John Chelminiak

About John Chelminiak

Public Affairs: My background in politics and government spans twenty-five years. I have worked in the executive and legislative branches of two Puget Sound area counties. I have extensive experience in city government and enjoy a solid understanding of state government and the legislative process. I have developed strong relationships with much of this region’s elected leadership. I understand the workings of government and regulatory agencies and know how to align business goals with the various regulatory requirements promulgated by those entities. I have an extensive background in, and understanding of, transportation, growth management, development and the regulatory environment in which these policy areas operate.Strategic Communications: The key to successful communication is good planning with strategic implementation. I work with you to craft your message, determine the important audiences and then deliver that message with impact. I can provide a baseline audit of your current communications and suggest ways to improve your company or agency’s communications.Specialties: Government Relations, Issues Management, Economic Development, Waste Management & Recycling, Environment & Growth Management, Crisis Communication, Media Relations, Media Production, Politics

Experience

1. Senior Manager Public Sector Partnerships, Pacific Northwest Region

   WM

   Jun 2013 — Present

   Responsible for State Governmental and Regulatory Affairs; Public Affairs; Communications. Member of Public Affairs and Communications team serving Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Communications

  1971 — 1975

Skills

• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Budgeting
• Program Development
• Political Campaigns
• Public Policy
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Message Development
• Politics
• Grassroots Organizing
• Policy
• Community Relations
• Media Production
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Government Liaison
• Media Relations
• Public Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Issues Management
• Press Releases
• Writing
• Publications
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Newsletters
• Social Media
• Local Government
• Research
• Government Affairs
• Legislative
• Communications Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Special Events