Dr. Kristopher Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

The Department of Business and Industry is a cabinet level agency in Nevada State government. Our objective is to encourage and promote the development and growth of business and to ensure the legal operation of business in order to protect consumers by maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment. The Department encompasses the Director's Office, 11 state agencies, 65 commissions, advisory boards, committees, and over 750 employees. The Director’s Office manages a number of programs and initiatives to address the needs of small businesses and consumers including small business advocacy, bond programs, access to capital, constituent services and fraud prevention and education.

Carson City, Nevada, Us

Carson City, Nevada, Us

Carson City, Nevada, Us

As Director of International Trade for the state of Nevada, I was responsible for the development of Nevada’s state strategy for international engagement, foreign direct investment attraction, international recruiting, and export growth. In this role I accomplished the following:• Established and led the International Division, managed the Procurement Technical Assistance Center of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)• Represented the state of Nevada internationally with respect to applicable sub-national discussions and national discussions, conferences, meetings, trade promotion events, etc. • Developed metrics and policies and procedures for Nevada’s International Division • Planed, facilitated, advanced, and staffed Governor Brian Sandoval’s international trade missions• Facilitated Governor led trade missions to China, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Ireland, UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Panama, Chile, Peru, and Australia. • Served as Governor Sandoval’s senior staff on all international travel and senior level foreign meetings to include Foreign Ministers, Prime Ministers, and Presidents • Led trade missions and exploratory trips to China, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Twain, Poland, Finland, Columbia, Czech Republic, and Mexico with the objective of aiding Nevada companies seeking to export, expanding university outreach and partnerships, and recruiting foreign companies. • Successfully negotiated over 2 dozen agreements with state and federal governments in over 10 countries • Served as the state’s spokesperson for issues pertaining to international trade (domestic and foreign Radio, TV, and Print media)

Carson City, Nevada, Us

Carson City, Nevada, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Managed a staff of 95 employees Responsible for increasing market share and profitabilityInstructor for the Gap Community Colleges Program, Community College of Southern Nevada

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Portfolio consisted of the US Forest Service, BLM, US Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Agriculture.Kept the Congressman and members of the community informed on a diverse number of legislative issues.Helped district staff navigate federal bureaucracy in an effort to address constituent concerns. Served as the liaison between Congressman Herger’s office, the community, and federal agencies responsible for outreach in Butte and Tehama Counties.Gave speeches and presented congressional certificates in the Congressman’s absence to various organizations and individuals throughout the communityFacilitated the Veteran’s History Project out-reach, and D-Day medal presentation activities.Drafted briefing materials on issues affecting the district for the Congressman and community.

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Legislative portfolio consisted of the House Committee on Homeland Security, the House Armed Services Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Successfully researched legislative issues in these areas and provided timely, accurate, and unbiased briefings and briefing materials for the Congressman.Navigated government bureaucracy to gain information and provide feedback on programs impacting the district. Created legislative bill drafts on relevant subjects Established working relationships with government agencies, think tanks, academia, state officials, and the military. Facilitated events and program announcements with federal agencies in the district. Served as liaison between Congressman Porter’s office and federal agencies, civic organizations, state agencies, and other congressional offices that had an interest in similar issues. Planned and facilitated Congressman Porter’s trip to the Tucson Sector of our Southern Border. Facilitated Congressman Porter’s round table discussions with community leaders, business leaders, state agencies, and constituent groups. Worked with the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Southern Nevada High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) office to obtain increased funding.Prepared appropriations requests for the appropriations committee.Drafted press releases and provided background information to the media on many issues. Mentored interns and provided assistance to the DC and district staff when needed

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Interns are nominated by the presidents of twenty-three CSU campuses, as well as Dominican University of California, Saint Mary’s College of California and Santa Clara University and approved for participation by the Panetta Institute and a representative from the CSU Chancellor’s Office. During the intensive summer training session, these students attend lectures led by an array of experts from diverse disciplines.Class discussion at the Panetta Institute ranges from national fiscal and monetary policy to practicalities of what interns can expect once they arrive for work on Capitol Hill. Sessions also focus on policy issues as well as on how congressional office-holders coordinate their work with state and local governments and constituents.Each intern is then assigned to work for two and one-half months in a Capitol Hill office of a member of the California congressional delegation. Studies continue as well during the students’ time in Washington. In addition to their work in congressional offices, participants attend regular seminars on policy issues and different aspects of government.

Doctorate, Public Policy 3.94 Gpa

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration

Master'S Degree, Military History

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Associate'S Degree, General Studies