A6_-_Resume_RB.docx

This is a resume for Rex Bartlett, an Arizona-based professional with relevant experience in public affairs and communications. Bartlett holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Boise State University in Communication and Political Science with an International Relations and Comparative Politics emphasis, both completed in Spring 2020. His professional background includes roles as an Account Executive at HighGround Public Affairs in Phoenix (February 2022–November 2022), where he directed communications for municipal and ballot measure campaigns, monitored public opinion and election data, and developed media strategies; a Paralegal position at Accident Law Group in Tempe (September 2020–February 2022), managing personal injury cases and coordinating legal communications; and a current position as Valley Young Professionals Board Member with the Greater Phoenix Chamber (July 2025–Present), focused on developing networks and supporting chamber initiatives. Bartlett demonstrates proficiency with standard business software including Microsoft Office applications and Google G Suite, along with Adobe Creative Suite expertise and social media management capabilities. He possesses intermediate Spanish language proficiency and elementary German language skills, supporting his communications and advocacy background.

The Arizona Secretary of State is seeking an Authorized Public Lobbyist under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) to provide professional intergovernmental state legislative advocacy services for the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for strategic legislative representation, engagement with state legislators, and advancement of the agency's policy objectives. No incumbent vendor information, specific budget range, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are disclosed. Technical inquiries regarding the state's eProcurement system submission process must be submitted at least five business days before the proposal due date, with the state declining responsibility for responding to inquiries submitted within this timeframe.