Brandon Miles
Seattle,Washington
Summary
Experienced in economic development and government relations, I possess extensive knowledge in lobbying, coalition building, capital project planning, communications, and public affairs. With a proven track record in these areas, I am excited to pursue the next phase of my professional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Government Relations
CITY OF TUKWILA
04.2024 - Current
- Serve as a member of the Mayor’s Executive team
- Manage the City's Government Relations, including federal and state lobbying.
- Successfully obtained over $5 million in direct appropriations from King County and State of Washington for city programs.
- Serve as Acting City Administrator as needed.
- Lead a staff of five in community engagement, communications, and human services.
- Create and cultivate relationships with King County, State, and Federal staff and elected officials
- Oversee the City's Communications and Marketing
- Develop communication and advocacy plans for the City.
- Tourism Promotion, including World Cup preparations
- Public/Private Partnerships
- Secure and manage the deal flow for the City's real estate transactions
- Capital Project Planning, including creating of Tax Increment Financing Districts in the City.
- Manage the construction of a new $85 million combined public works operation's facility
- Coordinate and lead the process for a new Federal lobbyist
- Work with third parties, such as Chambers of Commerce, and industry groups, such NAOIP and ICSC.
- Monitored legislative developments in targeted areas, providing timely updates and guidance to senior leadership on potential impacts.
- Orchestrated successful grassroots campaigns that mobilized supporters around critical policy issues.
Interim Deputy City Administrator
CITY OF TUKWILA
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Serve as key member of the Mayor’s Executive team.
- Collaborate with key leadership staff on major policy and city management issues.
- Lead strategic engagements with community groups and civic organizations.
- Lead the City’s government relations efforts, including oversight of contract lobbyists and relationships with Federal, State and regional local elected officials.
- Manage and mentor the City’s communications and community engagement teams.
- Develop and recommend communication and engagement strategies to the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Council
- Develop metrics to track success of City programs, specifically communications and branding.
- Represent the City on regional economic development policy groups.
- Working with the City Council and Mayor, drafting the City’s 2024 state legislative agenda.
- Manage staff as assigned.
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department and City performance.
Business Relations Manager
CITY OF TUKWILA
07.2014 - 04.2024
- Project manager and real estate lead for City’s new, $85 million combined public works shop project
- Oversee and manage a team of engineers, architects, and other professionals in delivering the project to the City on time and on budget
- Negotiated complex development and user agreements for the City
- Capital project planning, development, and financing experience
- Served as Acting Director for Community Development in the absence of the Director
- Deputy project manager for the City’s $100 million Public Safety Plan construction
- Successfully negotiated with 20 businesses as part of the condemnation process; secured entitlements; and coordinated with other governmental entities
- Site selection for new Justice Center, three fire stations, and new public works operations facility
- Negotiating leases and purchase and sale agreements for the City.
- Senior advisor to Mayor, City Administrator, and City Council
- Led cross functional ad-hoc teams to address community needs, including public safety, COVID-19 response, and other Council directed initiatives
- Development of economic development policy for the City, including development of the City’s first ever economic development plan.
- Assist high profile projects attain entitlements for major construction projects.
- Workforce development activities, including partnering with local colleges and other third parties.
- Manage grant programs for small businesses, including a digital tools program and tourism grants.
- Establish and build working relationships with staff from King County, Port of Seattle, King County Flood District, Sound Transit, and other King County cities, and the State of Washington.
- Tukwila liaison to Sound Transit (regional transit provider) on capital projects.
- Work on the City’s business recruitment and retention programs.
- Creation and management of SavingLocalKC.com and ExperienceTukwila.com.
- Manage the City’s tourism program.
- Manage staff as assigned.
- Serve as lead for the City multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) program, opportunity zones, and tax increment financing (TIF).
Assistant/Senior Planner
CITY OF TUKWILA
04.2003 - 07.2014
- Work on current and long-range planning projects and applications.
- Act as a liaison on large projects and develop relationships with non-profits, businesses, and developers to increase business retention rate
- Coordination with Other City Departments for large and/or sensitive projects
- Assist Mayor’s Office and City Council with policy agenda and implementation..
- Creation of the City’s “Green Team” to reduce city waste and promote sustainability.
- Representing the City at various regional bodies
- Liaison to Starfire Sports and Sounders FC.
- Work with business community to provide support and guidance through the City’s development process
- Work with businesses and property owners in land use code development.
- Identification of government regulations that are outdated and which hinder commercial activities.
- Advocate for Tukwila’s businesses, property owners and residents with other regulatory agencies.
- Manage staff as assigned.
Assistant County Planner
WHITMAN COUNTY
09.2002 - 04.2003
- Working with farmers, property owners and residents on environmental planning projects
- Assisting the Washington State Patrol in locating a practice shooting range in the County which improved public safety
- Worked on updating regulations regarding agricultural land preservation
- Appeared before Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
- Coordination of development projects with City of Pullman and Washington State University
- Environmental Reviews and Shoreline Regulations
- Represented County interest in creation of a scenic byway program
- Assisted small towns with land use planning projects.
Education
Master of Science in Real Estate -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA06.2024
Master of Business Administration -
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Seattle, WA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Planning and Policy -
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bellingham, WA03.2002
Graduate Certificate, Technology Entrepreneurship -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA06.2024
Digital Marketing Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA08.2019
Graduate Certificate, Marketing -
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Seattle, WA06.2018
Skills
- Political Acumen
- Crisis Management
- Policy analysis
- Advocacy
- Government relations
- Public policy development
- Coalition development
- Multitasking
- Site planning
- Urban planning
- Zoning requirements
- Land Use Entitlements
Boards sand Commissions
- Commissioner, Seattle Sports Commission, 06/01/17, Present
- P3 Chair, International Council of Shopping Centers, 06/01/15, Present
- Associate Board Member, Twinstar Credit Union, 04/01/21, 06/01/23
- Arts and Cultural Committee Member, Washington Athletic Club, 09/01/20, 06/01/23
- Board Member, Sounders Community Trust, 06/01/16, 12/01/17
Timeline
Director of Government Relations
CITY OF TUKWILA
04.2024 - Current
Interim Deputy City Administrator
CITY OF TUKWILA
02.2024 - 04.2024
Business Relations Manager
CITY OF TUKWILA
07.2014 - 04.2024
Assistant/Senior Planner
CITY OF TUKWILA
04.2003 - 07.2014
Assistant County Planner
WHITMAN COUNTY
09.2002 - 04.2003
Master of Science in Real Estate -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Master of Business Administration -
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Planning and Policy -
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Graduate Certificate, Technology Entrepreneurship -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Digital Marketing Certificate -
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Graduate Certificate, Marketing -
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
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