Business Development Government Affairs

Byron A. Stewart

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Baton Rouge, LA 70816

************@*****.***

Phone # 225-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/Byron-stewart-03998721

Experience Government Affairs Professional

Over 15 years’ experience working with Government, and Education. Worked in the mental and behavioral healthcare industry, As a Marketing professional responsible for external communication with the public and local government officials. Provide leadership and coordination of the company’s sales strategies plans programs, and functions. And as

Government Affairs advocate, responsible for legislation and regulations that advance the interests of the clients. Meet with local legislative officials and policymakers. Developed and initiate strategic direction for clients local, state, and federal government affairs activities.

Vice President Business Development Northlake Behavioral Health Hospital

Directed all business development activities at the hospital, developed strategies and plans which identify marketing opportunities analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results. Plan and coordinate public affairs and public relations efforts including community outreach. Effectively represent the company at various community, business, industry and governmental meetings to promote the company and its interests. Direct marketing fundraising to raise funding for the patients who were unable to pay hospital fees.

Vice President Government Affairs- Tulane University, New Orleans, La

Responsible for the planning, overseeing, and implementing legislative and political affairs, public relations and community outreach, advocacy and research activities. Represent the company to state and local policy makers to promote legislation affecting the Health system. Directed all business development, fundraising and public relations activities for corporation. Successfully increased patient income by 23% over a 12-month term.

Director of Legislative Affairs-Louisiana School Board Association, Baton Rouge, La

Responsible for all Federal and State Legislative agenda for Louisiana K-12 school system. Responsible for all official contact with elected officials by board members. Prepared and testified before congressional committees, state legislative committee and advocacy groups throughout the state. Created statewide advocacy groups with board members over a ten year period. Responsible for increased funding for Louisiana public schools to a record level of 5%.

Associate Director Government Affairs, Southern University System, Baton Rouge, La

Directed all government relations activities in state and local government,

Involved with all legislative activities concerning each campus under the Southern

University System. Southern University, New Orleans, La Southern University, Shreveport, La.

Southern University School of Law, Southern University School of Nursing.

Associate Lobbyist- The Handprint Group, Atlanta, GA/Washington D.C.

Professional lobbying firm based in Washington D.C. business development for fortune 500

Clients in the southeastern united states. Issues range from higher education, healthcare and banking. Established and cultivates key executive relationships with state and local government leaders, policymakers, to influence policies and regulations, partner with local governments

Director, State & Local Government Relations, Orleans Parish Public Schools-New Orleans, La, Lead and directs the state and local government relations and public relations

Activities for school system. Testified before both house and senate, education, approiations committes weekly, advanced legislation on behalf of school system. All contact with elected officials and school professional where cooridated though my office. Successfully acquired millions of state and federal funding throughout my tenure.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Virginia State University (Varsity Tennis Team, Captain)

Master of Public Administration, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana/2024

Bachelor of Arts/ Political Science Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Registered Lobbyist, MS, LA, GA

HOBBIES/EXTRACURRIUAR

Certified Professional Tennis Coach (USPTR)

Registered Lobbyist (Several States)

Founder of Non-Profit Tennis Camp for Underserved Youth

Member, Association of Business Development Professionals

Member, Association of Government Affairs Professionals

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