Government Relations Consultant Resume Sample

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THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTANT RESUME SAMPLE PROVIDES STYLISTIC IDEAS THAT YOU MAY USE IN YOUR RESUME

FirstName LastName
Street Address
City, ST ZipCode
Phone #
Email Address

 

Governmental Relations Profile

·   Proven ability to work with and be a liaison between elected officials, legislative staff, and professional associations.  Maximum ability to streamline monitoring and lobbying of the legislature for various clients.
·   Effective working knowledge of the legislative process of the Louisiana Legislature. Successfully forged coalitions with lobbyists of mutual interest.
·   Expertise in passing or defeating legislation dealing with licensing, funding, and environmental issues. Initiated and participated in interim studies relating to various legislation.
·   Responsible for formulating and passing major pieces of legislation concerning tax and state mandates for local government as well as environmental regulatory issues.
·   Vice-Chairman of Legislative staff 1989-1993 of Louisiana Conference of Mayors. Supervised and coordinated lobbying assignments on House and Senate floors.
 

RENEE McEVOY GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, Baton Rouge, LA

1983 to 2000

Principal
Represented various clients at Louisiana Legislature including Louisiana Conference of Mayors, city of Lafayette, state levee boards, municipalities, trade and professional associations, and health care professionals.

 

CHARLES J. ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, Baton Rouge, LA

1993 to 1996

Associate Lobbyist
A full-service government relations firm, which included lobbying and association management for Louisiana Public Housing Authority, Ascension Parish, and Louisiana Amusement Operators.

 

M.L. STERLING & ASSOCIATES, Baton Rouge, LA

1981 to 1983

Contract Lobbyist
Represented state and national clients at Louisiana Legislature including Miller Brewing Company, 3M, LA Independent Bankers Association and Louisiana Retailers Association.

 

Management Profile

·   Oversee all aspects of operating a business including production, marketing, public relations, sales and quality control responsibilities.
·   Excellent professional reputation among customers, industry professionals and regulatory agencies.
·   Resourceful in developing contacts and information sources.
·   Effective in promoting a positive, productive work environment and team building.
 

THE SATURN COMPANIES, Lafayette, LA

1999 to Present

Commercial Real Estate Agent

 

McEVOY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC., Lafayette, LA

1991 to Present

President / Owner

In business since 1957 serving a 5-parish area in commercial and residential services. Handle construction bids, sales and quality control.  Served as Manager from 1990 to 1991 and Sales/Field Supervisor from 1980 to 1990.  Purchased company in 1992.

 

Education

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE, Lafayette, LA

1978

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Minor: Business Administration

 

Affiliations

Association of Louisiana Lobbyists
Former Board Member
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Former Vice-Chairman, State & National Affairs
Leadership Lafayette Alumni Association
Former President
 

Legislative Monitor Profile

·   Review all proposed legislation concerning the client.
·   Submit copies of proposed legislation to the client.
·   Meet with clients’ officers to discuss positions on proposed legislation.
·   Meet with authors of legislation and allies’ interests to discuss the impact of targeted legislation.
·   Notify client of committee hearings on targeted legislation.
·   Monitor committee hearings and report to the client.
·   Monitor House and Senate floor activity and report to the client.
·   Provide legislative updates to the client during the session.
·   Provide status reports on targeted legislation at end of the legislative session.
·   Monitor Louisiana State Registry for Proposed rules/regulations changes of concern to the client.
·   Attend interim committee meetings and state agency hearings on behalf of the client and give a status report.
 

Lobbying Profile

·   Review all proposed legislation concerning the client.
·   Submit copies of proposed legislation to the client.
·   Meet with client to discuss positions and plan strategy on proposed legislation.
·   Meet with authors of legislation and allied interests to discuss the impact of targeted legislation.
·   Meet with legislative floor leaders to handle legislation or “lead” opposition to legislation on behalf of the client.
·   Notify client of committee hearings on proposed legislation and monitor.
·   Lobby respective legislative committee members and report to the client.
·   Coordinate and/or deliver testimony at committee hearings.
·   Provide legislative updates to the client throughout the legislative session.
·   Lobby members of House, Senate and Administration on behalf of client prior to respective floor activity.
·   Schedule meetings with the Governor’s Staff with respect to targeted legislation.
·   Provide a Legislative Status Report at end of the legislative session.
·   Monitor Louisiana State Registry for any proposed rules/regulations changes of concern to the client.
·   Attend interim committee meetings and/or state agency hearings on behalf of the client and give a status report.
·   Attend Client Board Meetings upon request.
·   Research and development of legislation.

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