Ian Hauer

Experience

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  Indiana State Senate

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  Legislative Assistant

  - Managed office of two state senators- Maintained calendar; studied bills; prepared talking points/presentation research; supervised interns.- Coordinated events and meetings with legislators, agencies, constituents, and other organizations.- Assisted constituents in solving issues (social services, utility complaints, policy questions, etc.).- Staffed Senate Education Committee and drafted committee reports and vote sheets.

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  Indiana Lt. Governor

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Policy and Legislative Liaison

  - Researched legislative issues & policy concerns; drafted internal talking points and research analysis; monitored media coverage of legislation; briefed Lt. Gov. on issues prior to events.- Provided policy support to agencies within family of business and directed agencies in communicating with legislators and constituents; assisted agencies in tracking pertinent legislation.- Accompanied the Lt. Gov. to events, ceremonies and meetings around the state; served as primary point of contact for hosts and local liaisons regarding event information/logistics; captured photos and video. Show less

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  Indiana Secretary of State

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2020

  Deputy Communications Director

  - Communicated successes and initiatives of the office to the media and general public.- Composed press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, and articles.- Answered media requests and offered comments on stories, coordinated interviews with media.- Managed social media accounts for the Secretary (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).- Designed monthly internal and external office newsletters and distributed daily news updates.- Drafted speeches, presentations, webinars, introductions, and awards for the Secretary.- Traveled with Secretary and handled all logistics, communications and social media while on the road.- Administered office fellowship program: interviewed, hired, trained and supervised fellows.- Served as Acting Communications Director from February 2018-May 2018; January-February 2019; March-May 2020 (Communications Director was on leave). Show less

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  Indiana Treasurer of State

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

  Deputy Chief of Staff & Communications Director

  - Manages daily operations of TOS Executive Office, including 3 direct reports- Coordinates leave requests, remote days, travel days, and special assignments within Executive Office- Onboards new employees, coordinating with appropriate offices to arrange for access badge, login credentials, phone setup, etc.- Provides leadership and strategic direction for determining priorities, goals, and objectives of TOS strategic communications efforts for a wide variety of internal and external audiences- Develops strategies, advise all TOS entities, and coordinates with staff on strategic communication issues- Identifies challenges and emerging issues facing the Office and works collaboratively with the TOS leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions- Develops and prepares the content of press releases, website, speeches, marketing materials, fact sheets, talking points, brochures, newsletters, social media, photos, videos, and other communication materials; and/or facilitates the collaboration of team members to develop and prepare materials.- Cultivates and manages media relations; advises staff in the development of responses to media.- Develop and plan meeting schedules and stops for Office travel excursions- At the direction of General Counsel, responds to and tracks APRA requests made to the TOS and TOS Entities- Maintains internal office communications- Collaboratively develops, maintains, and promotes the TOS brand- Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate National Conferences and Associations Show less

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  Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Marketing and Communications