Terry Allen
Cornelius,NC
Summary
Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple client priorities. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
Fidelis Government Relations
Washington, DC
01.2006 - Current
- Drawing from a 37 year career in government relations for some of Americas leading companies, Terry Allen consults with companies of all sizes, trade associations, and non-profit organizations. Allen casts vision, frames issues, builds coalitions, and solves problems.
- Oversees all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
- Developed strategic initiatives to increase market share and revenue growth.
- Identified opportunities for growth by analyzing current trends in the marketplace and making strategic decisions based on those findings.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members while encouraging collaboration across departments.
- Ran 37 political campaigns at all levels state legislature to President.
Partner
Alexander Strategy Group
Washington, DC
07.2000 - 01.2006
- Identified opportunities for growth by analyzing current trends in the marketplace and making strategic decisions based on those findings.
- Managed client accounts in order to maximize profits and minimize expenses.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members while encouraging collaboration across departments.
Chief of Staff
Rep. Steve Largent
Washington, DC
12.1994 - 07.2000
- Oversaw all aspects of the Congressional office. Developed and implemented strategic plans for the executive team to achieve organizational goals.
- Coordinated with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Managed communications between the executive office, senior leaders, and other staff members.
Founder & President
Resource Institute of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
08.1990 - 12.1994
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
Professional Staff Member
House Republican Study Committee
Washington, DC
08.1988 - 08.1990
- Provided Members of Congress and Congressional staff with analysis and recommendations on floor votes.
- Drafted legislation, amendments, speeches, talking points and position papers for Members of Congress.
- Worked with various stakeholders to build diverse coalitions on policy issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-1986
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Structuring
- Consulting
- Revenue development
- Staff Management
- Board Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Customer Acquisition
- Strategic Vision
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Affiliations
- Lectured internationally in former Soviet republics and Eastern bloc nations during the fall of the Soviet Union. Taught campaign schools in multiple emerging democracies.
- Published Author. Wisdom: Life Lessons from the World's Wisest and Richest Man. Lampion Press 2018.
- Board of Directors, International Christian Embassy Jerusalem U.S. Branch.
- Founder, A Mentor for Me. U.S. based non-profit promoting Christian mentoring. His role at the helm of this non-profit includes leadership development, teaching, training and hands-on mentoring.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & President
Fidelis Government Relations
01.2006 - Current
Partner
Alexander Strategy Group
07.2000 - 01.2006
Chief of Staff
Rep. Steve Largent
12.1994 - 07.2000
Founder & President
Resource Institute of Oklahoma
08.1990 - 12.1994
Professional Staff Member
House Republican Study Committee
08.1988 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oral Roberts University
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