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Results-focused strategic communications and public affairs professional with nearly two decades ofproven leadership in the public and private sectors and experience in managing external affairs andcommunications, community and stakeholder engagement, government relations and press/media relations; collaborative leader and skilled coalition builder with a diverse background developing andimplementing integrated communications strategy through a range of public relationsactivities to drive stakeholder outreach, community awareness and execute organizationalthought leadership for high profile clients and public agencies. Knowledgeable in cultivatingkey influential relationships and building strategic partnerships to advance public policyobjectives, develop and promote community advocacy programs and navigate governmentagency approvals. Expertise in crisis management, event production, research and analysis,business processes and strategic networking.COMPETENCIES: Community & Government Relations ~ Communications Strategy ~ Public Relations/PR Strategy ~ Project Management ~ Public Outreach & Education Programs ~ Crisis Management ~ Presentations ~ Event Sponsorships ~ Media Relations/Press ~ Promotional Marketing ~ Digital & Social Media Marketing ~ Community & Coalition Partnerships ~ Business & Nonprofit Networking ~ Community Outreach Activities ~ Positioning ~ Government Advocacy ~ Public Policy ~ Training ~ Political Strategy ~ Marketing Campaigns ~ Program Development ~ Policy Implementation ~ Planning/Land Use ~ Public Speaking ~ Speech Writing/Talking Points ~ Event Planning ~ Strategic Planning ~ Budgeting ~ Team Leadership ~ Philanthropy ~ Fundraising

Listed skills include Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Relations, Nonprofits, and 54 others.

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  University Of California, Los Angeles

  Political Science/Public Policy