Kevin C. Tyler **** Walden Ravines ( Columbus, Ohio

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Government Relations

Seeking to Transfer Broad-Based Skill Set, 10 years of experience in

government relations and political affairs, and proven track record of

raising funds and support for a variety of different issues and candidates.

Results-focused, quality-driven professional with extensive experience in

government relations and strategic planning. Advanced presentation and

relationship development abilities, with a track record of building

consensus among a variety of stakeholder and constituency groups.

Core Knowledge & Skill Areas:

Building Relationships Writing/Editing Strategic Thinking

Policy Analysis Coalition Building Fundraising

Politcal Acuity Issue Briefing Process

Redesign/Streamlining

Negotiating Supervision Issue and Office Campaigns

Relevant Ohio Democratic Party 2009 - Present

Experience Political Director - Ohio Treasurer and US Senate Campaigns

Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with

voters, allies, and elected officials throughout the state to

bolster support for state and federal candidates; raise funds

from state and federal PACs (Political Action Committees) for

campaigns and candidates; organizing visibility events on behalf

of campaigns; monitoring endorsement processes throughout the

state; and regularly made strategic political decisions on behalf

of campaigns.

Selected Accomplishments:

Relationship management with constituencies across the state.

Successfully organized statewide petition initiative for

candidates to be included on the official ballot.

Responsible for fulfilling the requirements for trade

organization endorsements from around the state.

Ohio Department of Insurance 2007 - 2009

Legislative Liaison

State Health Care Reform Initiative Committee; Governor's Council

on Obesity; Living Cities Initiative Workgroup; State Health Care

Quality Reform Initiative Committee; Real Time Claims and

Adjudication Committee; policy research. Managed the State of

Ohio Data Breach Call Center; Worked with carriers across the

state to provide coverage options to individuals.

Selected Accomplishments:

Coordinated Ohio's first Statewide Healthcare Quality and

Improvement Initiative Conference.

Co-authored the State Coverage Initiative Report for Governor

Strickland.

Established contacts at various insurance institutions across the

state

Facilitated benefit design focus groups in underinsured areas of

Ohio.

Columbus City Council 2006 - 2007

Legislative Aide

Served as a liaison for the office of Council Member Mary Jo

Hudson; worked with city departments and officials to solve

resident issues; reviewed all legislation; attended city council

meetings; represented Council Member Hudson at community meetings

and events; coordinated public hearings; coordinated Economic

Development Committee meetings; created and facilitated

partnerships to solve issues on controversial legislation;

responsible for all activity related to the 315 Research +

Technology Corridor.

Selected Accomplishments:

Co-developed the City of Columbus' first Summer Youth Employment

Program legislation.

Facilitated the planning for the 315 Research + Technology

Corridor project.

Kevin C. Tyler

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Coleman for Ohio 2004 - 2006

Campaign Staffer

Coordinated fundraising and special events for county candidates;

tracking contributions; served as Campaign Scheduler and Advance

Director for gubernatorial race.

Coordinated all statewide travel and events; facilitated media

opportunities.

professional University of Pittsburgh

development BA in English

Professional Development:

Former Board Member of The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation

Former Board Member of Equality Ohio

Steering Committee and Founding Member of PRIDEgives of The

United Way of Central Ohio

Steering Committee Member of The Human Rights Campaign

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