Gerard Basalla Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Work in concert with the Vice President of Public Policy with ongoing advocacy efforts, coalition building and the development of legislative updates, letters of support, legislative testimony and other materials to advance the Columbus Partnership’s competitiveness agenda;• Consistently connect with elected officials and government relations leaders from the Columbus Partnership's 80 companies on the many issues facing the Columbus Region business community as they relate to local, state and federal policy;• Coordinate funding efforts for the Region's priorities across federal and state government initiatives and budgets;• Track legislation, political activity and policy trends that could impact the Columbus Region and the Smart Columbus Initiative;• Serve on the JobsOhio Engagement Network team and help lead the Columbus Region’s competitiveness agenda with One Columbus;• Oversee the Columbus Partnership’s Public Policy Fellowship program

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Track legislation, political activity and policy trends that could impact the Columbus Region and the Smart Columbus Initiative• Work with the Vice President of Public Policy with ongoing advocacy efforts, coalition building and the development of legislative updates, letters of support, legislative testimony and other materials to advance the Columbus Partnership’s competitiveness agenda;• Assist in creating the Columbus Region’s competitiveness agenda with One Columbus

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Served as a member of the President/CEO’s support staff, participating in high-level discussions related to his duties and the Partnership’s economic development mission. • Performed research and prepared President/CEO materials for various board meetings and events.• Facilitated communication to external audiences in concert with the President/CEO.• Worked with the President/CEO to execute the work of the Partnership, including board meetings, annual leadership retreats and Washington D.C. trips.

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Represented over 52,000 Undergraduate students in high-level academic, financial and policy decisions at The Ohio State University while serving as the chief executive of an organization of 150 members•Appropriated $220,000 for programming, promotions and project development across campus•Priorities included college affordability, diversity and inclusion initiatives and mental health resources•Advocated for Ohio State students in the local, state and federal governments in higher-education policy

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Served as a Co-Chair of Students for Portman, an influential coalition of Sen. Portman’s student supporters across the State of Ohio•Facilitated many initiatives including coalition outreach, event planning, policy research, advance team work and voter contacts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported the staff that is responsible for the Senator's legislative, press and administrative operations• Worked alongside staff and witness the internal operations and procedures of the U.S. Senate• Conducted research, attend briefings, write memos, facilitate tours and work with constituents

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Prepared weekly meetings that include four teams of attorneys, investigators, compliance examiners, supervisors and section chiefs to provide updates on cases in the Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section• Trained, practiced and applied several legal courses taught by the Attorney General’s Office

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Attended to Guests’ needs, requests, and questions quickly and professionally• Worked through many relevant policies and procedures of the Ballpark Operations Department, Progressive Field, and The Cleveland Indians• Provided excellent guest service and ensured any problem or concern a guest may have had was handled quickly, professionally and with positive result• Monitored and implemented policy and procedure in a polite and respectful manner• Monitored all public areas of the Ballpark to maintain order and safety while providing the highest level of Guest Service• Provided direction and assistance to Guests and Visitors• Provided assistance and attention to Guest with disabilities and special needs• Monitored the cleanliness of the Ballpark and report any discrepancies• Resolved ticket problems through the use of set procedures• Attentively listened to all Guests and answer any question or concern• Solved any Guest problem or concern through established means

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Student Government, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Ohio Union Activities Board

High School

Man of the Year (Class of 2013)