Russell C. Mullins
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Credentials
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Prosci Change Management Practitioner / ADKAR
ProsciDec, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Lobbyist
Ethics CommissionJan, 1997- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Austin Advocacy
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Oct 2014 - Present
Represent various clients before the State of Texas. Develop and maintain contacts with legislators, staff, and state agency executives and employees. Conduct research and draft legislation, amendments, and witness testimony. Advocate for the passage and defeat of legislation. Participate in agency rule makings and certifications and assist with regulatory compliance issues. Regarded as a trusted source of information in multiple public policy areas. Represent various clients before the State of Texas. Develop and maintain contacts with legislators, staff, and state agency executives and employees. Conduct research and draft legislation, amendments, and witness testimony. Advocate for the passage and defeat of legislation. Participate in agency rule makings and certifications and assist with regulatory compliance issues. Regarded as a trusted source of information in multiple public policy areas.
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Traveling Coaches
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Change Management Consultant
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2019
Provided on-site strategic planning, instruction, and training for attorneys and administrative staff in groups of 2 to 500 people throughout the United States. Clients included most of the largest law firms in the country. Topics covered in my sessions were organizational change management methodology and techniques, cybersecurity policies and procedures, ethics compliance, and technology training. Additionally, I conduced strategic planning sessions for C-level executives in the areas of organizational change management, adult learning, and cybersecurity. I also worked with the CEO and division directors to plan and implement strategies to expand the company and increase revenue. Other responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, training, and management of Traveling Coaches customer support and account management teams.
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Focused Advocacy
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2014
Co-founded the firm and served as its managing partner. Responsible for the day to day operations of the firm which included planning, budgeting, accounting, regulatory and legal compliance, human resources, insurance, contracting, marketing, purchasing, and growth. Created and managed the Focused Advocacy Political Action Committee, planned and distributed donations, and managed accounting and compliance. Managed the drafting and submittal of responses to procurement opportunities. Directed communication efforts on behalf of multiple clients, coalitions, and associations. Created and managed a structured internship program in conjunction with The University of Texas and St. Edward's University. Created and managed award-winning statewide public affairs campaign.
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Legislative Director & Board Officer
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Dec 1996 - May 2010
Worked with the Board of Directors and the President to develop and implement the organization's goals and strategies and manage the multimillion-dollar yearly budget. Collectively the association members owned nearly $100 billion in assets, employed more than 50,000 people, and served approximately 20 million customers. Promoted from positions of Intern, Assistant Clerk, Clerk, Legislative Affairs Coordinator, Legislative Director, and Officer on the Board of Directors during 14 years of employment. Implemented the association's 4-tier "Rolling Thunder" lobby program. Directed a large team responsible for passing multiple pieces of favorable legislation and defeating countless pieces of damaging legislation. Coordinated dozens of law firms, consultants, lawmakers, regulators, CEOs, large investors, employees, labor unions, lobbyists, and public relations firms.
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Texas House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Legislative Staff
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Sep 1997 - Aug 1998
House Committee on Land & Resource Management Fred M. Bosse, Chair Assisted in the research and drafting of the Committee's Report to the 76th Legislature. House Committee on Land & Resource Management Fred M. Bosse, Chair Assisted in the research and drafting of the Committee's Report to the 76th Legislature.
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Education
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1994 - 1998
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government -
1994 - 1998
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Business Foundations, Business Law, Finance, Management, & Marketing
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