Joseph Coleman

Experience

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  The Office of U.S. Senator Jim Bunning

  May 2000 - Jun 2000

  Intern

  * Assisted in the monitoring of proposals throughout the legislative process, including assessing committee hearings, testimony, and congressional records* Tracked and managed constituent requests concerning legislation* Analyzed legislative activity and compiled various information to write clear and concise correspondence on behalf of the Senator

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  Kentucky League of Cities

  May 2002 - now

  Manage all research efforts of a nonpartisan membership association, including related to legislative and regulatory issues.Design, analyze, and coordinate all qualitative and quantitative research of the organization.Evaluate state and federal appropriations, tax, and other legislation and regulations.Revise and edit legislative communications and publications according to design and editorial standards.Oversee research library, economic analysis, member services, and research-related publications. Show less * Planned, developed, recommended, and advocated federal legislative policy* Tracked and analyzed complex federal legislation throughout all stages of the legislative process and evaluate funding levels for numerous programs throughout the budget process* Oversaw federal legislative and regulatory actions in issue areas affecting municipal governments, such as transportation, housing, community development, public safety, homeland security, and telecommunications* Served as the primary liaison and advocate to Kentucky’s eight-member congressional delegation, federal agencies, and national organizations* Managed and posted legislative bulletins, alerts, and issues on Internet-based grassroots mobilization program Show less

  • Research & Federal Relations Manager

    Jun 2004 - now

  • Federal Issues Analyst

    May 2002 - Jun 2004
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  Eastern Kentucky University

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

  Adjunct Professor

  * Presented community development principles, methods, and key concepts to Master of Public Administration candidates.* Thoroughly discussed grants and other funding, strategic planning, affordable housing, utilizing local assets, and more.* Focused on increasing and improving public participation and collaboration.* Connected students with career professionals for real-world perspectives.Accomplishments:* Provided opportunities for 33 students to interact with over a dozen career professionals over thecourse of three teaching semesters* Consistently ranked highly in student evaluations* Toured the site of a $200 million redevelopment project in Lexington, Kentucky, and facilitatedstudent interaction with the developer Show less