Anthony D. Veilleux
Fall River,USA
Summary
Dynamic external relations specialist at Eversource Energy with a proven track record in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration. Successfully enhanced local relationships, driving initiatives that improved service delivery and responsiveness. Expert in public relations and conflict resolution, fostering partnerships across diverse communities to achieve impactful outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Community Relations Specialist
Eversource Energy
06.2022 - Current
- Achieved promotion to Senior Community Relations Specialist within two years for enhancing local relationships with better responsiveness, communication, and timely information in the assigned Eversource territory.
- Primary contact for municipal and elected officials, nonprofits, and community groups for Eversource across thirty communities in Southeastern Massachusetts, fostering and strengthening collaboration and communication.
- Community Relations/Outreach team member for Revolution Wind project serving as main point of contact for the Eversource side of the Joint Venture with Orsted for all of coastal Rhode Island.
- Represented Eversource at city and town council meetings, public events, hearings, and charitable activities, strengthening community relations and promoting Eversource's initiatives.
- Addressed electric and gas reliability challenges while executing capital projects, enhancing service delivery to customers and supporting municipal needs.
Legislative Director
State Representative Patricia A. Haddad
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Led staff managing legislative, communications, environmental, and local projects in Representative’s district, including redevelopment of 300-acre Brayton Point, former coal-fired power plant and second largest deep water port in Commonwealth.
- Managed Representative’s budget priorities by researching, filing, and tracking budget amendments.
- Coordinated pandemic response efforts addressing unemployment challenges for constituents.
- Served as primary contact for communication with state and local government agencies.
Director of Government Affairs and Municipal Partnerships
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Implemented a legislative strategy that brought together members of the regulated community, environmental stakeholders and key elected officials to achieve an increase of 7 million dollars to the agency operating budget which accounted for 39 full-time new hires to bolster all of DEP’s programmatic staff in the FY’19 operating budget.
- Led agency strategy on legislative and municipal issues, contributing to informed decision-making at the senior staff level.
- Managed outreach for over 5 million in grant awards, low-interest loans, and public events, enhancing visibility and community engagement for DEP initiatives.
- Advanced DEP policy alignment with Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, supporting broader environmental goals and strategic initiatives.
Staff Director
State Representative Paul A. Schmid
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed staff of four, delegating responsibilities to Communications Director, Staff Attorney, Research Director, Legislative Aide, and interns to enhance team efficiency.
- Oversaw over 300 pieces of legislation that came through the committee.
- Prepared legislative hearings, addressed inquiries from elected officials, engaged with stakeholders, lobbyists, and special interest groups to align with Committee priorities.
- Oversaw budget priorities, ensuring alignment with local needs and committee objectives.
- Managed all scheduling and provided support for the roles listed below.
Legislative Aide
State Representative Paul A. Schmid
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Researched, drafted, and filed legislation.
- Managed constituent inquiries, press, and communications, representing the office at public meetings and events.
- Coordinated committee tasks and initiatives to support legislative goals.
- Prepared budget priorities and amendments.
Constituent Services
State Senator Joan M. Menard
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Coordinated constituent casework to ensure timely and effective responses.
- Advised senior management on ways to improve communication between the office of Constituent Services and the public.
- Supported the development of new initiatives related to improving constituent services.
- Collaborated with community organizations such as schools, daycare centers, public assistance agencies, and mental health providers to ensure comprehensive wrap-around services were available to meet the needs of the family unit.
- Assisted senior staff with office tasks to enhance overall workflow.
Education
B.A. - History
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Massachusetts06-2009
Skills
- Community engagement
- Public relations
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Partnership development
- Event coordination
- Policy analysis
- Legislative research
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Multicultural sensitivity
Timeline
Senior Community Relations Specialist
Eversource Energy
06.2022 - Current
Legislative Director
State Representative Patricia A. Haddad
06.2019 - 06.2022
Director of Government Affairs and Municipal Partnerships
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
09.2016 - 06.2019
Staff Director
State Representative Paul A. Schmid
02.2015 - 09.2016
Legislative Aide
State Representative Paul A. Schmid
01.2011 - 02.2015
Constituent Services
State Senator Joan M. Menard
06.2009 - 01.2011
B.A. - History
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth