T OD D D . WI L LE N S (b) (6) Summary of Qualifications Offering more than two decades of leadership in government affairs with proven successes on behalf of the President of the United States, Members of Congress, national associations, private businesses and individuals. Senior management experience, including financial and human capital resources. A leader in the design and execution of legislative, regulatory, communication and political campaigns. Comprehensive business contacts within the legislative and executive branches. Core Competencies • Executive Management • Federal Ethics and Rules • Internal Communications • Campaign Oversight • Team Leadership • Coalition Building • Regulatory Process • Budget Management • Legislative Process • Strategic Planning • Crisis Management • Advocacy • Public Speaking • Public Policy • Press/Media Communication Career Achievements        Deputy Assistant Secretary to the President of the United States. Chief of Staff to Member of Congress. Policy Director of House Committee. Developed and executed federal, state and local government affairs campaigns. Oversaw the passage of hundreds of legislative bills. Directed and oversaw “significant” federal regulatory proposals. Managed successful congressional re-election campaigns. Professional Experience UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Washington, DC 2011- current Chief of Staff to the Honorable Stevan Pearce, second congressional district of New Mexico.  Oversee, manage and direct 18 full-time and 4 part-time staff, across 7 offices.  Direct communications with constituents; including state, tribal and local officials.  Maintain communication with House leadership staff and other key Member offices.  Advise the Congressman on policy and legislative issues.  Manage the Member’s re-elect campaigns and political activities. (Cook: R+5)  Successfully advocated for Member to be appointed to the House Financial Services Committee.  Successfully executed campaign for Chairmanship of the Congressional Western Caucus.  Led transition from campaign into congressional operations. VITELLO CONSULTING - Alexandria, VA 2009 - 2010 Partner at a full service government affairs consulting firm assisting clients whose interest intersected with the United States Congress, federal agencies and international regulatory agencies.  Lobbied on behalf client interests before the United States Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments and international regulatory bodies.  Developed, executed and managed campaigns in response to regulatory and legislative initiatives.  Implemented business plans to ensure maximum client development growth. Todd D. Willens • Page two • (b) (6) WASHINGTON STRATEGIES, LLC - Alexandria, VA 2008 Principal for an aggressive, creative consulting firm dedicated to providing clients with outstanding services that achieved lasting success.  Lobbied on behalf of client interest before the United States Congress and federal agencies.  Implemented actions to accomplish client government affairs goals and priorities. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - Washington, DC 2006 - 2008 Deputy Assistant Secretary at the federal department charged with protecting and managing the natural resources of the United States of America.  Oversaw operations, policies and budgets of agencies totaling more than 28,000 employees.  Served as “Acting” Assistant Secretary to fulfill obligations and duties of that position.  Directed and oversaw major and significant regulatory matters.  Coordinated operational management policies of federal agencies.  Represented the Administration before international regulatory and policy commissions.  Communicated regularly on key issues with the Secretary and the White House.  Coordinated communication and outreach to federal, tribal, state and local elected-officials.  Recommended policy, budget, management and regulatory items to the Secretary. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Washington, DC 2003 - 2006 Senior Policy Director for the House Committee on Natural Resources which was charged with overseeing federal policy specific to the environment, land use, energy, wildlife, ocean health, Native Americans, forestry, fisheries and the territories of the United States.  Principal advisor on all legislative and policy issues.  Developed and implemented the Committee’s policy agendas for the Chairman.  Built strong relationships within Congress to further the successes of the Committee’s work.  Represented the Committee during negotiations with the Administration, Senate, House, state and local governments, interest organizations and the public.  Represented the Committee before international policy and regulatory bodies.  Developed legislative campaigns and organized supporting coalitions. FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. - Tysons Corner, VA 2001 - 2003 Vice President, Government Relations for a privately held global corporation that produced live family entertainment.  Represented the company’s interests before local, state, federal and international legislative and regulatory bodies.  Developed and managed departmental budget and staffing.  Implemented company’s global public policy for conservation.  Directed grassroots/grasstops efforts in support of policy agendas. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Washington, DC 1994 – 2000 Legislative Director/Assistant/Correspondent to the Honorable Richard Pombo, eleventh congressional district of California.  Executed the Congressman’s legislative and policy agenda.  Directed crisis management projects.  Managed federal funding priorities.  Improved and made efficient the official correspondence system. Todd D. Willens • Page three • (b) (6) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA 1992 – 1994 Student Assistant, Government and Community Relations to the Chancellor of the University.  Drafted official correspondence.  Assisted with VIP visits/tours of campus. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Washington, DC 1991 – 1992 Office Aide/Salaried Intern to the Honorable Jerry Lewis, thirty-fifth congressional district of California.  Assisted the Administrative Assistant and Legislative Staff.  Greeted guests and helped with general office duties as assigned. Volunteer Experience JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES Dec 2016 – Jan 2017 PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP, Department of the Interior Agency Action Transition Team Nov 2016- Jan 2017 TRUMP FOR AMERICA, INC., Department of the Interior Agency Review Team Oct 2016 – Nov 2016 SADDLE ROCK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Member of the Board 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION, Board of Directors 2001-2002 Education UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts in History • 1994