Government Affairs + Project Management + Public Relations

Hardiman Consulting Office on Capitol Hill

Michael has performed an outstanding job as Site Manager for this project in Iraq.  He quickly understood what the client was looking for and communicated those requirements back to the team in the states.  Mike stepped up and helped pull the project through so it could go live on time.      - Thomas Barnes, Program Manager L-3 Communications Incorporated     We did it!  The Council turned the tables locally and in Washington and our preferred NEPA alternative was chosen.  You drafted high impact newsletters and fundraising appeals, spoke at public hearings, plotted both overall strategy and specific tactics tailored for each situation.  Thanks Mike, you were with us every step of the way.          - Bernice Stableford, Chairwoman  Coastal Stewardship Council       Michael, thank you for your excellent support to the Joint Fires Cell, Multi National Corps Iraq.  Your dedication and devotion to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines is deeply appreciated.    - James McDonald, Brigadier General, US Army Multi National Corps Iraq, Fires and Information Operations          I want to acknowledge the team's exceptional accomplishment in deploying new equipment to so many locations in such a short period of time.  This has significantly improved the security of the United States; you can take pride in knowing that your efforts have made a difference.           - Tim Van Dyke, Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program   Department of Homeland Security     Mike, it was a pleasure.  The coalition you assembled successfully promoted our position.  Our testimony at Senate and House hearings was effective thanks to your guidance and very thorough preparation.  Your creativity in presenting our side of things substantially changed the terms of the debate.       - Fred Grau, Owner  Grasslyn Farms Incorporated     You’ve done a great job for us, Mike. You employed the most effective methods of communicating the democratization, civil society and reconstruction programs in the City and Governorate of Baghdad.  You were vigilant in your duties and stalwart in your dedication towards mission accomplishment.    - Leslie Dean, Minister-Counselor (ret.)   U. S. Agency for International Development       Mr. Hardiman, I can say without equivocation that I have personally enjoyed my tenure with you and am witness to the tremendous enduring contribution you have made to our strategic regional interests.   - Arnold Fields, Major General, US Marine Corps (ret.)  Chief of Staff, Iraq Reconstruction Management Office     Thank you for planning our trip to Washington.  From scheduling to document preparation to stage managing each meeting, you framed our presentation in the best possible light.  We met with all members of the delegation and senior staff, accomplished all our objectives and were able to negotiate from a position of strength.         - Donald Breen, Owner  Saddleback Mountain Ski Area     Mr. Hardiman, thank you for speaking at the recent Real Estate Investors Association Leadership Retreat.  You were extremely informative and presented in a professional manner, and were understandable to those of us at the grass roots level.  I would recommend you to any group wishing to expand their knowledge of lobbying and public relations.   - Daniel Marquardt, Vice President  K & D Home Specialists       Thank you very much for your participation in yet another Public Relations School.  As in the past, your lectures consistently receive high marks and favorable comments from the students.  Thanks again Mike for your time and energy!    - Dan Klenck, Schools Administrator   Leadership Institute       Mike is home now in DC working for the Department of Homeland Security.  Most recent update - 21 July 2010