Robert Ives

Background

About Robert Ives

I have an extensive knowledge of government affairs and public policy having worked at the Connecticut Legislature for years and as a Lobbyist at a large Chamber of Commerce. My skill set cross over to every area of Public Policy and Governement Affairs. During thpast years I have worked with state, federal, and municipal elected officials, as well as city and town managers. I worked with thousands of constituents for the legislator’s that I worked for. I also had the honor of working as the Executive Director of the Connecticut State Democratic Party where I managed a large organization, handled communications, strategic planning, public relations, and public affairs. As Assistant Treasurer at the same time I was responsible for all Fundraising efforts, Managing the State and Federal Political Action Committees and filing all required returns. I directed staff in running state, local and federal campaigns. I worked closely with our Federal, State, and local legislators. I am a highly skilled utility industry professional with over 10 years of experience working in the areas of Complex Demand Response projects and the Integration of new technologies to help reduce peak load demand. I would like to take my experience and find a job in Government Affairs or in the Public Policy Arena in either, Hartford, New York, or Boston.