Experience

Wrigley Media Group

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President Business Development

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Jay T. Hall

• Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Independent Contractor

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020



Kentucky Department of Tourism

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• Acting Commissioner

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Lead a talented Tourism Department staff in the marketing and promotion of Kentucky as a tourism destination, both domestically and internationally. • Review, edit and approve creative assets for distribution through print, digital and video. • Develop and implement an operating and marketing budget of over $15 million. • Institute updated processes for project authorization and approval. • Identify benchmarks for key performance indicators and implement strategies to maximize the state’s return on investment based on market projections. • Analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust in order to maximize value. • Create reports and present data to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary and various legislative committees on the status of the tourism marketing and incentive programs. • Attracted over $500 million in Tourism Development investment in Kentucky since 2016. • Increased film production in the Commonwealth, generating over $87 million in film industry investment since 2016. Show less



Kentucky Office of Film and Development

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• State Film Commissioner - Executive Director

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2020

  • Manage Film Office staff in the administration of the Kentucky Film Incentive Program. • Responsible for the management and administration of all Tourism Development Incentive projects from application to certification. • Work with the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet to craft attractive incentive packages for tourism projects in Kentucky. • Regularly update various legislative committees on the status of the tourism and film incentive programs. • Manage Film Office staff in the administration of the Kentucky Film Incentive Program. • Responsible for the management and administration of all Tourism Development Incentive projects from application to certification. • Work with the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet to craft attractive incentive packages for tourism projects in Kentucky. • Regularly update various legislative committees on the status of the tourism and film incentive programs.



Kentucky Department of Agriculture

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• Division Director

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2016

  * Work directly with Commissioner James Comer and the executive staff to develop policy and communications for the Department. * Draft, consult, review and approve quotations and communications from the Commissioner’s office. * Update website and social media for the department including photos and video. * Develop communications plan for special events and announcements. * Direct Public Relations staff on print and electronic materials used by various divisions within the Department. * Act as a proxy for Agriculture Commissioner James Comer on boards and commissions as needed. * Serve as the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Legislative Liaison before the Kentucky General Assembly. * Draft Legislation for the Department. * Monitor bills and resolutions related to agriculture. * Lobby for or against legislation. * Manage eight employees in two divisions and three separate programs. * Administer the Mobile Science Activity Centers. * Act as the primary contact for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture with the Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the classroom. Responsible for acquiring funding for three new Mobile Science Activity Centers worth over $375,000. * Administer the Purchasing Agriculture Conservation Easement (PACE) Program in Kentucky. * Administer the Farm Safety Program. Show less



Jackson Kelly PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for marketing, business development and communications activities for the Firm's offices in Lexington, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; and various practice groups in Charleston, West Virginia. Assists on proposal development, business development support, and budget development. Responsible for marketing, business development and communications activities for the Firm's offices in Lexington, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; and various practice groups in Charleston, West Virginia. Assists on proposal development, business development support, and budget development.



Jay Hall

• Government Relations Specialist

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Monitored legislative issues and reviewed filed bills. Attended legislative committee meetings during the session and reported on issues of concern. Assisted with the planning and execution of a legislative reception. Implemented strategy/plan to promote or hinder legislation in the Kentucky House and Senate. Drafted articles for publications providing legislative updates and action alerts. Monitored legislative issues and reviewed filed bills. Attended legislative committee meetings during the session and reported on issues of concern. Assisted with the planning and execution of a legislative reception. Implemented strategy/plan to promote or hinder legislation in the Kentucky House and Senate. Drafted articles for publications providing legislative updates and action alerts.



State of Kentucky

• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  * Assist local communities with planning and project development related to infrastructure, economic development, housing, recreation, and quality of life* Establish relationships with local elected officials, business leaders, community organizations and promote collaborations within them to assist in project development and project funding* Track constituent requests and make weekly reports to the Governor’s Office* Act as a surrogate for the Governor at official functions* Moderate roundtable discussions and presentations at the Governor’s Local Issues Conference* Plan, promote and execute events promoting local grant awards and ceremonies at which the Governor will be in attendance. Show less

• • 2004 - 2006

  * Instrumental in developing and moving legislation through the state legislature establishing a new $10 million dollar state grant program* Assisted state legislators in identifying critical infrastructure projects which resulted in over $200 million in bond funding for water and sewer projects* Administered the Kentucky Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) which comprises over $200 million dollars in coal severance funds each biennium* Implemented the first auditable controls over the LGEDF program and established monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure proper expenditures of funds* Reviewed GOLD administered grant projects with Governor Ernie Fletcher to assist in funding determinations* Developed and reviewed policy and legislation that affects local governments and state/federal grant programs on behalf of the Governor’s office* Testified before state legislative committees on a variety of topics Show less



Deters Benzinger & LaVelle

• Litigation Support Specialist

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Conducted legal research using Lexis, prepared PowerPoint presentations for clients and for use in trial. Conducted investigative research (locate persons/witnesses, gather background information), performed client relations, reviewed and summarized deposition testimony, drafted legal documents, and notarized legal documents. Specialized in large scale document production and trial preparation. Conducted legal research using Lexis, prepared PowerPoint presentations for clients and for use in trial. Conducted investigative research (locate persons/witnesses, gather background information), performed client relations, reviewed and summarized deposition testimony, drafted legal documents, and notarized legal documents. Specialized in large scale document production and trial preparation.



Pierce E. Cunningham Co. LPA

• Paralegal / Office Support Staff

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

  Conducted legal research using Westlaw and Lexis, performed investigative research, served subpoenas and summons, performed client relations, screened potential clients, maintained corporate minute books, assisted with interviewing and hiring staff and performance evaluations, and performed all computer systems administration. Conducted legal research using Westlaw and Lexis, performed investigative research, served subpoenas and summons, performed client relations, screened potential clients, maintained corporate minute books, assisted with interviewing and hiring staff and performance evaluations, and performed all computer systems administration.



Frost & Jacobs

• Mailroom Supervisor / Litigation Clerk

  • 1991 - Dec 1996

  Held positions of increasing responsibility from Messenger to Mailroom Supervisor to Litigation Clerk. Held positions of increasing responsibility from Messenger to Mailroom Supervisor to Litigation Clerk.



Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor of Office Assistants

  • 1990 - 1991

  Held the positions of Office Assistant and Supervisor of Office Assistants. Held the positions of Office Assistant and Supervisor of Office Assistants.