KEVIN T. BRYAN3010 Wisconsin Ave NW #311 ~ Washington, D.C. 20016

202-304-6233 k.ty.bryan@gmail.com

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Accomplished Public Policy and Strategic Development Professional with extensive experience in leading and facilitating the development of comprehensive strategies addressing issues pertaining to economic, environmental and social issues. Excel at devising and implementing initiatives that engage local communities, strategic partners and key stakeholders in consensus-generating discussion. Possess a solid history in successfully building collaborative problem solving efforts with diverse parties. Skilled in formulating and managing projects and programs including defining and managing budgets, setting deadlines and milestones and communicating updates to key stakeholders and management. Core competencies include:

Strategic Development Policy Development Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Strategy Consensus Building Research &Analysis Supervisory Experience

Project Management Problem Solving Team Leadership

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

STRATEGIC PLANNING & CONSENSUS BUILDING, Washington, D.C. Jul 2014 – PresentIndependent Consultant

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of strategic planning processes, collaborating with senior teams and key stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and the Maryland Eastern Shore to analyze and convert objectives into actionable initiatives for environmental organizations.

Reached out to local communities, conducting interviews with key constituents and facilitating planning sessions.

Delivered strategic recommendations encompassing program direction, communications, fundraising and financial management.

Coordinated and compiled deliberations of academic and environmental professionals, achieving consensus recommendations on integrating citizen science strategies into ecological data gathering and enhancement of Endangered Species Act. Produced articles due for publication in Ecological Society of America, April 2015.

JUSTICE & SUSTAINABILITY ASSOCIATES, Washington, D.C. Apr 2014 – Aug 2014Senior Associate

Managed client relationships and engaged public stakeholders, facilitating consensus on key areas of disagreement and providing strategic insight on public engagement on development activities.

Identified and engaged local developer to manage stakeholder engagement for the redevelopment of low-income properties.

Produced detailed project and program plans for clients including, budget management and business development.

MERIDIAN INSTITUTE, Washington, D.C. Jul 2004 – Apr 2014Senior Mediator & Program Manager

Nurtured and maintained positive and productive relations with clients, key stakeholders and funders and established effective communication strategies and protocols, to facilitate clear information exchange.

Created and facilitated initiatives to optimize information exchange, feedback and input to inform strategic planning such as workshops and meetings.

Successfully coordinated economic modeling efforts for United States Climate Action Partnership, including development of modeling assumptions, results interpretation and dissemination strategy.

Devised and oversaw annual project budgets of $15K - $1M ensuring tracking and monitoring procedures were efficiently accomplished.

Developed organizational strategies for identifying and pursuing new program areas, including privacy, transportation, and sustainable consumption.

Facilitated development of the Information Technology and Communications Sector Coordinating Councils as part of a broader effort to help organize private actors in critical infrastructure sectors to protect private assets.

Identified policy recommendations through collaborative action and developed issue briefs for issues such as climate and energy, transportation, low-carbon energy technologies, and other environmental issues.

RESOLVE, INC; Washington, D.C. Mar 2002 – Jun 2004 Facilitator / Coordinator

Optimized opportunities for National Wind Coordinating Committee engagement with individuals and stakeholder groups to facilitate discussion of wind energy issues through work groups and activities.

Conducted in-depth research and analysis of wind issues, such as local community economic development opportunities and enhanced awareness of wind energy policy and activities in the United States.

CITY OF SAN JOSE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPT., San Jose, CA Jul 2000 – Aug 2001Project Manager

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, Washington, D.C. Aug 1996 – Apr 2000Research Associate

A F F I L I A T I O N S & M E M B E R S H I P S

Arts for the Aging Board Secretary, 2014 – Present Member, Board of Trustees, 2013-Present

Environmental Leadership Program Member, Board of Trustees, 2005-2011 Chairman, Board of Trustees, 2009-2010 Fellow, 2003-2004

E D U C A T I O N

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY / CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITYMediation for Social Change, Summer Study, 2004

HOWARD UNIVERSITYGraduate Study, Public Administration, 1995Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering, 1994