Chad Kunde Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, FL, US

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Lead advocacy efforts in policy areas including insurance, tort reform, tax, regulation, government efficiency, and labor issues in front of the legislative and executive branches of Florida government
• Advise members on relevant policy issues, produce formal documents addressed to state and federal government officials, prepare pre and post session reports, and provide member updates in conjunction with the.
• Host quarterly webinars, formulate monthly newsletters, and advocate for small businesses in front of the state legislature as the staff liaison to the Small Business Council
• Develop the organizations policy agenda and advocacy strategy to advance public policy goals in collaboration with colleagues, members, and business leaders across the state

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Conducted proactive research, legislative analysis, and prepared issue briefings for legislative staff
• Worked with members of the association, legislative and executive staff, legislators, and colleagues to advance the public policy goals of the association
• Staffed the Redistricting Committee and updated members, staff, and lobbyists on all aspects of the redistricting process
• Assisted the office of Public Policy in production and handling of correspondence, information, reports, and other legislative tasks
• Worked with the communications team writing public policy updates, informing leadership team members on legislation and budget items, preparing the voter scorecard and end of session reports

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Worked with state agencies, advocates, and committee staff to develop and guide member’s policy and budget priorities through the legislative process
• Managed day-to-day operations of legislative and district offices including scheduling, constituent services, and legislative inquiries
• Conducted research into member’s policy priorities and tracked both member’s and relevant legislation

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Created and implemented grassroots campaign strategies working with the candidate, consultants, advisors and the Republican Party of Florida which contributed to Representative Duggan’s reelection
• Organized and oversaw political outreach efforts throughout the district, such as volunteers canvassing efforts, political events, and contact with local community organizations
• Managed engagement on behalf of the campaign across social media platforms

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Served as chief staff liaison to constituents, business and interest groups, and community organizations by attending in-district meetings and hosting in-office meetings with constituent groups
• Assisted Representative Duggan and legislative staff in Tallahassee and Jacksonville with policy matters and outreach during the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions
• Managed the Jacksonville office and provided information and assistance to our constituents on a continuous basis by producing and distributing newsletters; contacting Florida state agencies to help resolve constituent.

• Provided strategic and tactical support for multiple 2018 campaigns throughout Florida to ensure the reelection of Florida House members
• Maintained accurate records of over $2,000,000 in funds for individual candidates and Political Action Committees
• Collaborated closely with candidates, campaign managers, donors and party officials in order to employ the necessary strategies to run a successful campaign
• Gained a thorough understanding of the Florida political system through daily interaction with Representative Renner, his staff and advisors

Masters Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government

Study Abroad, International Relations And Affairs