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Robert Kiley 5028 Vista Montana, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 714-777-4653 cell 714-624-0959 rkiley@pacbell.net ______________________________________________________________________ Government Relations Business Development Public/Private Partnerships ______________________________________________________________________ Former member of Presidential Team offering tenured understanding of the government/business sector with political savvy and contacts throughout the Country with extensive background in local, State and Federal government, corporate liaison, land entitlements and business acquisitions, with marketing and sales prowess. Summary of Qualifications · Knowledge and experience in all aspects of new business development, sales, service and acquisitions · Knowledge and experience in all aspects of governmental relations and community affairs. · Extensive experience in advertising, marketing and business management as well as strategic planning and crisis management. · Over 20 years of experience in the development and implementation of long and short-term promotional campaigns for candidates, issues, products (both tangible and intangible), non-profit organizations, and for-profit corporations. Strengths ? Possess knowledge of business environments in the United States ? Ability to prioritize, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks ? Proven track record of proactive developing business-to-business sales and services ? Ability to work in a highly competitive environment ? Attention to detail and good follow-up discipline ? Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills ? Excellent research ability, reading comprehension and topical summary skills ? Entrepreneurial creativity and self-starter working independently and within a team environment ? Possess basic intermediate computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Excel, and Power point Professional Experience Robert Kiley & Associates, Yorba Linda, CA 1985-Present Principal Specializing in the business development, acquisitions and management of for-profit corporations. Emphasis on establishing new business alliances for major corporations. Also, experienced in Governmental Relations and Community Outreach with a wide range of services including public relations, public surveying and influencing public opinion, managing trade and civic associations and business marketing. Clients include major corporations ( here and abroad ), political initiatives and propositions. Nason, Lundberg & Kiley, Inc., Orange, CA 1983-1985 Vice-President Development and implementation of creative public awareness programs for small businesses, non-profit institutions and for-profit corporations. In charge of media services, product design, marketing and special events. The White House, Washington DC 1980-1988 White House Advanceman Lead Press Advanceman President and Mrs. Reagan Responsible for all aspects of events for the President and First Lady. Duties included interfacing with all White House staff, State Department, Secret Service and local agencies personnel at scheduled appearances all over the United States. Lead Press Advance for Mrs. Reagan throughout the United States during the 1984 Presidential Campaign. Lead Press Advance for the First Ladies Just Say No to Drugs Summit on world-wide drug abuse held in Atlanta, Georgia. The first one of this magnitude ever which included eighteen First Ladies from all over the world assembled for a two-day event concerning drug abuse and their psychological affects on children. Duties included interfacing with Foreign and American press corps, writing and distributing press releases, credentialing and coordinating press with the State Department and Office of Protocol in regards to press coverage, photo ops and the dissemination of information in a timely manner. Business Development/Government Relations/Organizational Management/ Name of Organization/Corporation Position JMD Engineering Business Development for Southern California Korve Engineering Business Development/ Acquisitions GHD (Australian Corp.) Business Development / Acquisitions Southern California Water Business Development for Southern California ECO Water Company (Texas Corp) Business Development META Housing Business Development/ Acquisitions Southern California Gas Company Business Development/ Eco friendly products Pulte Homes Gov't Affairs Consultant Shapell Industries Gov't. Affairs Consultant Waste Management of Orange County, Santa Ana Gov't. Affairs Consultant Political Campaigns President Reagan Campaign & Presidential Staff Responsible for directing campaign activities for Orange County. This included special events, volunteer recruitment, press liaison. Lead Press advance for President and Mrs. Reagan for eight years. Governor's Campaign Responsible for directing campaign activities for Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This included special events, volunteer recruitment, training and assignments, registration, phone bank operations throughout Orange County. Republican National Committee, Washington DC Responsible for phone bank operations throughout Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, which included locating offices, phone installation, operation setup, volunteer recruitment. Reported the results daily directly to the RNC in Washington DC. California Republican Party Responsible for setting up, hiring staff and providing materials to Republican headquarters in all 58 counties in California. Education BA Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 1975 AA Business Administration, Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA 1971 Contract & Tort Law Southern California College of Law, Brea, CA 1977 Congressional Management Training Washington DC 1978 Awards/ Appointments USC Deans List 1974 and 1975 USC Alumni Association Director Outstanding Young Man of America 1979 and1980 Board of Psychology Commissioner Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian 1985 Reappointed by Governor Pete Wilson 1992 Whos Who in the West 1976 Whos Who in America 1977 Whos Who in American Politics 1977 to1988 Whos Who in the 21st Century 1989 to 1994 Successes Korve Engineering Scope of work: Supported all offices in the state of California and Utah by identifying business development opportunities in the area of transportation and rail transit via research and prospecting to achieve annual targets and goals Coordinate business development efforts to existing and potential clients Develop and maintain relationships with networking sources via written and oral communication Identify and attend local trade shows Identify possible acquisitions in identified areas of expertise Build and maintain knowledge of developments and trends in specific sectors relating to transportation Attend weekly marketing & business development meeting with key staff Korve Engineering (Cont'd) Write and compile monthly reports on specific topics relating to market developments, best routes to market and potential business partners. Update and maintain the Client Relationship Management database as it relates to past, present and current business. Liaison with all levels of staff, management and external partners at an executive level Provide general administrative duties as necessary Outcome Responsible for bringing in over $1 Billion of business over a three year period. GHD Engineering (Australian Corp.) Scope of work: Supported their office on the West Coast of California by identifying business development opportunities in all areas of civil, transportation engineering, water, waste water plant construction and management via professional contacts research and prospecting to achieve annual targets and goals Coordinate business development efforts to existing and potential clients Develop and maintain relationships with networking sources via written and oral communication Identify possible acquisitions in identified areas of expertise Build and maintain knowledge of developments and trends in specific sectors Write and compile monthly reports on specific topics relating to market developments, best routes to market and potential business partners. Develop and maintain relationships within governmental bodies in relation to current and future business contracts Liaison with all levels of staff, management and external partners at an executive level Outcome Responsible for bring in $600,000 million within a two year period. Southern California Gas Company Scope of work: Perform research and analysis related to "green" policies and programs throughout Southern California cities and the Building Industry. "Green" included the broad body of policies, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, programs, technologies, measures and "best practices" that are embodied in sustainability Alliance's Zero Carbon Communities Pilot Program within both residential and commercial construction Our assignment has just begun as of April 15, 2007. Currently, meeting with city staff, elected officials and decision-makers within the building industry are being arranged. Coordinate business development efforts to existing and potential clients Develop and maintain relationships with networking sources via written and oral communication Identify possible acquisitions in identified areas of expertise Build and maintain knowledge of developments and trends in specific sectors Write and compile monthly reports on specific topics relating to market developments, best routes to market and potential business partners. Develop and maintain relationships within governmental bodies in relation to current and future business contracts Liaison with all levels of staff, management and external partners at an executive level Outcome This is a $3 million contract and the outcome will be determined in 6-8 months
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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(Confidential) | (Confidential) | 6/1985 - Present |
Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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University of Southern California | Psychology | 1975 | Bachelor Degree |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
Worked for President Reagan and the First Lady as "Lead Advance" and "Press Advance for eight(8)years.Companies I like:
Carter Burgess Granite Construction Lennar Homes Centex Waste Management Union Pacific Edison SBC Communications