HON. EDDIE DUGAY
PROFILE
Highly efficient, reliable and conscientious individual with extensive management, legislative, lobbying and interpersonal skills developed from direct, senior-level involvement in elected government, consulting with Tribal Government, business development and management with entrepreneurial investors. A broad range of leadership and administration expertise gained via exemplary service in many high-pressure settings.
EXPERIENCE
(2017-Present) State and Federal Legislative & Community Development Consultant with Maine Organic Therapy and Remedy Compassion; 2 of the 8 registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Maine.
(2015-2016) Management Partner with Moon Tide Springs, Inc. and a Governmental consultant for Ocean Properties LTD
(2010-2014) Indian Township Director of Tribal Economic Development at Indian Township & State and Federal Governmental advisor
(2010-2014) Tribal Tomah Bottled Water project & Native Renewable Wind facilitator and governmental advisor.
(2006-2014) Federal/State Governmental advisor for the Passamaquoddy Tribal Governor at Indian Township
(1998-2006) Maine House of Representatives-District 33
(2006-2007) Project Sales Manger & Assistant CM for Cutler Navy Base Rehab Project; directly responsible for buyer relations and the sales of 28 condominiums in less than one year
(2006-2008) Legislative House Chairman – Office of Program Evaluation & Governmental Accountability- OPEGA
(2006) Member of Governor Baldacci’s Delegation: representing Maine products and export & import opportunities; visiting counterparts in Taipei and Havana
(2006) Project Manager: Washington County proposed $22 million airport project
(2005-2006) Co-chair, Governor Baldacci’s Economic Development Task Force for Washington County
(1998-2002) Maine Substance Abuse Commissioner
(1995-2003) Owner/Administrator of Campbell Hill Adult Family Care Home
(2003-2005) Project Coordinator 28mw Bio-mass power plant, Government Relations and Funding Coordinator [$15 million budget], Worcester Energy, Deblois, ME
(1994-1996) John E. Baldacci’s Congressional Field Representative
(1980-1994) Sensory Analyst & Consumer Product Analyst – Shaw Mudge & Company Stamford CT
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In charge of overall scheduling, tasking, collaborating and managing of budgets and timelines
- Handling and resolving staff queries, legislative outcomes and issues
- Preparing progress reports, stakeholder collaboration and outcome based project tracking tasks
- Setting clear objectives and standards for all personnel and staff
- Managing and maintaining high performance standards
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Low Income Tax Credit Project Manager for Indian Township winning a $7 million tax credit award in 2009. Application timeline is usually 6 mos., but was able to collaborate and complete the successful application in 90 days; continually achieved all goals within strict guidelines and regulations
- Member of National Council of State Legislators (NCSL): a leadership assignment to attend legislative conferences throughout the United States. [8 years]
- Gained in-depth knowledge of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, having been given the honor of living on reservation for 6 mos.
- Annual travel to Washington DC with Tribal leaders to meet with Congressional Delegation during annual United Southern & Eastern Tribes (USET) Impact Week
- Past President Narraguagus Watershed Council – Past VP Narraguagus Salmon Association – Past Treasurer Pleasant River Fish & Game – Member American Legion – Masonic Lodge – NRA Freedom Award recipient – Town of Harrington Board of Selectman
EDUCATION
- Low Income Tax Credit Project Manager for Indian Township winning a $7 million tax credit award in 2009. Application timeline is usually 6 mos., but was able to collaborate and complete the successful application in 90 days; continually achieved all goals within strict guidelines and regulations
- Member of National Council of State Legislators (NCSL): a leadership assignment to attend legislative conferences throughout the United States. [8 years]
- Gained in-depth knowledge of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, having been given the honor of living on reservation for 6 mos.
- Annual travel to Washington DC with Tribal leaders to meet with Congressional Delegation during annual United Southern & Eastern Tribes (USET) Impact Week
- Past President Narraguagus Watershed Council – Past VP Narraguagus Salmon Association – Past Treasurer Pleasant River Fish & Game – Member American Legion – Masonic Lodge – NRA Freedom Award recipient – Town of Harrington Board of Selectman
- U.S. Navy, Communications and National Security Agency, Cryptology – Pensacola Florida.
SKILLS
- Excellent planning/organizational skills
- Exceptional leadership, training and motivational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Efficient analytical and problem-solving skills
- Natural ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of team
- Excellent teambuilding skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills in many applications