Matt Gurtler
Tiger,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Chief of Staff and public service leader with a background in executive scheduling, legislative coordination, staff supervision, and crisis management. Skilled at managing complex priorities, supporting decision-making, and keeping high-pressure operations running smoothly.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
Congressman Thoms Massie (KY-04)
Washington, DC, DC
01.2021 - 10.2026
- Worked as Congressman Thomas Massie's Served as chief of staff in congressional office for nearly 6 years. COS was the busiest job on the slowest of days.
- Streamlined legislative priorities, district operations, and staff workflows to align departmental goals with congressional initiatives.
- Coordinated principal schedule, prepared briefings, managed travel logistics, and organized daily meetings to enhance office efficiency.
- Led communication between Washington office, district office, and external stakeholders
- Oversaw staff assignments and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of internal processes and adherence to operational standards.
- Maintained a calendar of upcoming events and deadlines for the executive team.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
State Representative
Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Served 2 terms (4 years) in the General Assembly of Georgia and received recognition as "Georgia's most conservative legislator" from the Georgia Republican Assembly for the duration of service.
- Facilitated constituent engagement through public meetings, community events, and a robust feedback system via office staff.
- Cultivated partnerships with fellow legislators to advance shared agendas and enhance legislative collaboration.
Project Manager
Gurtler Construction
Tiger, Georgia
01.2006 - 01.2021
- Managed commercial construction schedules for Gurtler Construction projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Monitored budgets, contracts, and purchase orders for Gurtler Construction work.
- Coordinated subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews across active job sites.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and plans for construction scope accuracy.
- Led client meetings and communicated project updates with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor in Sociology
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-2012
Skills
- Legislative strategy
- Executive scheduling
- Project management
- Budget management
- Staff management
- Talent acquisition
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Office administration
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Constituent relations
- Public relations
- Political judgment
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Ethical leadership
- Project management
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Congressman Thoms Massie (KY-04)
01.2021 - 10.2026
State Representative
Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives
01.2017 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Gurtler Construction
01.2006 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor in Sociology
University of North Georgia