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In addition to the duties as Senior Associate, responsibilities include mastering specific legislative policies, enhancing business development, and developing and implementing firm wide policies and procedures.

Represent Northern California and Bay Area clients and additional municipalities across the state. Firm lead on securing $33.1 million dollars in critically needed park funds. Maintain relationships with legislators and key staff in the State Capitol. Work closely with our Washington DC team to support our clients’ agendas. Provide legislative updates, run legislation, and secure budget amendments on behalf of our clients. Explore federal, state, local, foundation and corporation funding to help support public sector and non-profit clients.

Responsible for oversight of daily operations and decision making for the two largest city agencies (Public Works Agency and Police Department) that have a combined annual budget of $ 323 million. Provided direct organizational leadership to create a standard operating procedure for multi faceted crime reduction initiative which was adopted by City Council and resulted in a drop in crime. Direct supervision of four different divisions with 45 employees. Implemented many cutting edge ideas for problem solving and outreach that were embraced by community groups and policy makers. Expanded the number of organized neighborhood public safety gatherings for three consecutive years, with an average of nearly 100 percent annual increase. Lead administrative staff member for three City Council committees. Provided expertise and support to the Mayor and City Council in the formulation, interpretation and application of public policy.

Managed three divisions, including Finance and Human Relations, five direct reports, and 40 staff members. Direct responsibility for the financial operations of the entire Agency, including revenues and expenditures. Implemented procedures to reduce number of worker's compensation claims subsequently adopted for the entire City.Served as Agency spokesperson and oversight of all media relations. Built strong media relations by clearly and concisely communicating several complex situations and events, and working directly with reporters on exclusive stories and interviews. Served as hearing officer for union grievances and improved key relationships with impacted unions through open and transparent communication and dialogues.

Lead spokesperson for Councilmember within the district. Improved overall public approval rating of Councilmember district wide through many grass roots marketing campaigns and developed new information dissemination strategies. Head of constituent services for Council district. Ensured proper and efficient service delivery for the 58,000 residents of Council district.