Brian Norman
Director External and Legislative Affairs @AT&T
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WORK HISTORY
Director External and Legislative Affairs @AT&T
MI, US
24 years of experience lobbying on behalf of AT & T’s policy initiatives.• Instrumental in passing bills such as Michigan Telecommunications Act sunset removal, Wireless Co-Location, 911, and E911, Local Access Rate Reform as well as IP Transition. Small Cell, Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act, Carrier of Last Resort, Zoning Enabling Act, Broadband Expansion Act of Michigan, Yellow Pages requirement removal, Marketplace Facilitator, Multiline Telephone Systems, Lifeline phase down and Power Co-Op equal access.• Assist in the planning and implementation of activities for achieving AT & T’s legislative objectives.• Monitor, review and track legislation that impacts AT & T operations.• Work with Legal and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to review, craft and amend legislation that impacts AT & T.• Assist in directing activities of contract lobbyists in support of AT & T’s policy initiatives.• 10+ years of experience in supporting cell site acquisition, permitting and ordinance re-write issues.• Responsible for developing, implementing and overing AT & T’s community outreach initiatives in central and northern Michigan.• Manage and oversee AT & T-Michigan\'s philanthropic giving. • Act as primary contact between AT & T and the community’s political, business, education, minority, disabled, consumer and other special interest leaders and stakeholders.• Act as a liaison on behalf of AT & T between local and state elected officials.• Engage in public speaking at events to educate community leaders and stakeholders on AT & T in the following areas: public policy, philanthropic giving, corporate citizenship, products and services and industry trends.• Assist AT & T business units in achieving revenue objectives. Assist in positioning business unit partners with community leaders and stakeholders.• Manage grassroots campaigns in support of AT & T legislative issues through garnering support from stakeholders and third-party organizations
EDUCATION
Northwood University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
SKILLS
ABOUT BRIAN NORMAN
Experienced professional in Government Affairs and Public Relations. My expertise includes direct and grass roots lobbying, legislative analysis, and cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders, elected officials and government entities of all levels. Proficient at crafting impactful messaging, managing crises, and building stakeholder consensus. As a seasoned professional, I bring a wealth of experience in shaping public policy, influencing policy outcomes, and enhancing organizational and brand reputation.
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