Steve Gilleland
Consultant @Compass Pro Bono
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WORK HISTORY
Consultant @Compass Pro Bono
Washington, DC, US
Compass Pro Bono pairs business leaders with extraordinary nonprofits in need of consulting services. Compass establishes teams of professionals with relevant skills to execute targeted consulting projects around a specific need of the non-profit. I have had the honor to work on several projects with amazing organizations like Special Olympics and Woodley House. Compass Pro Bono provides an unparalleled opportunity to professionals to meaningfully support their local non-profits!
EDUCATION
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT STEVE GILLELAND
Highly adaptive professional with experience in technology startups, Congress, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security. 12+ years progressive leadership experience directing policy development, external engagement, stakeholder management, and program implementation with a focus on technology policy. 7 years representing growing technology sector in Austin, TX with proven record of building relationships with industry leading organizations including Amazon, Oracle, and Dell to drive policy development and advocacy campaigns across stakeholder groups. Top Secret SCI security clearance.Specialties: Leadership & Team Building • Legislative Affairs & Government • Technology Policy • Fundraising & Public Policy • Vendor & Change Management • Staffing, Resourcing, & Recruiting • Policymaker Engagement • Budgeting & Financial Controls • Full Lifecycle Project Management • Business Modeling & Vision • Strategic Partnerships • Continuous Process Improvement • Business & Policy Development • Regulatory Compliance & Implications • Business Development & Negotiations • Fundraising & Budget Management • Digital & Physical Advertising • Law Development & Promotion • Foreign Policy & National Security • Cyber Security PolicyCareer Highlights:• As Chief of Staff designed and executed multi-faceted 18-month strategy to secure Chairman McCaul’s position as leader of House Foreign Affairs Committee. Led 85 employees to create and carry out public affairs strategy ($6.4M), fundraising ($3.6M+). Successfully coordinated with thought leaders in industry, think tanks, and associations to build momentum and develop strong branding. • Formed coalition of GPS manufactures and financial services industry to pass law stopping spectrum transfer. Recruited engineers to provide technical guidance and navigated congressional appropriations process. FCC revoked permission for Lightsquared to build network preventing interference with GPS.• Reached agreement on 5 Title bill to modernize all facets of US immigration law. Negotiated and secured approval of 8 Republican and Democratic Congressmen and Chiefs of Staff. Formed coalition of companies and industry officials from Technology, Entertainment, Tourism, and Agriculture.
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