile from an unknown member of the minority party to a recognized leader in freight mobility and economic development in the majority by the time I left his service * Represented the Senator in front of key constituencies including councils, boards, and commissions

legislative assistant

state of washington

1996-12 - 2000-12 · 4 yrs 1 mo

* Managed a briefing book which kept the Representative up to date on current issues before the legislature and potential ideas for legislation * Reviewed, tracked, and analyzed legislation pending in the representative’s committees and develop a course of action on which legislation to support or oppose * Created a talking points memo for floor action, assisted in drafting legislative policy speeches, draft constituent correspondence, and managed constituent casework

county council member

pierce county public works and utilities

2005-1 - 2013-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

* Used communications and bi partisan negotiating skills to advance a public policy agenda of land conservation, development code consolidation, park improvements, and infrastructure repair * Successfully advocated and won approval for an award winning programs to establish Transfer of Development Rights, preserve critical agricultural lands, and preserve historic resources