Manager Executive

DAN POLLOCK

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL

L OBBYING C OMMUNITY O RGANIZATION & O UTREACH I SSUE A DVOCACY

Seasoned Government Relations and Lobbying Professional combining 15+ years’ experience at the helm of

dynamic lobbying and campaign vendor firms with unmatched networking and client retention acumen. Con-

sistently shapes important legislative and regulatory decisions on behalf of diverse list of clients, including

AT&T, Sprint, the American Heart Association. Coordinates relationships with elected of cials and C-level

of cers to ensure successful outreach. Adept at high-stakes negotiations while aligning stake-holder expec-

tations and objectives. Comfortable working as individual advocate or alongside skilled team of lobbyists to

achieve maximum impact.

Areas of expertise:

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS – LOBBYING & ISSUE ADVOCACY –– PACS

CAMPAIGNS – POLLING – STRATEGIC PLANNING – POLICY DEVELOPMENT

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

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POLLOCK & ASSOCIATES – Orlando & Tallahassee, Florida

1999 to Present

Government relations firm with of ces in Orlando and Tallahassee.

Direct all operations and initiatives at dynamic government relations firm, focusing on a diverse list of issues

in both chambers and branches of the Florida State Government. Strong relationships with lawmakers and lob-

byists to improve advocacy outcomes. Work both as independent advocate and in coordination with 40+ per-

son teams on contractual and retained service basis. Assist in client’s strategic business planning as subject

matter expert on government oversight and regulation.

Key clients include: AT&T, Sprint, Embarq, Genting, Barr Labs, Florida Home Builders Association, SkyeTec,

American Heart Association, Mold Assessors & Remediators Coalition, and the American Jewish Committee.

Achievements:

• Mold-Related Services Act: Regulates persons and companies labeling themselves as qualified to per-

form mold-related assessment and removal services. Law includes strict prohibitions, penalties and

insurance requirements. Drafted key components. Enacted: 2007.

• US Department of Energy stimulus:, Expanded home weatherization program through Florida’s De-

partment of Community Af airs; favorably positioned client, SkyeTec, subsequently chosen as Quality

Control Assurance Vendor for $175M weatherization program. Enacted: 2010.

• PACE legislation: allows local governments to levy non-ad valorem assessments to fund improve-

ments related to energy ef ciency, conservation, and renewables benefitting client SkyeTec. Enacted:

2009.

• AT&T related legislation: completed retail deregulation of wire-line telecommunications services. The

bills placed Florida among the most progressive states in modernizing telecommunication regulation.

Enacted: 2009 and 2011.

• Committee of Continuous Existence (CCE) and an Electioneering Communications Organization (ECO):

Founder, Chairman and Treasurer to raise funds to successfully elect a state Senator.

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DAN POLLOCK

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CO-OWNER & CO-DIRECTOR

TARGETVOTE.COM – Orlando, Florida

1999 to Present

Campaign vendor that specializes in robo-calls and other direct outreach methods to contact, educate, and

organize voters.

Helped conceive and found business providing live operator/recorded messaging, tele-town hall meetings,

and a variety of polling services to political campaigns and advocacy groups in more than 25 states across the

US. Act as third party contact between call purchasers and calling centers on contractual basis, processing and

executing orders ranging from $250 to $80K+. Leverage deep political experience and contacts across leg-

islative and business communities to successfully and intelligently target direct outreach campaigns.

Guided company through the delegation of more than 15M phone calls for campaigns at all levels

of government.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FLORIDA GREYHOUND TRACKS ASSOCIATION – Tallahassee, Florida

1996 to 1999

Industry association representing eight of the largest greyhound racing tracks in Florida.

Florida’s largest greyhound racetracks trade association. Coordinated legislative ef orts to protect and im-

prove business environment. Conducted all media communications and positioned Association as clearing-

house of information on gambling in Florida. Published quarterly newsletter for executive and legislative

branches of Florida’s State Government.

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Achievements:

Performed instrumental role in preventing questionable casino and gambling revenue deal between

Trump Casinos and Florida’s Seminole Tribe by investigating ties between lobbyists and govern-

ment of cials as high up as the Governor. Subsequent media coverage credited with preventing

compact agreement.

Oversaw two direct reports and coordinated and managed a team of 5 lobby/law firms.

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CHIEF SENATE AIDE AND CAMPAIGN MANAGER

FLORIDA SENATOR TOM ROSSIN – West Palm Beach and Tallahassee

1994 to 1996

Advanced Senator’s political and legislative agenda in both district and state Capitol of ces. Duties included;

speech writing, meeting with community leaders, stakeholders, and elected of cials. Traveled with the Senator

throughout two campaigns and legislative session.

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Achievements:

Surrogate for the Senator in community and governmental meetings. Collaborated with legislative

committee staf . Supervised four staf in two district of ces and the Capitol of ce.

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E DUCATION

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Bachelors of Science (BS) in Political Science – Florida Atlantic University

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