Government Relations Consultant

Renee McEvoy
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234

Governmental Relations Profile

· Proven ability to work with and be a liaison between elected officials, legislative staff, and professional associations. Maximum ability to streamline monitoring and lobbying of legislature for various clients.
· Effective working knowledge of legislative process of Louisiana Legislature. Successfully forged coalitions with lobbyists of mutual interest.
· Expertise in passing or defeating legislation dealing with licensing, funding, and environmental issues. Initiated and participated in interim studies relating to various legislation.
· Responsible for formulating and passing major pieces of legislation concerning tax and state mandates for local government as well as environmental regulatory issues.
· Vice-Chairman of Legislative staff 1989-1993 of Louisiana Conference of Mayors. Supervised and coordinated lobbying assignments on House and Senate floors.

RENEE McEVOY GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, Baton Rouge, LA
1983 to 2000
Principal
Represented various clients at Louisiana Legislature including Louisiana Conference of Mayors, city of Lafayette, state levee boards, municipalities, trade and professional associations, and health care professionals.

CHARLES J. ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, Baton Rouge, LA
1993 to 1996

Associate Lobbyist
A full service governmental relations firm, which included lobbying and association management for Louisiana Public Housing Authority, Ascension Parish, and Louisiana Amusement Operators.

M.L. STERLING & ASSOCIATES, Baton Rouge, LA
1981 to 1983
Contract Lobbyist
Represented state and national clients at Louisiana Legislature including Miller Brewing Company, 3M, LA Independent Bankers Association and Louisiana Retailers Association.

Management Profile

· Oversee all aspects of operating a business including production, marketing, public relations, sales and quality control responsibilities.
· Excellent professional reputation among customers, industry professionals and regulatory agencies.
· Resourceful in developing contacts and information sources.
· Effective in promoting a positive, productive work environment and team building.

THE SATURN COMPANIES, Lafayette, LA
1999 to Present
Commercial Real Estate Agent

McEVOY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL INC., Lafayette, LA
1991 to Present
President / Owner
In business since 1957 serving a 5-parish area in commercial and residential services. Handle construction bids, sales and quality control. Served as Manager from 1990 to 1991 and Sales/Field Supervisor from 1980 to 1990. Purchased company in 1992.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE, Lafayette, LA
1978
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Minor: Business Administration

Affiliations

Association of Louisiana Lobbyists
Former Board Member
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Former Vice Chairman, State & National Affairs
Leadership Lafayette Alumni Association
Former President

Legislative Monitor Profile

· Review all proposed legislation concerning client.
· Submit copies of proposed legislation to client.
· Meet with clients’ officers to discuss positions on proposed legislation.
· Meet with authors of legislation and allies’ interests to discuss impact of targeted legislation.
· Notify client of committee hearings on targeted legislation.
· Monitor committee hearings and report to client.
· Monitor House and Senate floor activity and report to client.
· Provide legislative updates to client during session.
· Provide status reports on targeted legislation at end of legislative session.
· Monitor Louisiana State Registry for Proposed rules/regulations changes of concern to client.
· Attend interim committee meetings and state agency hearings on behalf of client and give status report.

Lobbying Profile

· Review all proposed legislation concerning client.
· Submit copies of proposed legislation to client.
· Meet with client to discuss positions and plan strategy on proposed legislation.
· Meet with authors of legislation and allied interests to discuss impact of targeted legislation.
· Meet with legislative floor leaders to handle legislation or “lead” opposition to legislation on behalf of client.
· Notify client of committee hearings on proposed legislation and monitor.
· Lobby respective legislative committee members and report to client.
· Coordinate and/or deliver testimony at committee hearings.
· Provide legislative updates to client throughout legislative session.
· Lobby members of House, Senate and Administration on behalf of client prior to respective floor activity.
· Schedule meetings with Governor’s Staff with respect to targeted legislation.
· Provide Legislative Status Report at end of legislative session.
· Monitor Louisiana State Registry for any proposed rules/regulations changes of concern to client.
· Attend interim committee meetings and/or state agency hearings on behalf of client and give status report.
· Attend Client Board Meetings upon request.
· Research and development of legislation.

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