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Matt Bain
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Accomplished Deputy State Director and Southeast Regional Coordinator with a proven track record in program management and government relations. Expert in network building and leveraging deep knowledge of economic development organizations. Achieved significant relationship growth in the agriculture and business community regionally and statewide, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and active listening skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy State Director
Office of United States Senator Josh Hawley
02.2019 - Current
- Sole aide for Sen. Hawley in the 22 southeastern counties of Missouri.
- In addition to serving as Director of the Southeast District Office, serve as Senior Advisor for Farm and Rural Policy.
- Identified relationship growth opportunities to expand operation offerings, and retain those relationships over time.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Responsible for Special Projects in the Office, planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating project's effectiveness through outcome studies, constituent satisfaction assessments.
- Developed, maintained and identified opportunities for improving quality of services.
Southeast Regional Coordinator
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked with MOFB volunteer leaders and general public in 18 counties of southeast Missouri.
- Acted as Ex-Officio Advisor to 18 County Farm Bureau’s and Southeast Missouri State University Collegiate Farm Bureau
- Coordinate all programming, civic projects, promotion and education projects. Relationship management.
- Resources and Information Conduit, both above and below me in the organization.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Intimate knowledge and extensive contacts in southeast Missouri and in the agriculture and business community statewide.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Deputy Lieutenant Governor
Office of Lt. Governor Peter D. Kinder
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Director of special outreach projects with senior citizens and veterans
- Coordination of desired public policy outcomes with General Assembly and Executive Branch
- Coordinated and assisted Chief of Staff and Director of Constituent Services in delivering positive outcomes for everyday Missourians seeking assistance with a state government concern or problem
- Prepared all briefing materials for the Lt. Governor's meetings on state boards and commissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOHigh School Diploma -
Sikeston Sr. High School
Sikeston, MOSkills
- Program Management
- Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Management
- Network Building, Retention, and Activation
- Deep working knowledge of national, state, regional and local economic development and retention organizations
- Strong knowledge and relationships of regional higher, technical, and K-12 workforce development programs
Software
Timeline
Deputy State Director
Office of United States Senator Josh Hawley
02.2019 - Current
Southeast Regional Coordinator
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
09.2016 - 01.2019
Deputy Lieutenant Governor
Office of Lt. Governor Peter D. Kinder
09.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Sikeston Sr. High School
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