Tyler Dillon Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Researched and wrote memorandum that evaluates the constitutionality of state and federal legislation that increases liability on social media platforms for content created by third parties
• Researched and wrote memorandum on 2021 state-level data security laws, including the scope of information covered, standards of care, treatments of sensitive data, and requirements for notifications of breaches
• Presented on international, foreign, and domestic research on cybersecurity supply chain best practices

• Operate small business with approximately $20k in annual revenue that provides communications, research, and advocacy services to nonprofit organizations and political candidates
• Executed business and legal requirements - including soliciting clients, filing articles of organization, and registering with IRS - to found and start business
• Negotiate, write, and execute contracts with clients specifying payment amount and deadlines, services to be provided, copyright ownership, and confidentiality requirements
• Sign and keep clients by developing key relationships and maintaining reputation for quality and timely work
• Write op-eds, talking points, and research summaries on policy issues including prescription drug pricing, SNAP work requirements, Medicaid expansion, and campaign finance reform

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Research and write legal memoranda for senior counsel on topics including potential liability for civil rights, conversion, and unjust enrichment claims
• Research and write guidance for union members on topics including copyright protections for recorded faculty lectures and how the Americans With Disabilities Act applies during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Managed operations and fundraising for communications nonprofit organization
• Led strategic, financial, and program meetings with Board of Directors
• Negotiated and executed contracts with funders and vendors to reduce costs
• Raised over $100k and reduced costs by over 40 percent

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Researched important policy issues affecting Ohioans, including Medicaid benefits and expansion, tax legislation, campaign finance, and pharmaceutical drug pricing
• Led national media campaigns with stories appearing in outlets including CNN, NY Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• Wrote and published press releases and fundraising emails on tight deadlines

• Updated website content and design
• Staffed and pitched press events to reporters across Ohio

Rockville Centre, NY

• Researched public policy issues, including K-12 school funding, public transportation efficiency, nuclear plant closure financial consequences, and hate crimes
• Wrote public remarks, press releases, and formal correspondence on tight deadlines

Des Moines, Iowa Area

 Led development and implementation of campaign communications strategies Collaborated with polling, digital, and political consultants to ensure consistent messaging Served as on-the-record campaign spokesperson Counseled candidate on messaging strategies during debate and editorial board preparation sessions Authored and edited press releases.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

 Led and managed fundraising efforts, including the email writing, editing, and approval processes Managed digital ad placement and editing process to target specific voters Supervised and prioritized projects for communications and digital staff Prepared weekly reports on social media engagement by demographics and geography Managed social media.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

 Researched records of both candidates on issues including judiciary confirmations, renewable energy, foreign policy, and campaign finance reform Created biographical and contribution history profiles of prospective donors for candidate briefs Tracked donor pledges and developed systems to increase efficiency of candidate call time Compiled and.

Ottumwa, Iowa

 Led recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers across seven rural counties Recruited over 20 volunteers who canvassed 7,000+ doors and called 21,000+ people Trained Staging Location Directors and Precinct Captains to manage volunteers and caucus-goers

Des Moines, Iowa Area

 Designed and executed partnership recruitment plan to increase food distribution in underserved areas Increased number of partners in target area by over 60% and people served by over 600 people/month Authored implementation and lessons-learned report adopted by Feeding America as national resource Designed and secured budget for program that.

Evanston, IL

• Received Special Recognition Award for four years of superior performance
• Analyzed focus group and demographic data to develop targeted recruitment strategies

Chicago

J.D., Order Of The Coif

Activities and Societies: Federal Communications Law Journal (Member), Cyberlaw Students Association (Member), Privacy+Security Forum.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Minors In Economics And Religious Studies