Christian Berle

Dynamic and strategic candidate with a proven track record at the Environmental Defense Fund and numerous other organizations, excelling in advocacy communications and stakeholder engagement. Expert in project management and policy development, I have successfully influenced key legislation and built robust partnerships, driving impactful initiatives that enhance organizational objectives and community support.

• Mccain For President, Online Media Associate
• National Federation Of Independent Business, Coordinator, Political & Campaign Programs
• U.S. Senate Committee On Small Business, Professional Staff Assistant
• Bill Lee for Governor, Field Director

• Finestkind Consulting Epd, Founder & Strategic Consultant, 01/01/18, Current, Provided strategic guidance for clients to expand their political impact through public affairs, influence networks, and policy development., Coordinated national meetings and secured congressional speakers, resulting in enhanced media coverage for pro-renewable policies., Managed relationships with external stakeholders and PR firms, ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables., Conducted extensive research to support client strategies, providing timely and relevant insights.
• Environmental Defense Fund, Project Manager, Legislative and Political Affairs, 01/01/15, 12/31/18, Managed strategic partnerships and lead work with Congressional Republicans on environmental and clean energy policy., Oversaw the execution of high-visibility advocacy projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with senior leadership., Coordinated efforts with conservative and faith-based organizations, developing partnerships to advance media and lobbying initiatives., Regularly communicated project status and updates to senior executives, maintaining accountability for deliverables through structured reporting.
• Freedom To Work, Legislative Director, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Directed lobbying efforts to advance key policies, including the Employment Non-Discrimination Act., Secured meetings with over 100 House Republicans and 37 Senate Republicans, fostering relationships and support for key legislative initiatives., Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to coordinate grassroots campaigns, ensuring effective communication and strategic alignment.
• Richard Tisei For Congress Campaign, Communications & Coalitions Director, 01/01/12, 12/31/12, Oversaw coalitions and media strategies for a congressional campaign., Executed paid and earned media strategies, significantly enhancing campaign visibility and message dissemination., Engaged diverse community groups to secure broad-based support for campaign initiatives.
• Log Cabin Republicans, Deputy Executive Director, 01/01/09, 12/31/12, Managed budget, grants, contracts and organizational logistics., Served as spokesperson, crafted communications strategy and messaging., Directed federal advocacy on civil rights priorities, including the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’, Led organizational overhaul after staff downsizing, stabilized finances and managed organization’s budget, fundraising and administration., Spearheaded campaigns leveraging media and direct lobbying to influence key legislation., Leveraged public prominence of National Conventions to highlight support of pro-equality efforts.

Focused on raising an amazing two year old daughter, and enjoy (when I can) tennis, hiking, sailing, and traveling.