John McKay

Background

About John McKay

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Oversaw day-to-day operations of a non-partisan government agency; Hired and supervised diverse professional staff; Managed agency's operational budget and discretionary funds; Prioritized and oversaw large-scale facility restoration projects and technology upgrades; Conducted orientation and training for legislators and legislative staff and assisted with transition of incoming and outgoing legislators; Developed and implemented agency-wide employee and administrative policies. NON-PARTISAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST Maintained strong communication and business relationships with elected officials and individuals from other state agencies involved in the legislative process; Advised legislative leadership, members, and officers on complex policy, parliamentary procedure, and administrative matters; Proven track record of providing excellent top-level customer support for 35 Senators. COMMUNICATION AND EDITORIAL ACUMEN Drafted, edited, and analyzed confidential legislation and amendments and other sensitive internal and external communications; Proffered diplomatic problem-solving solutions in an often heated political environment; Annually published the historical legal record of the proceedings of the Colorado Senate.