Brett Allred

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Brett Allred's Bio:

Brett Allred's Experience:

• Vice-President, Government Relations at Arlington Chamber of Commerce

  December 2004 - January 2007

  o Provided government relations for the chamber of commerce with focus on procuring significant funding on federal, state and local levels; successfully retained over $598 million for 9 nine projects. o Influenced local businesses and government entities by gathering and presenting information on transportation, energy, environment, health care, telecommunication and general business and economic development issues. o Trained committees and professionals on civil processes. o Managed a multi agency coalition advocating for resources in support of economic development at the highest level of government. o Successfully facilitated the procurement of $325 million to build AT&T Stadium, (Formerly known as Dallas Cowboy Football Club Stadium.

• Office of the Mayor/City Council at City of Dallas

  2001 - 2004

  o Managed public relations activities for 86,000 consistuents in District 11 of the City of Dallas including community outreach, educational presentations and cultivation of relationships with local communities and organizations. o Managed Town Hall meetings, Researched and developed presentations, responses to consitutent needs, general issues management, ambassador at events. o Orchestrated day-to-day operations including administrative functions, coordination of schedules and planning meetings with citizens, media and government officials.

• Legislative Assistant at U.S. House of Representatives

  2000 - 2001

  o Responsible for all legislative and regulatory policy issues including: Agriculture, , Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, Technology, Telecommunications, & Finance. o Provide policy analysis, background information, talking points, & relevant information. o Serve as a liaison between business/industry leaders and the Member/federal agencies to assist with legislative issues, and constituent concerns.

• Public Policy Specialist - Oklahoma Governor, Frank Keating at State of Oklahoma

  1998 - 2000

• Managing Director at 405Consulting

  2007

  Extensive experience in planning, coordinating & implementing marketing and communications advocacy for organizations. Expertise in targeted communication development; branding, strategic leveraging of social media; market research, strategic planning and problem solving, contract negotiations. Works collaboratively with internal and external colleagues & clients to develop marketing plans that ensure short & long term strategic plans are met. Dynamic leader with Influential presentation skills and excellent interpersonal communication, analytic and leadership skills and proven ability to successfully develop strategic organizational objectives. Great sense of humor and ability to create a dynamic work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity, teamwork, diversity & mutual respect. o Establish and cultivate relations with elected officials on the state, federal, local level. o Excellent writing, communication, media relations, news releases to effectively communicate the vision of clients and stakeholders. o Orchestrate all aspects of day-to-day operations during the legislative process. o Serve as a resource for clients to ensure maximum level of satisfaction and service. o Analyze organizational objectives and execute marketing strategies to achieve goals. o Advocate for client issues before state, local and federal government entities. o Serve as liaison between government entities and client, worked to resolve any conflict. o Cultivated aggressive social media efforts in order to engage individuals and organizations in grassroots efforts to maximize efforts for advocacy. o Provided outreach to community stakeholders, organizations and leaders to educate on issues.

Brett Allred's Education:

• The University of Dallas

  2005 – 2008
  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Oklahoma State University

  1992 – 1998
  BS
  Concentration: Business Administration and Management, General

• Stillwater High School

  1989 – 1992