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Monrovia, California, Us

Monrovia, California, Us

Serve as part of the District Executive Management Team; manage budget, department staff and the District’s state and federal legislative agenda incorporating advocacy, legislative review, analysis, and policy development. Represent the District at statewide industry groups and regional business organizations. Develop and manage the District’s external relations, public outreach and water conservation education programs. Serve as District media spokesperson; oversee development of press releases, media advisories, internal and external events, crisis communications strategies and all marketing materials related to District projects and initiatives. ►Created and successfully implemented an innovative, first-of-its-kind water conservation promotion – The San Gabriel Valley Water Smart City Challenge – within the Upper District service territory attendant to Governor Brown’s drought declaration. Program required cities to implement major water efficiency requirements and encouraged water rebates.−Earned the California Special Districts Association 2015 Excellence in Outreach Award for this successful initiative.► Also earned the 2017 Woman of Achievement Award in Environmental Protection, the 2016 Business of the Year Award, and the 2015 Sustainability Award.

Covina, Ca, Us

Rosemead, Ca, Us

• Managed high profile projects for EIX Public Affairs. Project lead in creating and executing communication strategies for federal and state legislative issues and leveraged corporate events with key stakeholders to maximize corporate reputation. Interfaced with executives to ensure advocacy strategies aligned with company goals and priorities. • Project lead in creating the outreach strategy for educating state and federal legislators on Company programs and policy positions. Developed quarterly newsletter, videos, and informational backgrounders for advocacy support for the DC and Sacramento offices. Coordinated tours for elected officials and agency regulators at Edison facilities.• Co-lead in the development and management of employee communications strategy for the Edison International Political Action Committee. Created key messages, materials, in-house events and promotions to bring value to employees and communicate EIPAC’s overall goals and strategic objectives.• Assisted in the analysis of state legislation which includes the identification of new bills, selection of subject matter experts, and monitoring timely responses during comment period. Responsible for compiling and analyzing comments, reconciling differing business interests and drafting Company position letters for Sacramento advocacy.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

• Served as project lead during Public Involvement phase for new transmission, substation and generation facilities, which included the development of external engagement strategies for the siting and construction phases; aligning public outreach and media plans that support company infrastructure initiatives and team goals.• Responsible for the development of communications materials such as Fact Sheets, Storyboards, Project Updates, website, media communications and other related project materials; translate complex technical information into understandable language for all audiences; coordinated Open House forums for customers. • Managed external PI consultants on various public involvement activities such as community assessments, stakeholder interviews, open house training for subject matter experts. Activities also include identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the cost, scope, and resources for the consultant, as well as overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of the consultant’s project performance.• Provided advocacy strategies to gain support for SCE’s projects; created crisis communication plans when appropriate for external engagement.

• City Liaison to Yorba Linda, Anaheim and Placentia. Maintained city council, county and community contacts and attend city functions on behalf of the Congressman. Prepared weekly briefings on issues related to the district.• Initiated and tracked Congressional inquiries/casework to Federal agencies on behalf of constituents. • Managed the Congressman’s schedule for all district events and meetings.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Created and implemented national PR campaigns, media relations strategies, promotions, sponsorships and co-branding opportunities for sports and entertainment clients: Easton Sports, Guitar Center, Prince Tennis, City of Los Angeles Triathlon and ESPN.• Provided on-site management for special events including media event coordination and staff management at such venues as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2002 X-Games, John R. Wooden Award and Experience Music Project.• Pitched and secured national, local and trade media coverage, wrote press releases and provided media training to clients.• Managed intern and event staff

• Created and implemented public affairs/media relations strategies for political and agricultural clients. • Served as media spokesperson for Spanish and English media.• Managed the implementation of a statewide Hispanic community outreach program for the California Department of Agriculture.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Master, Public Administration

Project Management Certification

Bachelor, Political Science