James R Coltharp
Roles available for:
- Fractional
- Consulting
- Contract
- Interim
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- https://jcpolicysolutions.com
- Assets
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English,
English
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French
French
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English,
Achievements
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Expertise
Strategy Public policy development Senior advisor Data analysis Budgeting Managing and leading senior and multi-level teams, attorneys. External affairs. -
Employees overseen
10 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 12,000,000
Roles available for:
- Fractional
- Consulting
- Contract
- Interim
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- https://jcpolicysolutions.com
- Assets
-
Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English,
English
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French
French
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English,
Achievements
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Strengths in this role: Business Strategist for Expanding Companies | Executive & Team Coach | Leader of Teams | Trusted Advisor & Catalyst Helping Drive Engagement, Alignment, Competitive Excellence & Execution |
Industry Group: Media
Industry: Broadcast Media
Years of experience: 22 years
Company name: Comcast NBCUniversal
Company size: 186,000 employees
Role in this company: Opened Comcast’s Washington office in 1998, achieved numerous favorable outcomes, and contributed to Firm’s growth during a 20+ year tenure; successfully represented Comcast before the FCC, Congress & other federal agencies regarding cable TV, programming content & equipment technology matters. Contributed to earning & building Comcast’s credibility/reputation with regulators & the public during key early years; served as primary contact to trade associations. Led senior multi-function teams.
Strengths in this role: Business Strategist for Expanding Companies | Executive & Team Coach | Leader of Teams | Trusted Advisor & Catalyst Helping Drive Engagement, Alignment, Competitive Excellence & Execution |
Industry Group: Media
Industry: Broadcast Media
Years of experience: 22 years
Company name: Comcast Corporation
Company size: 186,000 employees
Role in this company: Directed teams to mitigate regulations in increasingly competitive environment: Established strategy & guided hundreds of filings to relieve nearly entire footprint from local cable system-rate regulation over 17 years. Helped avoid/limit policy efforts that may have burdened company operations in regulation. Led regulatory approvals/government outreach for several historic acquisitions. Enhanced standing as good corporate citizen via community actions, success in major customer initiatives.
Strengths in this role: Business Strategist & Capacity Builder for Expanding Agency| Leader of Teams | Trusted Advisor & Catalyst Helping Drive Engagement, Alignment, Competitive Excellence| Capacity builder & Execution |
Industry Group: Government
Industry: Public Policy
Years of experience: 8 years
Company name: Federal Communications Commission
Company size: 1,400 employees
Role in this company: Developed policy positions; represented 2 Commissioners on policy matters/ rulemakings re. telephone, cable television, and other telecom issues. Video issues included rate regulation rules and 1992 Cable Act implementation. Advised Commissioner Quello on matters regarding Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Commissioner Barrett on Cable Act of 1992. Led team of attorneys in implementing program access/carriage agreement provisions of 1992 Cable Act. Special Commendations by Commissioners.
Strengths in this role: Scope of Work: Organizational alignment | Strategic planning & execution | Team & Executive Coaching | Accelerated Teams' strong start | Peak performance guidance | Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation|
Industry Group: Media
Industry: Broadcast Media
Years of experience: 5 years
Company name: James Coltharp Policy Solutions
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Helps companies/industries to meet regulatory and government-related needs & to respond to critical issues/policy projects by advising on public policy strategy/development, & creating effective and reasonable solutions for today's competitive environment. Assist communications, media, IT and other companies in rapidly-changing marketplaces, & companies preparing for challenges in regulated/ developing-policy environments. Contribute sound analysis, experience & execution.
Company name: KeepressingOn Project
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Serves businesses, teams, and leaders who seek to generate growth, increase productivity, and create an expectant and positive view of the future. Provide highly professional business and executive coaching and strategic consulting, and drive a culture of competitive excellence for diverse clients. Contribute well-established expertise and excellent execution. Act as a catalyst & quickly build strong starts for teams with energy that lasts, discipline & commitment to fuels peak performance.
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Degrees & accreditations
• Miami University, Oxford, OH, M.A. Applied Economics, 1986, B.A. Economics, Public Admin, 1983
• Miami University, Oxford, OH,B.A. Economics, Public Admin, 1983
International Coaching Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (pending), 2024; ACC, 2020
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Success story
Transactions: led regulatory approvals/congressional outreach for multiple historic acquisitions Directed regulatory team regarding work to develop media/Internet tools to enhance accessibility for sight- and hearing-impaired communities. Engaged with community regarding creation of further solutions. Helped develop corporate initiatives to create digital technology opportunities, partnerships in schools and community centers, and local-oriented programming