Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Art Kinsman

Plympton,MA

Summary

I am a trusted, seasoned leader with a proven track record of success in strategic planning, media relations, building coalitions, forging partnerships, and adept at organizational branding. I operate with a spirit of helpfulness and collaboration. I strongly believe that while the mission is critical, it's the people who make it happen.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Administrator

US Department of Transportation
Cambridge, MA
04.2016 - Current
  • Top federal highway safety official in New England
  • Collaborates with cabinet-level Presidential appointees, state governors, transportation secretaries, and members of US Congress to devise impactful life-saving campaigns.
  • Heads up NHTSA Amplification Team responsible for developing regional media relations campaigns and fostering outreach and marketing of NHTSA programs to key partners and and communities across the United States.
  • Spearheaded NHTSA forums across the nation to re-engage law enforcement in effective, appropriate highway safety efforts.

Executive Director, Office of Highway Safety and R

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive a Highway Safety program for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Advised governor and public safety secretary on highway safety related legislation, media inquiries and related policy initiatives.
  • Responded to media inquiries on behalf of the Governor communicating and articulating highway safety issues for the administration.
  • Managed $2 million paid and earned media budget. Worked closely with media contractor on development of statewide media campaigns to support all highway safety programmatic efforts and mobilizations.
  • Governor expanded my role to include all federal and state justice, highway safety, and homeland security policy and funding.

Vice President of Media Relations

Brian Hickey Associates/Strategic Management Services
Boston, MA
05.2009 - 04.2013
  • Joined established lobbying firm to build out Strategic Management Services designed to bolster their clients' legislative agenda with effective strategic planning and communications plans
  • Built broad coalitions of small and Fortune 500 businesses, non-profits, trade associations, influencers and other third-party validators to support legislation and ballot initiatives.
  • Led a nimble team and a grass-roots operations to launch sophisticated media and government relations plan in support of complex and varied issues.
  • Served as chief spokesman as well as writing and producing radio and television spots and creating content for digital media. Responsible for executing all media buys and placement.
  • Led the only successful effort to pass "Right to Repair" legislation in the nation, followed by our ballot initiative winning by largest margin in state history (85%)
  • Managed all fundraising campaigns.

Director, Public and Government Affairs

AAA Southern New England
Westwood, MA
04.1990 - 05.2009
  • As chief spokesman, I was responsible for all media, government, and community relations for 3 million member organization with multiple business lines, including financial services, travel, and insurance.
  • As the "face" of AAA, I was charged with being the steward for our brand and reputation.
  • Fielded thousands of media inquiries from local and national television, radio and print reporters on myriad issues.
  • Represented AAA in public forums, hearings, and debates.
  • Employed extensive market research and analysis to guide public policy agenda, and to identify key metrics to drive new business and public relations opportunities necessary to improve customer loyalty. This resulted in measurable strengthening of the AAA brand, and doubling of AAA's market penetration.
  • Effectively handled crisis communications on national stories, dealt with national morning and prime time magazine shows, and executed internal and external plans to manage current crises and prevent future situations..

Director of Natural Disaster Planning

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Framingham, MA
01.1987 - 02.1990
  • At MEMA I was the chief media spokesperson on emergency preparedness for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Wrote state disaster response and evacuation plans, and created multiple state and national task forces comprised by scientists, experts, public officials, and local stakeholders.

Communications Aide/Governor's Advance Team

Executive Office of Public Safety, Governor’s Office
Boston, MA
06.1985 - 01.1987
  • Wrote press releases, respond to media inquiries, planned and advanced public safety related appearances for Governor Michael S. Dukakis
  • Pitched an idea to the governor that resulted in an award-winning collaboration between Dukakis and Red Auerbach. I created and executed a statewide high school drug and alcohol prevention program with the 1986 NBA Champion Boston Celtics.
  • Conceived and executed the governor's 'Saved by the Belt' seatbelt campaign featuring Bruins legend Bobby Orr.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science and Government

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Worcester, MA
05-1985

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Crisis Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Research-based Messaging
  • Organizational Branding
  • Team Building
  • Community Relations
  • Grass-Roots Organizing and community relations
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Digital Media Campaigns
  • Public Speaking
  • Budget management
  • Training and mentoring

Affiliations

  • Family
  • Music (Professional level guitarist)
  • Basketball
  • Swimming

Accomplishments

  • Received award from Secretary Buttegieg for creating new and innovative corporate partnerships to promote traffic safety..
  • Received President's (Clinton) Commission Against Drunk Driving Corporate Leadership Award for creating and executing an innovative high school drug and alcohol awareness program..
  • Given rare honor (for a lobbyist) by the Massachusetts Senate for work on drunk driving and traffic safety issues.
  • Recognized by AAA nationally for 'Outstanding Achievements to make Massachusetts' Roads Safer.'

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Administrator

US Department of Transportation
04.2016 - Current

Executive Director, Office of Highway Safety and R

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
01.2013 - 05.2016

Vice President of Media Relations

Brian Hickey Associates/Strategic Management Services
05.2009 - 04.2013

Director, Public and Government Affairs

AAA Southern New England
04.1990 - 05.2009

Director of Natural Disaster Planning

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
01.1987 - 02.1990

Communications Aide/Governor's Advance Team

Executive Office of Public Safety, Governor’s Office
06.1985 - 01.1987

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science and Government

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

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