Office Director
Resume:
Brian T. Royer
Cleveland, Ohio 44111 *****.*****.*@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Northeast Ohio Public Affairs & Outreach Director
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray 05/2009 – 01/2011
Served as the Attorney General’s Northeast Ohio liaison by managing relationships with elected officials,
community groups and constituents and by attending meetings, events and speaking engagements on his
behalf.
Coordinated with senior staff to develop, implement and evaluate annual strategic plans to promote the
OAG’s state and regional projects, programs and services.
Built relationships and increased engagement with law enforcement, local public officials, local government
agencies, victims and consumer advocates, senior citizen groups, veterans and military personnel, and other
groups.
Assessed local needs and identified opportunities and events to expand outreach and program saturation as
well as to raise the level of support and services provided to the region.
Coordinated earned media events to spread public awareness about the OAG’s programs and services and
coordinated multi-agency press conferences and media availabilities that highlighted current events and
achievements of the office.
Attended community events and educated advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations and law enforcement
about how to access programs, tools and resources provided by the Attorney General’s office.
Political Director
America Votes America Votes Ohio 04/2006 – 05/2009
Convened and managed a board of more than 20 regional stakeholders that worked together to establish
short and long-term objectives, coordinate communication plans, and identify and coordinate potential areas
of cooperation.
Developed and coordinated a statewide network of more than 60 grassroots organizations that held
quarterly meetings to share best practices, conduct organizational development and expansion training, and
identify areas of cooperation.
Wrote speeches, created presentations and conducted workshops for groups ranging from 15 to 150 people.
Training increased political sophistication and provided basic understanding of messaging, communications
and media, fundraising and voter contact.
Managed operations of the Northeast Ohio America Votes office, including budget, employees and work-
release staff.
Wrote comprehensive strategic plans for America Votes and coalition partners that established clear and
realistic goals, outlined strategies and tactics, provided equitable divisions of labor, assessed and maximized
available resources, eliminated waste and duplication, and allowed for post-program evaluation.
Advised local, state and national stakeholders on where to target strategic investments in Northeast Ohio by
analyzing and interpreting election results, voter modeling scores, polling information and anecdotal
evidence.
Integrated cutting-edge technology into partner programs to modernize activity, expand capacity and
provide long-term infrastructure.
Wrote scripts for telephone volunteer recruitment and community mobilization efforts.
Organized community events that improved America Votes' community profile, highlighted the work and
experiences of coalition partners and other community allies, and expanded existing volunteer bases.
Community Organizer
America Speaks Voices & Choices initiative 10/2005 – 04/2006
Conducted outreach activities, organizing citizens and organizations in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga
counties around the issue of regionalism in Northeast Ohio.
Developed and implemented detailed work plans designed to reach demographic outreach objectives for
Voices & Choices activities.
Gave speeches and presentations to educate the community about Voices & Choices at events and
organization meetings, and acted as an advocate for Voices & Choices.
Formed and managed a volunteer outreach committee for Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties to
assist in organizing around Voices & Choices objectives.
Developed partnerships with community organizations to support Voices & Choices objectives and to
develop infrastructure for future outreach activities and implementation.
Assisted in the development and support of steering committees designed to promote Voices & Choices
objectives and goals.
Supported Voices & Choices communications strategy by serving as a media spokesperson in Lake, Geauga
and eastern Cuyahoga counties and by writing and designing e-mail newsletters.
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Bachelor of Arts in History, 2005
Honors: Dean’s List, National Dean’s List
OTHER
Communications: Experienced in writing e-mail communications, direct mail, web copy, telephone
scripts, brochures, speeches, talking points and press releases.
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