(304) 612-1815
PO Box 11318, Charleston, WV, 25339,
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Experienced professional in association management and government relations, demonstrated skills in appropriations, politics, taxation, policy analysis and development, legislative rule making and bill tracking, government procurement, direct lobbying, event planning, non-profit management, and more. 15+ years of Executive/Leadership and government relations experience.
6-10 years
WV Kids Count Board of Directors, WV Community Action Partnership Board of Directors, 15+ years of non-profit work, 10+ years of legislative experience.
I served as a budget and policy analyst for the Speaker and Majority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and the House Finance Committee. I also served as a research analyst for several joint legislative committees, including the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. I served as a policy/budget advisor to the House of Delegates Minority Office. I provided advice, account management analysis and development of public policy relating to the state budget, public education, education and the arts, health, human services, energy, commerce, tourism, and other policy issues. I gave guidance and oversight on legislative rules, and proposed legislation for consistency with the legislative budget and proposed policies. I served on the House of Delegates Redistricting Committee, House of Delegates/Senate Budget Conference Committee. In addition, I served as director of legislative services for the Department of Health and Human Resources and as senior policy analyst in the Office of the Governor.
Melanie has 15 + years of working in Executive/Leadership capacities with nonprofits and government relations industry. Ares of specialties include Politics, Policy Analysis and Development, Legislative Bill Tracking and Rule Making Process, Government Budgeting, Direct Lobbying, Event Planning, Nonprofit Management, Negotiations, Association Management, and Government Procurement.
Melanie is a strong professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Fairmont State University
Robinson Capitol Consulting (RCC) is a full-service government relations and public affairs firm. We help a wide range of companies, associations and government entities achieve their public policy and business goals.
RCC has been building relationships between our clients and our government for more than 30 years. We strive to find our clients solutions to the most complex issues, while being an advocate, solid support, educator and a liaison for our clients and their profession.
20+ years
Chad D. Robinson owner of the government relations and consulting firm, Robinson Capitol Consulting, Inc (RCC). Mr. Robinson has worked within the government relations capacity since 1999, and actively been involved in more than 25 Legislative Sessions.
Chad graduated from Shepherd College in Shepherdstown WV in 1996 with a degree in Political Science and Economics. He earned his Master's Degree from West Virginia University in 1999 with a Masters of Legal Studies.
RCC represents state and local associations and businesses in West Virginia.
Association management is one of Mr. Robinson's passions, providing leadership, legislative expertise, and helping to reach professional goals within the Association. This passion assures members are protected and succeed in professional goals and strategic growth.
Playing a key role in successful legislation, Mr. Robinson has directed lobbying efforts for the Associations and the clients he represents for 19 years. His presence at the State Capitol during the Legislative Sessions and Interim meetings has developed relationships with Legislators and staff members which successfully benefit those he represents.
Chad's experience also includes WV Senate Senior Legislative Analyst and WV Attorney General Consumer Protection agent. These positions provided him knowledge regarding professional legislation, and working with WV consumers, community organizations, businesses and local government regarding Consumer Protection.
Chad is active in his local community where he resides with his wife and 2 children and serves as Charleston WV city councilman. Chad accepts challenges head with professionalism, knowledge and expertise.
"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." -Joshua J. Martin
