Kyle Ardoin
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in government relations and legislative affairs. Skilled in communication strategies and problem-solving, driving initiatives that align with the Governor's vision for rural development and enhancing civic engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Staff; IGA and Rural Development
Office of the Governor, State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to enhance policy implementation and stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions, aligning priorities with the Governor's vision and legislative goals for water and waste water systems.
- Developed briefing materials for executive meetings, ensuring comprehensive analysis of state/local issues and proposals that sought to improve rural water systems.
- Managed communication strategies to effectively convey administration objectives to the public and local stakeholders.
- Oversaw project timelines and deliverables, improving access to funding opportunities for local governments.
- Analyzed constituent feedback to inform policy recommendations, fostering responsive governance practices.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish a more responsive field operation for local water systems and disaster related responses.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
Secretary of State
State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Coordinated statewide initiatives to enhance civic engagement and voter participation.
- Implemented Emergency election/voting procedures during COVID to ensure maximum voter participation.
- Oversaw the development of policy recommendations for legislative consideration and implementation.
- Developed outreach programs to educate citizens on voting rights and election procedures.
First Assistant Secretary of State
State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2010 - 05.2018
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline workflows and enhance project outcomes.
- Developed training materials for new staff, improving onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to assess project progress and address operational challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced response times for constituent inquiries and requests.
- Supervised Commercial, Elections, Archives and Investigations and Notarial Divisions.
- Assisted in budget preparation and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to fiscal guidelines.
- Led initiatives to enhance community engagement, fostering stronger relationships between government and constituents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Government relations
- Legislative affairs
- Meeting facilitation
- Human resources
- Collaborative mindset
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Employee supervision
- Team building
- Innovation management
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
Louisiana Rural Water Association
Delta Regional Authority, Governor's Designee
Louisiana Police Jury Association
Louisiana Municipal Association
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Knights of Columbus, St. Aloysius Church
National Association of Secretaries of State
(President, Vice-President, Treasurer)
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Staff; IGA and Rural Development
Office of the Governor, State of Louisiana
01.2024 - Current
Secretary of State
State of Louisiana
05.2018 - 01.2024
First Assistant Secretary of State
State of Louisiana
12.2010 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Awards
Bipartisan Policy Center - Patriot Award
Louisiana Crime Fighters, Leadership Award
Public Leadership Award; Louisiana Library Association
Elections Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award (2020 and 2021)