Director Medical

KYLE K. CHRISTIANSEN, MA

Objective

Work in an active, dynamic environment using my education, skills in

communication and political training to positively impact the lives of

people in Illinois, public policy and the performance of government. To

work for a member and service driven group that values making a positive

professional difference for our clients and customers!

Education

Masters of Arts December 2006 University of Illinois, Springfield Major:

Political Studies GPA: 3.78/4.0

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences December 2003 Western Illinois University

Major English, Minor Political Science

Professional Development

Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE) Current Member,

Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society - Member

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written/spoken), background in Illinois

politics and government, political philosophy, research methods, and

statistical analysis, SPSS statistical software, CapWiz (grassroots and

political outreach software), Microsoft Word/Excel, 50WPM, editing and

public affairs writing experience, effective time management skills, well

organized, experienced working on collaborative projects, networking,

managerial skill, experienced working with Boards, Committees, and both

vendors and clients/membership

Experience

Director of Governmental Relations, Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS),

(November 2009 - October 2010)

Lead lobbyist and contact person for all legislative, government and

political matters

Collaborated with Executive Director and General Counsel on researching

pertinent issues

Identified and outlined legislative goals with the aid of the legislative

team and the Legislative Action Committee

Facilitated answers and explanations to members questions including aiding

chiropractic physicians with licensing process, Illinois law and

chiropractic scope of practice answers

Routinely wrote articles and emails updating ICS members and chiropractic

physicians about legislative updates, changes to government policies and

laws and grassroots calls to action in the ICS Journal and Chiropractic

Caucus Report emails

Organized Grassroots events including the Illinois Chiropractic Society's

Capitol Conference for doctors, legislators and legislative staff

Head fundraiser of the ILChiro Political Action Committee; Strategized with

Executive Director and Political Action Committee on donation and

distribution of funds and resources to political campaigns

Director of Merchant and Member Service, Illinois Chiropractic Society

(ICS), (February 2009 - November 2009)

Represented the ICS at regional seminars, events, and at the ICS

conventions and trade shows

Researched and answered member questions related to business and scope of

practice for chiropractic physicians in Illinois and the Illinois Medical

Practice Act

Worked with other staff to create the ICS Corporate Club for

companies/vendors looking to work closely with the ICS and gain exclusive

advertising and exposure opportunities for their company's

Recruited vendors, sponsors, donations, and participates for annual

conventions and regional seminars throughout Illinois

Consistently Sold advertizing space in the ICS Journal, on the ICS Website

and created new advertizing and exposure opportunities for vendors wanting

to work with the Illinois Chiropractic Society to reach over 4,000 licensed

physicians

Director of Membership Services, Illinois State Veterinary Medical

Association (ISVMA), (Jan. 2007 - February 2009)

Analyzed many Statutes and Acts applicable to the practice of Veterinary

Medicine in Illinois including but not limited to: Veterinary Medicine and

Surgery Practice Act of 2004, IL Animal Control Act, IL Humane Care for

Animals Act, IL Animal Welfare Act, IL Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987, And

sections of the Federal DEA Code of Regulations

Researched and provided explanation to members questions including aiding

veterinarians with the licensing process in IL, tax regulations, regulatory

issues, controlled substance regulations and others as needed

Acted as liaison between the ISVMA and the Illinois Department of Financial

and Professional Regulation

ISVMA liaison to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

- Mentor/ Mentee program

Coordinated aspects of the ISVMA Annual Convention including: Representing

the ISVMA at the association's trade show booth during the ISVMA convention

and at the Illinois Animal Welfare Federation Conference

Legislative Intern, Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI),

(1/4/2006 - 5/2/2006)

Researched past and current Illinois legislation of interest to ABDI

Accurately recorded and summarized notes from negotiation meetings and

conference calls

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