Kevin C. Tyler **** Walden Ravines ( Columbus, Ohio
43221
home: 614-***-**** ( cell:
abh3qf@r.postjobfree.com
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