HEATH E. HILYARD

542 Falcon View St. Fairbanks, AK 99712

907.457.2236 mailto:HeathEdward@hotmail.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

· Extensive experience supporting legislators and high level executives and performing detailed analytical functions.

· Lobbying and public relations experience with government agencies, campaigns, and party organizations.

· Diversity of work experience including corporate, non-profit, and academic environments.

EDUCATION

B.A., Political Science: University of Alaska Fairbanks; minor: Communication

Graduate Studies in Political Science: California State University Fullerton

PROFESSIONAL POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

Legislative Aide, Rep. Jeannette James, House Majority Leader 2002 Session

· Developed sponsor statements and provided extensive evidentiary support for legislation

· Regularly testified before legislative committees

· Managed press activities and media inquiries including development of press releases, opinion/editorial statements, and interview preparation

· Primary staff member responsible for budget issues, university issues, and Judiciary committee

· Served as scheduling manager and managed email list development and electronic communications

· Performed constituent casework services on diverse issues that required interaction with multiple government agencies

Campaign Consultant, John Stites for Los Angeles County Sheriff 2002

· Responsible for hiring the general campaign manager and fundraiser

· Developed budget and campaign plan

· Collected, organized, and analyzed statistical data necessary for targeting and strategy (vote goals, vote scenarios, etc.)

· Edited candidate’s written statements and candidate debate preparation

Campaign Consultant, Martha Kreutz for State Senate (CO, 26th District) 2000

· Responsible for all targeting, research, and statistical analysis

· Developed a majority of candidate’s position statements and wrote all speeches and press releases

· Managed all polling (sample and instrument design) and telephonic operations

Organizational Director, Colorado Republican Party 1999-2000

· Responsible for the development and execution of all grassroots training programs

· Managed minority voter outreach program including event management and securing press coverage

· Coordinated and assisted all affiliated organizations (Young Republicans, College Republicans, etc)

· Organized special events for fundraising and recruitment efforts

· Developed and administrated intranet to facilitate effective field communications

Campaign Manager, Eunice Ulloa for State Senate (CA, 32nd District) 1998

· Responsible for coordination of direct mail in concert with grassroots activities of the campaign

· Worked with various local civic groups to initiate contacts and generate interest in the campaign

· Managed the day to day operations of the campaign including volunteer management and project coordination

· Prepared the overall campaign budget and assisted in fundraising efforts to generate capital

Legislative Analyst & Legislative Affairs Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks 1994-1996

· Represented university constituent groups to the Governor and Legislature

· Prepared bill analyses, talking points, and presentations for university administrators

· Reported directly to a member of the Board of Regents, a Vice-Chancellor, and a system Vice-President.

· Managed press/media relations, drafted press releases, wrote speeches for University executives, and organized periodic press briefings

COMPUTER SKILLS

(Macintosh OS and Windows literate)

Adobe Acrobat	MS Word	MS Excel
MS PowerPoint	MS Publisher	MS Project
MS Outlook	MS Access	MS Works
Claris Works	Claris FileMaker Pro	PageMaker
Lotus Notes	SAP (Various Modules)	MS Internet Explorer
Netscape Communicator	Corel WordPerfect	Desktop Candidate
Governet	LEXIS/NEXIS	Aristotle Campaign Mgr
WYSIWYG	MS Streets & Trips	Adobe Photoshop

INTERNSHIPS

1991 - Office of United States Senator Frank H. Murkowski (R-AK)

1994 - Republican National Committee, Campaign Operations Division

1996 - Office of University of Alaska Vice President Wendy Redman, VP for University Relations

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Western Political Science Association - Annual Conference and Presentation of Papers

Los Angeles, CA - 1998; Seattle, WA - 1999

Bear Republic Political Services – Campaign Targeting Seminar

Redondo Beach, CA - 1998

GOPAC - "Flying Upside Down" Campaign Seminar,

Los Angeles, CA - 1997

Campaigns and Elections Magazine - Political Campaign Training Seminar,

Reno, NV, 1997

Northwest Student Leadership Coalition - 9th annual Student Leadership Conference

Portland, OR - 1995

Leadership Institute - Youth Leadership School

Washington, DC – 1992; Denver, CO – 1999

Leadership Institute – Grassroots Activist School

Colorado Springs, CO - 2000

CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY

Bush/Quayle ’92 (State Youth Director)

Murkowski ’92 (College Coordinator)

Alaskans for Don Young ’92

Wally Cox for State House ’92 (Campaign Manager)

Frank Spaulding for State House ’94 (Campaign Manager)

Jim Campbell for Governor ’94 (College Coordinator)

Dole for President ’96 (New Hampshire Advance Team/Western Regional Youth Director)

Genevieve Douglass for City Council ’98 (Long Beach, CA)

Scott Smith for State Senate ’98 (Consultant)

REPUBLICAN PARTY

State Chairman, College Republican Federation of Alaska – ’93-‘96

Member, College Republican National Committee – ’93-‘96

Delegate, College Republican National Convention – ‘93

Member, Republican Party of Alaska Central Committee – ’93-‘96

Delegate, District 32 Convention – ’92-‘96

Delegate, Republican Party of Alaska State Convention – ’92 & ‘96

National Committeeman, Young Republican National Federation – ’99-‘00

Delegate, El Paso County Republican Convention – ‘00

Delegate, 5^th Congressional District Convention – ‘00

Delegate, Colorado Republican Party State Convention – ‘00