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Urban and governmental affairs specialistI am committed to supporting and building innovative policy and programs intransportation, land use, and economic development that enhance urban quality of life.

I develop scalablenationwide programs.I worked with partnersto organize events indozens of cities thatoffered the public freeone-on-one sessionswith professionalfinancial advisors.

I maintain and increasefunding from sponsors.I helped negotiate atransition from onesponsor to anotherin the midst of therecession and doubledour programs budget.

I build support forinnovative policy.I organized outreach tolocal elected officialsand the businesscommunity to supportreform of federaltransportation policy.

I help audiences graspcomplex data and ideas.I worked with mayorsto present reportsusing visual aids thatgave an immediateunderstanding ofmetropolitan areas rolein the national economy.

Independent consultant Developed marketing materials and strategy to promote a nonprofit consortiums series

of 30 events nationwide. Judged applications for grants to enhance city governments education efforts. Honed messaging for major economic report that received national media coverage.

New York City

2011present

Freelancer working in design,marketing, and federal and urbanaffairs.

Outreach specialistOrganizer, municipal government and business outreach

Enhanced grassroots outreach to local elected officials and the private sector by directlyengaging partners to build support for innovative transportation policy.

Advocated for economic growth, livability, and sustainability among public and private-sector stakeholders.

Transportationfor AmericaWashington, D.C.

Mid-2011

Organized support for reform offederal surface transportation law.

Director, special projects and researchAssociate director, Council for the New American CityThe United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)

Improved the presentation and public understanding of Metro Economies Reports incooperation with mayors and their staffs.

Recruited new corporate sponsor to help mayors respond to and mitigate the mortgagecrisis in their cities.

Manager, DollarWise: USCMs nationwide financial education campaign Expanded program membership threefold by cultivating contacts with mayors and staff. Doubled program budget by securing additional sponsors and increasing commitment of

existing sponsor. Launched and managed two new nationwide programs, the Summer Youth Campaign

and Financial Planning Days.

Advisor, FAMA/FEMSA Governmental Affairs Committee Enhanced the quality and professionalism of internal and external communications. Facilitated contact between association members and congressional delegations. Successful in maintaining and increasing federal appropriations for key grants programs.

DevelopmentInitiatives, Inc.Washington, D.C.

20062011

Helped mayors and policymakersunderstand and support policies

and programs that benefit citiesand metropolitan areas.

EXPERIENCE

DUSTIN TYLER JOYCE

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Urban and governmental affairs specialist

International studies

Spring 2006 | FrenchInstitut dtudes Franaises pour tudiants trangers, Aix-en-Provence, France

Fall 2005 | Urban planningRadboud Universiteit Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Summer 2004 | FrenchInstitut de Tourraine, Tours, France

Honors Think Tank, 20042005: The revitalization of downtown Salt Lake City Group of 14 honors students engaged in year-long interdisciplinary study of

the history and future of downtown Salt Lake City, including ethnography,economic development, and transit expansion.

University of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah

Foreign languageFrench (read, write, speak)

I believe in cities.

Making cities sustainable andeconomically vibrant is key to makingthem livable and equitable, offeringall their residents the opportunity topursue their dreams.

I believe in collaboration

and public advocacy.

Government at all levelsfederal,state, and localcan and should beresponsive to the needs and aspirationsof every citizen and resident, allowingthem access to cultural, educational,recreational, and employmentopportunities.

I believe in balanced,

alternative transportation.

Building a comprehensive

transportation system thataccommodates all users and makeswise use of financial and environmentalresources will position our city and ournation to be economically strong andcompetitive in the 21st century.

I believe in being anxiously

engaged in good causes.

Societal change starts at the personaland community leveland with me.Individuals and organizations have

an obligation to act with conscience,not just convenience. Making theworld a better place is not idealism;its desirable, its necessary, and itspossible.

Practical expertisein localgovernments, the legislativeprocess, and federal agencies

Tracking federal legislationandappropriations

Policy analysis and research,government program guidance,and collection of anecdotal andquantitative data

Building and maintainingrelationships with key partnersand elected officials

Budget management, reachingfinancial targets, and using fundseffectively and efficiently

Meeting planningand eventcoordination

Graphic design Advanced proficiency in the

Adobe Creative Suite(InDesign,Illustrator, Photoshop) andPowerPoint

Writing, editing, and designingpress releases, publications, andother high-profile communications

Coordinate effectivelyamonggroups with conflicting funding andpolitical priorities

Skilled project managementwith attention to both detail andpolitical sensitivities

Long-range strategic planning

Team leadershipand managingproject workflow

WHAT IBELIEVE

SKILLS

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DUSTIN TYLER JOYCE

majors urban planning French

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GPA 3.956