Candidate for
Board Member; Yorba Linda Water District

Government Relations + Community Affairs + Public/Private Partnerships ____________________________________________________________Former member of the Reagan Presidential Team offering tenured understanding of the government/business sector with political savvy and contacts throughout the Country with extensive background in local, State and Federal government, corporate liaison, not-for-profit associations, non-profit foundation management and formation, with proven leadership skills, marketing and sales prowess.

Summary of Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of governmental relations and community affairs.
• Extensive experience in advertising, marketing and business management as well as strategic planning and crisis management.
• Over 20 years of experience in the development and implementation of long and short-term promotional campaigns for candidates, issues, products (both tangible and intangible), non-profit organizations, and for-profit corporations.
• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of fund- raising, event planning and program development for foundations and charities, as well as other non-profit organizations and not-for-profit associations.

Kiley & Associates, Yorba Linda, CA Vice President 2007 to present

A Business Development and Entitlements company, WBE certified (Woman Business Enterprise) with an emphasis on land use for residential commercial and industrial projects throughout the state of California. Specializing in land acquisitions for affordable housing and high-end mixed use shopping centers. Clients include housing development firms and affordable housing corporations. Also working in the area of mass transit and transportation projects which includes MetroLink, BSNF and Union Pacific railroads dealing with quiet zones and grade separations (Over and under passes)

Robert Kiley & Associates, 1985-2006 Yorba Linda Principal Political Consulting and Governmental Relations company with a wide range of services including public relations, public surveying and influencing public opinion, managing trade and civic associations and business marketing. Specializing in the development, implementation and management of non-profit organizations, associations and corporations. Emphasis on establishing and managing non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) community foundations. Clients include major corporations, political candidates and incumbents, private and public foundations and charities.

Nason, Lundberg & Kiley,Inc 1983-1985 Orange, CA Vice-President Development and implementation of creative public awareness programs for small businesses, non-profit institutions and for-profit corporations. In charge of media services, product design, marketing and special events.

The White House 1982-88 Washington, DC White House Advanceman Lead Press Advanceman President and Mrs. Reagan

Responsible for all aspects of events for the President and First Lady. Duties included interfacing with all White House staff, State Department, Secret Service and local agencies personnel at scheduled appearances all over the United States. Lead Press Advance for Mrs. Reagan throughout the United States during the 1984 Presidential Campaign.

Lead Press Advance for the "First Ladies' Just Say No to Drugs" Summit on world-wide drug abuse held in Atlanta, Georgia. The first one of this magnitude ever which included eighteen First Ladies from all over the world assembled for a two-day event concerning drug abuse and their psychological affects on children. Duties included interfacing with Foreign and American press corps, writing and distributing press releases, credentialing and coordinating press with the State Department and Office of Protocol in regards to press coverage, photo ops and the dissemination of information in a timely manner.

Republican Party of Orange County California Executive Director 1975-1980

Responsible for, but not limited to, the development, direction and overall operation of an effective political party. Development and implementation of volunteer events, registration drives, Election Day network throughout the county, fundraising programs and major fundraising events. Managed staff of 35 full-time employees, worked with over 100 volunteers and responsible for administering a $1M budget each year. Acted as the liaison to all elected representatives, staff and press, providing them with reports and background materials about the progress and accomplishments of the Party.

Proposition 187 "Save Our State" Immigration Initiative One of the authors and campaign strategist for this California initiative. This Initiative passed 60-40 in California to deny free public services to illegal immigrants on a state-wide basis.

Education

BA + Clinical Psychology, USC, Los Angeles, CA 1975 AA + Business Administration, Fullerton College, 1971 Contract & Tort Law + Southern California College of Law, Brea, CA 1977

Congressional Management Training + Washington DC 1978

Awards/Appointments

USC Dean's List + 1974 and 1975 USC Alumni Association + Director Outstanding Young Man of America + 1979 and 1980 Board of Psychology Commissioner
Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian + 1985
Reappointed by Governor Pete Wilson + 1992 Who's Who in the West + 1976 Who's Who in America + 1977 Who's Who in American Politics + 1977 to1988 Who's Who in the 21st Century + 1989 to 1998