Hamlin Wade Email & Phone Number

Englewood, Colorado, United States

• Engage with state legislators and other elected officials on issues related to DIRECTV via Satellite and Internet
• Oversee seventy contract lobbyists and consultants who are tasked with advocating for DIRECTV’s business interests across all fifty states and Puerto Rico
• Testify in support of or in opposition to key policy proposals that impact DIRECTV
• Successfully lobbied for clarification to state video franchise law in twelve states, including Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, Nevada, Illinois, and Indiana
• Manage DIRECTV’s State Attorneys General practice, working in partnership with outside consultants and internal business units to ensure compliance with various state proposals
• Attend national conferences, state legislative meetings and fundraising events on behalf of DIRECTV

Littleton, Colorado, United States

• Spearheaded the State Government Affairs team’s efforts to lobby state legislatures about DISH Network’s emerging industries and businesses, specifically related to the construction of a stand-alone 5G network
• Managed relationships with internal business groups, including senior leadership, wireless market management, public affairs, satellite uplink facilities, and risk management teams
• Oversaw continuing education of DISH team members, legal counsel and outside lobbyists on issues related to DISH’s wireless buildout plans and 5G technologies
• Prepared and provided presentations on satellite broadband and next-generation technology opportunities for connectivity to broadband groups, agencies, and state legislatures

Englewood, CO

• Engaged with stakeholders and elected officials to further educate about DISH’s emerging next-generation wireless network, Direct Broadcast Satellite, satellite broadband operations, and over-the-top live television.
• Maintained real-time tracking database for wireless, satellite, and streaming policy concerns and legislative opportunities
• Connected with lawmakers, governors, and outside consultants across all fifty states to raise awareness about legislative topics impacting DISH’s businesses and opportunities for future development
• Represented DISH Network’s Government Affairs team at national conferences, state legislative meetings, international policy seminars, and local fundraising events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and implemented strategic outreach to and engagement of stakeholders, Members of Congress and coalitions
• Planned and executed a seven member bi-partisan congressional delegation trip to Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Alaska to discuss energy, environment and security policy with foreign governments and international.
• Conducted liaison activities and engagement with Republican Members and their staffs to ensure Member education and participation in Committee hearings, markups and other activities
• Engaged with Leadership staff on Member issues and stakeholder interests pertaining to specific legislation
• Collaborated with other senior staff members to provide counsel and support to the Chairman

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinate schedule and time management of ten or more daily political meetings for the NRCC Chairman, Congressman Greg Walden, OR-02
• Travel with the NRCC Chairman handling travel logistics, meeting preparation and follow up for each appointment, fundraiser and political event across the country
• Develop and implement a prioritized multi-month travel plan for fundraising and campaign events as well as national travel arrangements for all political travel of the NRCC Chairman
• Collaborate with Finance, Political, Executive, Communications and Digital departments of the NRCC to ensure appropriate and pertinent information related to each meeting was assembled into concise briefing documents
• Serve as the liaison for the NRCC for communication between the political teams for the Speaker, Majority Leader and Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives
• Interact with high ranking government officials and private sector executives on a daily basis to ensure the smooth and professional execution of events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Screened and prioritized incoming requests; personally addressed issues, concerns and resolved problems related to the NRCC Chairman’s daily schedule
• Staffed the NRCC Chairman across Washington, D.C., ensuring that he was fully prepared for all appointments
• Traveled with the NRCC Chairman for 120 plus days, handling travel logistics, meeting preparation and follow up for each appointment, fundraiser and political event across the country
• Coordinated with senior staff members to ensure that the Chairman’s time was effectively managed

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Organized and prioritized incoming communication, maintained and updated office databases and prepared briefing documents and background information for staff meetings
• Represented the office by greeting constituents upon their arrival and answering incoming telephone calls
• Ensured that requests for assistance were directed to the appropriate staff member

Winston-Salem, NC

Responsible for day to day maintenance of the Student Government Executive including the coordination of the 2011 Presidential Leadership Conference. Represented Student Government in meetings with top administrators and staff members of the Wake Forest community. Served as the primary speech writer for the Student Government President, writing and editing.

Winston-Salem, NC

Wrote over 80 articles covering campus, domestic and international current events. Published on Make Agent Orange History website and in the College Section of the Huffington Post.

Winston-Salem, NC

Served as campus liason for summer camps at Wake Forest, checking in campers, preparing dormitories for habitation and monitoring cafeteria and facility upkeep. Responsible for 24 hour duty, answering and addressing all customer concerns.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Student Government, Weekly Editorialist for the Old Gold and.

Graduate Certificate, Telecommunications Technology/Technician