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K ELLY C. M ALLETTE
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<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.
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<br />Director of Government Affairs • Ronald L. Book, P.A.
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<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.
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<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.
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<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.
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<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.
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