Robert Melvin Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia

Developed VRTLA's strategies for advancing the organization’s legislative and regulatory issues before government entities and legislative bodies. Directed the development of the organization's annual public policy priorities and positions in consultation with the VRLTA Government Affairs Committee and membership. Monitor and influence legislative and executive branch actions at the federal, state, and local level that would impact the industry. Prepared position papers, testimony, fact sheets, and correspondence to legislators and government officials to promote specific public policy goals and objectives. Established and maintain relationships with lawmakers, government officials, and legislative staff and lobby for industry positions on issues and against initiatives harmful to the industry. Frequently updated membership and industry on legislative and regulatory issues pertinent to hospitality and tourism businesses. Directed all grassroots advocacy for the organization, including writing legislative alerts, and facilitating member-legislator engagement. Built and participated in coalitions with other trade associations and industry groups on public policy issues of mutual interest. Managed to VRLTA PAC reporting and contract lobbyists.

Arlington, Virginia

Monitored and analyzed federal, state, and local legislation and regulations pertaining to immigration, labor, development, affordable housing, rent regulation, and firearms. Provided comprehensive public policy research, legislative analysis and strategic recommendations to NAA staff, affiliates and members. Advocated industry positions before policymakers, members, affiliates, the media, and others for assigned issues. Developed policy positions, fact sheets, talking points, statutory research, model legislation, strategy guides, oral presentations, and content for NAA publications as well as for advocacy purposes. Represented the apartment housing industry on panels and other public facing forums. Cultivated and managed relationships with industry coalition partners, and other external stakeholder groups to help advance legislative and regulatory priorities for the apartment housing industry.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Conducted legislative and regulatory research for the delegate. Drafted press releases, statements from the delegate, op-eds, letters to government agencies, and the monthly newsletter. Developed the legislative agenda, wrote legislation, drafted talking points on policy, and managed information on the delegate’s committees. Designed and maintained the delegate’s website and social media accounts. Responded to all constituent correspondence and calls. Represented the delegate at meetings with lobbyists, constituents and policy advocates. Oversaw the hiring of staff for legislative session.

Fairfax, Va

Coordinated with NRA-ILA State and Federal Liaisons to facilitate messaging and execute grassroots outreach in 15 states, including Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming. Organized, promoted, and conducted Grassroots Workshops and NRA University seminars. Acted as spokesperson for NRA-ILA at grassroots events and speaking engagements. Managed and cultivate NRA-ILA’s grassroots volunteers, Campaign Field Representatives, and Election Volunteer Coordinators. Updated the organization's website with information on Grassroots Division programs. Managed the social media accounts for the division. Built and strengthened coalitions with organizations to promote Second Amendment rights and issues. Prepared email correspondence to pro-gun volunteers for grassroots advocacy efforts. Conducted research of legislative and political issues facing the organization in assigned states.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Directed all state-wide outreach efforts to hunters, anglers, veterans, law enforcement, property rights advocates, conservative supporters and gun rights activists. Developed and directed coalitions by conducting outreach across Commonwealth to key centers of influence within various communities. Identified and organized opportunities for candidate interaction with supportive constituencies. Served as surrogate for campaign at coalition events. Built organizational structure with key leaders serving as coordinators at Congressional District, and local levels to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the Republican State Convention. Helped facilitate endorsements for candidate from elected officials around the state.

Virginia Beach, Va

Managed the NRA-ILA Hampton Roads Field Office and campaign during the 2012 election cycle. Built and maintained various coalitions supportive of the NRA's mission, including: Veterans for Gun Rights, Filipino-Americans for Gun Rights, Students for Gun Rights, and Law Enforcement for Gun Rights. Organized and staffed campaign events. Coordinated an effort with local Second Amendment Centers to distribute literature and materials to supporters, and expand our message within the Hampton Roads area. Ran phone banks, door to door operations, literature drops and letter to the editor campaigns with the local papers to extend outreach. Utilized social media to disseminate information pertinent to the Second Amendment.

Alexandria, Virginia

Prepared press releases, and other pieces of critical correspondence for the organization. Maintained the MSSC website, and social media outlets with articles and up to date information regarding programs pertinent to the organization’s goals. Scheduled meetings for the executive director with stakeholders in state government. Tracked legislation and initiatives relevant to the organization’s goals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responded to constituent inquiries and concerns by means of research and drafting official correspondence from the representative. Led tours of the Capitol for visiting constituents on a consistent basis. Researched and recommended to staff possible legislation for the congressman to co-sponsor. Fielded phone calls, organized mail, and maintained the office filing system.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Condensed the best programs of the Republican Governors Association into policy book that is easily understood by the average individual. Assisted with various projects in the communications department. Prepared pertinent political handouts and correspondence. Managed the Republican Governors Association website and maintained up to date polls on various gubernatorial elections nationwide. Compiled daily press clippings on RGA targeted races for office dissemination.

Alexandria, Virginia

Conducted outreach to constituents, as well as, organizations and discussed the impact of social and political issues relevant to them and their membership. Used information provided by constituent or organization to draft up correspondence on their behalf for their elected officials. The company is a grassroots advocacy firm.

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Cross Country and Track Team Captain, Swim Club, College Republicans, NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

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