Mak Pidgeon's resume.

1. Mark Pidgeon
(425) 221-3986
MrMarkPidgeon@gmail.com
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL
Proven expertise in legislative affairs, planning and setting public policy, lobbying, and long term vision. Key
skills include:
Developing Policy Building Coalitions
Setting Priorities Political Strategy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NINTENDO OF AMERICA, Redmond, WA 1990-2012
Product Performance Specialist
Protected company from liability in areas where consumer products had performance issues. Ensured that the
company complied with online privacy policy regulations. Researched and resolved issues in regard to online
fraud.
• Made sure that we were compliant with online privacy policy regulations such as COPPA, keeping the
company free of fines and violations.
• Resolved product performance issues of Nintendo products that could expose the company to liability,
closing the liability exposure, potentially saving the company millions of dollars.
• Resolved cases of online fraud which totaled over $200,000; protecting the company from further liability
issues and increasing consumer satisfaction.
• Resolved issues where refunds were not due, saving the company over $100,000.
KING COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY, Seattle, WA 1982-2004
Phonebank Supervisor (1982-1996)
Responsible for the entire fund raising operation, including hiring, firing, script development, list management,
and reporting to the Executive Board.
• Increased net revenue my first year by $200,000; an 80% increase.
• Increased net revenue by a minimum of 10% each subsequent year.
Chief Information Officer (1994-2004)
Responsible for all hardware and software purchases. Started the first website for the Party, responsible for all
domain issues. Developed, maintained, and wrote code for all databases. Provided lists and other requested
information to other party organizations.
• Totally revamped and updated an antiquated computer system, increasing the ability to provide
information to other organizations and greatly increasing efficiency.
• Resolved all office computer issues from hardware to software, saving the party from having to hire an
outside vendor to resolve issues.
Credentials Vice Chairman (1992-2004)
Responsible for making sure that caucuses and conventions were in compliance with RCW and party rules.
Made sure that all delegates and alternates from the precinct caucus level to the state convention were
legitimate, keeping the party free of legal challenges.
• Resolved issues of delegates and alternates whose credentials were in question.
• 100% of my credentials reports were accepted keeping the party free of legal challenges.

2. Treasurer (2003-2004)
Processed payroll for twelve employees; handled all tax issues with federal and state agencies. Produced
reports for the Public Disclosure Commission, responsible for all deposits, and acted as a liaison between the
organization and the bank.
• Reported to the Public Disclosure Commission with 100% accuracy.
• Revamped the credit card processing system, saving the party over $10,000 in fees.
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
HUNTERS HERITAGE COUNCIL, Republic, WA 2011-Present
President
Set and implement organization’s legislative, political, and electoral priorities. Coordinate lobbying efforts
with lobbyists in Olympia.
WASHINGTONIANS FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, Spokane, WA 2011-Present
Western Washington Vice President
Help set and implement policy for the organization. Research and report on pending wildlife issues. Help set
wildlife agenda with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, Olympia, WA 2011-Present
Game Management Advisory Council
Appointed by the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to this position. Help set seasons,
allocations, and priorities for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
UNITED STATES SPORTSMEN’S ALLIANCE, Columbus, OH 2008-Present
Local Field Director
Work with the Trailblazer program to give over 1,000,000 children outdoor experiences.
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL – NORTHWEST CHAPTER, Kent, WA 2010-Present
Governmental Affairs Chairman
Help set political agenda of organization. Report to board on issues effecting hunting community.
DR. REED DAVIS FOR UNITED STATES SENATE, Seattle, WA 2003-2005
Treasurer
Handled and deposited all contributions. Set-up bank account and credit card processing system. Reported to
the Federal Election Commission with 100% accuracy, keeping the campaign free from violations and fines.
FRIENDS OF TIM ERWIN, Bothell, WA 1989-1990
Campaign Manager
Wrote and implemented campaign plan, developed fund raising programs, and designed and developed
literature in order to successfully defeat an 18-year incumbent.
TEEN AGE REPUBLICANS, Manassas, VA 1986-1992
Washington State Advisor
Helped start and develop 12 new clubs and won national award as Outstanding Advisor in the Nation for 1987.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Washington, Seattle. WA
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