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K ELLY C. M ALLETTE <br /> <br /> <br />PROFESSIONAL PROFILE <br />Kelly Mallette is a results-driven public and government affairs specialist with expertise in <br />government relations, lobbying and advocacy, public relations, community outreach and media <br />communications. She is bright, resourceful and determined, with excellent relationships amongst <br />government and community leaders and stakeholders. <br /> <br />Director of Government Affairs • Ronald L. Book, P.A. <br /> <br />November 2002 to Present <br />18851 NE 29 Avenue, Suite 1010, Aventura, Fl 33180, (305) 935-1866 <br />104 W. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32301, (850) 224-3427 <br />Ronald L. Book, P.A. is considered one of the most prestigious lobbying and governmental relations firms <br />in Florida. The firm represents a long list of clients including Fortune 1000 companies, healthcare <br />providers, professional sports franchises, community organizations and professional associations. <br />Provided legislative, government relations, strategic planning and public relations services, <br />including direct legislative lobbying, legislative drafting services, legislative research, analysis <br />and monitoring, report preparation, legislative committee testimony, and other services for <br />the firm’s clients. Built broad-based coalitions of support for key issues. Acted as client <br />spokesperson before the Legislature. Served as liaison between clients and legislators, cabinet <br />members, and state agencies. Provided various public relations services for the firm’s clients, <br />including media relations and strategy, community outreach and development and <br />implementation of charitable and fundraising plans. Developed relationships between clients <br />and stakeholders, including community organizations and public interest groups. Provided <br />planning and logistics services for charitable and political fundraising events. <br /> <br />Senior Legislative Aide • Office of Senator Ronald A. Silver October 1999 to October 2002 <br />12000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 411, North Miami, Fl 33181, (305) 893-4088 <br />Senator Ron Silver began his service in the Legislature in 1978. He was the Dean of the Legislature and <br />Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. <br /> <br />Assisted the Senator in preparing his annual legislative agenda, including legislation and budget items. <br />Formulated, prepared, reviewed and analyzed legislation and budget requests. Utilized knowledge of <br />Senate rules and procedures to forward the Senator’s agenda including making presentations before <br />legislative committees and staff, working with members of the Senate, House of Representatives, <br />Cabinet members, executive staff and lobbyists. Responsible for a working knowledge of current <br />issues, Florida laws as well as detailed knowledge of legislative and budget processes. Prepared <br />briefing papers, speeches, press releases, advertisements, position papers, newsletters and press <br />packets. Hired and supervised legislative staff. Acted as Executive Director of Ronald A. Silver <br />Charitable Foundation, duties included fundraising and organization of annual fundraising gala, <br />management and oversight of financial accounts. <br /> <br />Senior Policy Advisor • Office of Mayor Joe Carollo July 1997 to September 1999 <br />3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Fl 33133, (305) 250-5300 <br />Mayor Joe Carollo was the Mayor of the City of Miami during the City’s financial crisis, one of the most <br />difficult times in the city’s history. <br />