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California Strategies Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Dillon Ceglio Dillon Ceglio Los Angeles, California Details
Dillon Ceglio's California Strategies Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Co Founder at Original GRIT LLC
Industry Banking
Experience
Original GRIT LLC   June 2014 - Present
City National Bank  August 2013 - Present
Gale Brewer for Manhattan Borough President   June 2013 - August 2013
HSG Campaigns  January 2013 - May 2013
California Strategies   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Consulting, Social Media Consulting, Innovation Consulting, Social Media Strategist, Strategic Consulting, Social Media Advertising, Customer Service, Innovation, Political Consulting, Social Media Marketing, Innovation Development, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, Sales, Outlook, Marketing, Teamwork, Access, Time Management, Event Planning, Finance, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Political Economy, Data Analysis, Construction, Fundraising, Spanish, Market Research, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Strategy, Community Outreach, Basketball, Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Financial Markets, Powerlifting, Tax Preparation

Education
University of Southern California, Dana & David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Union County College   2009 — 2011
Associates, Business

St. Peter's Preparatory School   2005 — 2008

Jim Lites Jim Lites Sacramento, California Area Details
Jim Lites's California Strategies Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Partner, California Strategies
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   June 2015 - Present
Town Hall Capital   April 2011 - Present
California Airports Council   July 2009 - Present
Schott & Lites Advocates   October 1998 - Present
Juniper Capital LLC   March 2008 - April 2011
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Cruz Bustamante   November 1997 - October 1998
California State Assembly Speaker Cruz Bustamante   December 1996 - November 1997
California State Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee   January 1995 - December 1995
California State Assembly Member Marguerite Archie-Hudson   October 1993 - January 1995
California State Assembly  October 1992 - October 1993

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Politics, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Economic Development, Government, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Public Administration, Legislation

Education
California State University-Sacramento   1989 — 1995
Master's degree, International Affairs

Universidad de Belgrano   1990 — 1990
Study Abroad, International Political Economy

California State University-Sacramento   1988 — 1989
Fellowship, California State Senate

University of California, Los Angeles   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Political Science, International Affairs Concentration

Theresa O'Brien Theresa O'Brien San Francisco Bay Area Details
Theresa O'Brien's California Strategies Experience March 2008 - March 2009
Job Executive Assistant at A.R. SanchezCorea & Associates, Inc.
Industry
Experience
A.R. Sanchez-Corea & Associates, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Stitch Fix  November 2014 - June 2015
Smith, Watts & Martinez   April 2009 - December 2011
California Strategies   March 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Telephone Skills, Payroll, Fundraising, Administrative..., Invoicing

Education
Sonoma State University

Camden McEfee Camden McEfee San Francisco Bay Area Details
Camden McEfee's California Strategies Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Vice Chair, California Strategies
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   January 2014 - Present
California Strategies   April 1999 - Present
California Strategies   January 2011 - January 2014
Governor's Office  January 1995 - January 1999
Governor's Office  January 1991 - January 1995

Education
University of Southern California   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Jordan Blair Jordan Blair Sacramento, California Details
Jordan Blair's California Strategies Experience May 2005 - August 2006
Job Director of Communications & Interim Education Foundation Director at Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange
Industry Construction
Experience
Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange  April 2015 - Present
University of Southern California  August 2007 - Present
Jesuit High School  July 2010 - June 2014
State of California  November 2009 - July 2010
State of California  January 2009 - November 2009
University of Southern California  September 2006 - August 2007
Elaine Wright for Elk Grove Community Services District Board of Directors   April 2006 - November 2006
California Strategies   May 2005 - August 2006
United States House of Representatives  2000 - 2000

Skills
Government Relations, Community Relations, External Affairs, Media Relations, Government, Policy, Newsletters, Non-profits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Media, Writing, Research, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Editing, Public Speaking, Grants, Word, Excel, Budgeting, Teaching, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Administration, Access, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, System Administration, Community Development, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Marketing, International Relations, Management, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Marketing Communications

Education
University of Southern California   2007 — 2015
Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development

University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy   2006 — 2007
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration

California State University-Sacramento   2005 — 2006
MA, Government

William & Mary   2001 — 2004
BA, Government, History

Timothy Alamsjah Timothy Alamsjah Irvine, California Details
Timothy Alamsjah's California Strategies Experience February 2013 - July 2013
Job Law Student
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of California, Irvine School of Law  May 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice   June 2015 - August 2015
United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California   January 2015 - April 2015
University of California, Irvine School of Law  August 2014 - December 2014
Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals  May 2014 - August 2014
California Strategies   February 2013 - July 2013
AFSCME  January 2012 - December 2012
Target  September 2011 - December 2011
ASUCD Unitrans  January 2009 - September 2011
California State Senate  January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Customer Service, Report Writing, Legislative Affairs, Analytical Writing, Internet Research, Organization, Clerical Skills, Time Management, Letter Writing, Team-oriented, Team Leadership, American Politics, Telephone Skills, Data Collection, Cashiering, Multitasker, Website Updating, Money Management, Calendaring, Grant Monitoring, Event Management, Manage Client..., Project Management, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Lexis, LexisNexis

Education
University of California, Irvine School of Law   2013 — 2016
J.D. Candidate, Class of 2016, 3.71/4.3

University of California, Davis   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Economics, 3.78/4.0

Lowell High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Tessa Barron Tessa Barron New York, New York Details
Tessa Barron's California Strategies Experience June 2007 - August 2011
Job Director of Media Strategy at SutherlandGold Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
SutherlandGold Group  July 2015 - Present
PPR Worldwide  November 2014 - July 2015
PPR North America   November 2012 - November 2014
Marvell Semiconductor  August 2011 - December 2012
California Strategies   June 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Messaging, Business Development, Product Development, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Management, Strategy, Public Policy, Policy, Leadership, Analysis, Nonprofits, Event Management, Strategic Communications

Education
Rice University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Shaina Nanavati Shaina Nanavati Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Shaina Nanavati's California Strategies Experience February 2013 - May 2013
Job Master of Environmental Management Candidate at Duke University
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies  October 2014 - June 2015
Virginia Advanced Energy Industries Coalition   October 2014 - February 2015
Electric Vehicles International  July 2013 - January 2014
California Strategies   February 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Marketing, Photoshop, Grants, Event Management, Editing, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Blogging, Analysis, Public Policy, Policy

Education
Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment   2015 — 2017
Masters of Environmental Management (M.E.M.) in Energy and the Environment

University of California, Davis   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Philosophy

Shaina Brown Shaina Brown Sacramento, California Details
Shaina Brown's California Strategies Experience April 2011 - November 2012
Job Social change for global impact
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault  January 2014 - Present
California Council of Land Trusts   November 2012 - January 2014
California Strategies   April 2011 - November 2012
CleanTECH San Diego  August 2009 - March 2011
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability  June 2009 - September 2009
The San Diego Foundation  March 2009 - May 2009
Southwest Strategies  October 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Program Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Renewable Energy, Public Policy, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Consulting, Climate Change, Strategy, Policy, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Public Affairs, Violence Against Women, Sexual Violence, Member Relations, Membership Development, Business Development, Management

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science

Benjamin Haddad Benjamin Haddad San Diego, California Details
Benjamin Haddad's California Strategies Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Principal at California Strategies
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   July 2006 - Present
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce  2009 - 2010
Science Applications International Corporation  January 2001 - June 2006
Governor Pete Wilson  December 1996 - June 1998
San Diego Mayor Susan Golding   February 1995 - December 1996
Governor Pete Wilson  March 1993 - January 1994
Governor Pete Wilson  January 1991 - March 1993
Congressman Bill Lowery (R-CA)   April 1986 - December 1990
Congressman Bill Lowery   January 1981 - January 1986

Skills
Lawyer, Public Policy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Government, Politics, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Corporate Communications, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Fundraising, Policy, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Community Development, Message Development, Volunteer Management, Political Consulting

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   1977 — 1980
J.D., Law

University of Southern California   1973 — 1977
A.B., Philosophy

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Program for Senior Managers in Government

Karen Koerner Smith Karen Koerner Smith San Francisco Bay Area Details
Karen Koerner Smith's California Strategies Experience September 2009 - April 2010
Job Experienced IT Applications Analyst: Healthcare & ERP
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Optovue  May 2010 - August 2010
California Strategies   September 2009 - April 2010
Delta Dental  March 2008 - July 2008
Therma-Wave  January 2005 - November 2007
Stanford Univ Med Center   December 2003 - January 2005
Mylex/IBM   April 1997 - October 2002
Mylex/IBM   2000 - 2002

Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics
BS Magna cum Laude, Business Administration Computer Info Systems

Melissa McGann Flanigan Melissa McGann Flanigan Sacramento, California Details
Melissa McGann Flanigan's California Strategies Experience January 2010 - Present
Job Legislative Advocate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   January 2010 - Present
US Bank  2008 - 2009
First Marblehead Corporation  June 2007 - May 2008
Bank of America  2005 - 2006
Wachovia Education Finance  2000 - 2003

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   2007 — 2008
MBA

University of California, Irvine   1988 — 1992
B.A., Psychology

Claire van Zuiden Claire van Zuiden Sacramento, California Area Details
Claire van Zuiden's California Strategies Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Associate at California Strategies
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
California Strategies   July 2013 - Present
CPV Consortium   June 2009 - Present
Arbor Day Foundation  January 2013 - May 2013
California Strategies   September 2009 - May 2012
Sacramento Tree Foundation  September 2010 - April 2012
Conservation Strategy Group  April 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Policy, Research, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Renewable Energy, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Politics, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Government, Media Relations, Environmental Policy, Nonprofits

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2012 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Environmental Science and Policy

University of California, Davis   2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science

Deborah Shields Deborah Shields San Francisco Bay Area Details
Deborah Shields's California Strategies Experience January 2015 - Present
Job More Than Smart/California Strategies,LLC
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
More Than Smart   January 2015 - Present
California Strategies   January 2015 - Present
Macy's/Savvy Tax, Inc./Alan Magree Consulting   2009 - 2014
Current TV  July 2006 - February 2009
Fox Broadcasting Company  January 2000 - January 2005
20th Century Fox  February 1993 - January 2000
Saatchi & Saatchi LA  June 1992 - February 1993
New Line Cinema LLC  June 1990 - June 1992
Asher/Gould Advertising   June 1987 - June 1990

Skills
Marketing, Organization, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Project Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Office Management, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, New Media, Television, Broadcast, Media Buying, Radio Broadcasting, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Advertising, Media Planning, Content Strategy, Film, Event Planning, Public Policy

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Graphic Design

University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine and Studio Arts

Devon Ford Devon Ford Sacramento, California Area Details
Devon Ford's California Strategies Experience April 2005 - Present
Job Associate at California Strategies
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
California Strategies   April 2005 - Present
Burson-Marsteller  January 2000 - March 2005
FamiliesFirst  June 1998 - June 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Government Affairs, Media Relations, Public Relations, Research, Crisis Management, Community Outreach, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Message Development, Politics, Legislative Relations, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Policy, Coalitions, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, Program Management, Fundraising, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Political Consulting

Education
CSU Chico   1990 — 1996
BA, Anthropology

C. Peter Ferguson C. Peter Ferguson San Francisco, California Details
C. Peter Ferguson's California Strategies Experience February 2014 - April 2014
Job Associate at Silicon Valley Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Next Generation.  April 2014 - December 2014
California Strategies   February 2014 - April 2014
Fundacion Pumalin   June 2013 - September 2013
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers  January 2013 - April 2013
Dewey Square Group  August 2011 - May 2012
International Language Institute  2012 - 2012
Nsambya Ex-Street Children Organization   May 2011 - June 2011
Hedges & Tumposky, LLP   January 2011 - May 2011
West End House, Boys and Girls Club  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Team Leadership, Collaboration, ESL, Strategic Communications, Social Equity, Teaching, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Project Management, Data Management, Advocacy, Political Campaigns, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Teacher Training, Literacy

Education
Boston College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology

Elise Pietro Elise Pietro Los Angeles, California Details
Elise Pietro's California Strategies Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) eIntern at U.S. Department of State
Industry International Affairs
Experience
U.S. Department of State   September 2014 - May 2015
US-China Business Council  May 2014 - August 2014
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-6)   January 2014 - May 2014
USC School of International Relations  October 2013 - May 2014
Model United Nations of Southern California   March 2013 - December 2013
Global Washington  May 2013 - August 2013
California Strategies   January 2013 - May 2013
Children's House International Adoption Agency   June 2012 - August 2012

Education
University of Southern California   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Relations

East China Normal University   2014 — 2014
China in a Global Context

The George Washington University   2014 — 2014
Public Policy

Western Washington University   2011 — 2012
Mandarin Chinese

Dane Axelgard Dane Axelgard San Francisco, California Details
Dane Axelgard's California Strategies Experience June 2008 - September 2008
Job Spine Specialist at Nuvasive
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Nuvasive  January 2015 - Present
NuVasive  August 2013 - December 2014
Stryker  February 2012 - July 2013
Capital Asset Exchange & Trading, LLC   November 2011 - February 2012
HarvestMark, Inc.   July 2011 - November 2011
ID Media / Activate Direct   June 2010 - September 2010
MINDBODY, Inc.   November 2009 - June 2010
Hydrosorb Inc.   June 2009 - August 2009
California Strategies   June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Management, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Selling, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Trade Shows, Direct Sales, PowerPoint, Lead Generation

Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2007 — 2011
Business, Agribusiness, Wine and Viticulture

Kayla Woods Kayla Woods Sacramento, California Area Details
Kayla Woods's California Strategies Experience June 2013 - October 2014
Job Public Affairs Manager at Visit California
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Visit California  August 2015 - Present
Visit California  August 2015 - Present
Capital Fellows Program  October 2014 - August 2015
California Strategies   June 2013 - October 2014
US Department of Justice  September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, C++, English, Grant Writing

Education
University of California, Davis   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Neil Patrick Clark Neil Patrick Clark Sacramento, California Area Details
Neil Patrick Clark's California Strategies Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job J.D. Candidate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
California Strategies   June 2013 - August 2013
Jesuit High School  July 2011 - July 2012
UC Santa Cruz  January 2011 - March 2011
UC Santa Cruz  January 2011 - March 2011
The Raben Group  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Event Planning

Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, 3L -- Third Year

University of California, Santa Cruz   2007 — 2011
B.A., Major: Philosophy, Minor: Sociology

Jesuit High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Katherine Johnston Katherine Johnston San Diego, California Details
Katherine Johnston's California Strategies Experience November 2010 - May 2011
Job Senior Policy Advisor/Director of Budget and Infrastructure Policy
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego   March 2014 - Present
Councilmember Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego   January 2013 - March 2014
Councilmember Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego   May 2011 - December 2012
California Strategies   November 2010 - May 2011
High Tech High  September 2010 - May 2011
Edwin Markham Middle School   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Spanish, SPSS, Budget, Financial Analysis, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Public Sector, Public Finance, Government, Local Government, Education, Educational Technology, Government Relations, Grants, Analysis

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Education

University of California, San Diego   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Phil Graham Phil Graham Greater San Diego Area Details
Phil Graham's California Strategies Experience April 2002 - March 2003
Job Candidate for the 76th district at California State Assembly
Industry Research
Experience
California State Assembly  June 2015 - Present
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute  August 2010 - June 2015
Pedal the Cause  2012 - 2015
Pedal the Cause  2012 - 2015
Pedal the Cause  2012 - 2015
Executive with 15 years in business development in high technology, in US & Asia Pacific   October 2006 - August 2010
Crossflo Systems  June 2003 - October 2006
California Strategies   April 2002 - March 2003
Ion Global - Molecular - Isobar // AEGIS MEDIA   January 2000 - February 2002
Sony Electronics International   February 1996 - December 1999

Skills
Mandarin, Singapore, Fundraising, Strategic Alliances, C4ISR, Sales, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Relations, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Research, Public Speaking, Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, CRM, Analysis, Product Management, Event Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Business Planning, Project Planning, Product Development, Nonprofits, Strategy, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Proposal Writing, Bugzilla

Education
INSEAD   2002 — 2002
Executive Education, Negotiation Dynamics

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1994 — 1996
MBA - Master of Global Management, Asian Studies, Mandarin Chinese (Honors)

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1994 — 1996
MBA, Global Business

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   1986 — 1990
BS, Entrepreneurship

La Jolla High School   1984 — 1986
High School Diploma

Alex Willens Alex Willens Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Alex Willens's California Strategies Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Offices of Alex Willens   May 2012 - Present
Boutique Luxury Apartment Group, LLC.   November 2011 - May 2012
California Strategies   2006 - 2009

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Research, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Special Education Law, Disability Law, Juvenile Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Entertainment Law, California Appellate Law, Business Entity..., Landlord-Tenant Law, Real Estate Law, Apartments, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Formation, Real Estate Project..., Permit Compliance

Education
Whittier Law School   2008 — 2011
JD

University of Southern California   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Regina Santamaria Regina Santamaria Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Regina Santamaria's California Strategies Experience August 2005 - February 2013
Job Executive Assistant to the Chairman at California Republican Party
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Republican Party  March 2013 - Present
Comforts of Home RCFE   2012 - Present
California Strategies   August 2005 - February 2013

Skills
Public Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Government, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Public Policy, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Research, Policy Analysis, Administrative..., Public Affairs

Education
California Baptist University   2015 — 2016
Accounting and Business/Management

Chaffey College   2003 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA), University Studies

Carol Whiteside Carol Whiteside Modesto, California Area Details
Carol Whiteside's California Strategies Experience September 2009 - Present
Job California Strategies: Public Policy, Government Relations, Land Use, Permitting, Resource Conservation; Community Devel
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   September 2009 - Present
Now California Strategies -was Great Valley Center   1996 - 2013

Skills
Government, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Policy, Media Relations, Politics, Political Campaigns, Local Government, Coalitions, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Administration, Program Management, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Program Development, Workshop Facilitation, Research, Community Development, Grants, Grant Writing, Legislation, Political Consulting, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Message Development, Environmental Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Economic Development, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Land Use, Community Organizing, Speech Writing, Community Engagement, Program Evaluation, Public/private..., Governmental Affairs, Political Communication, Redevelopment, Public Finance, State Government

Education
University of California, Davis
BA, Psychology

Craig Benedetto Craig Benedetto Greater San Diego Area Details
Craig Benedetto's California Strategies Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Principal, California Strategies
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
California Strategies   February 2008 - Present
BOMA San Diego  2001 - Present
Benedetto Communications   January 1999 - Present
Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger   1997 - 1999
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce  1996 - 1997

Skills
Public Relations, Leadership Development, Media Relations, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Grants, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Government, Policy, Marketing, Press Releases, Volunteer Management, Politics, Creative Direction, Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Policy Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Sales, Editing, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Event Management, Public Affairs, Strategy, Community Development, Social Media, Program Management, Program Development, Leadership, Start-ups, Negotiation, Team Building, Research, Organizational..., Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Political Campaigns, Business Development, Entrepreneurship

Education
Christian High School   1992 — 1996

San Diego State University-California State University   1987 — 1991
Political Science and Government

Leslie Rodriguez Leslie Rodriguez United States Details
Leslie Rodriguez's California Strategies Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Principal at California Strategies
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   February 2013 - Present
Summit Strategic Partners   July 2012 - Present
ClearEdge Power  November 2011 - September 2012
Solyndra  June 2010 - November 2011
Symantec  January 2007 - April 2010
Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger  January 2005 - January 2007
Alum Rock School District  April 2004 - December 2004
City of San Jose  September 2001 - April 2004
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County  1997 - 1998

Skills
Policy Analysis, Program Management, Government, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Policy, Editing, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning

Education
San Jose State University   1999 — 2002
MSW, Social Policy

Dominican University of California   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, History

Nevada Union High School

Jim Cunneen Jim Cunneen San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jim Cunneen's California Strategies Experience July 2007 - Present
Job Principal at California Strategies LLC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
California Strategies   July 2007 - Present
Cisco  July 2005 - June 2007
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce  April 2001 - August 2005
California State Assembly  December 1994 - December 2000
Applied Materials  December 1992 - December 1994
U.S. House of Representatives   1988 - 1992
California State Senate  1986 - 1988
U.S. House of Representatives   1985 - 1986

Skills
Government Affairs, Public Policy, Economic Development, Team Leadership, Communications Strategy, Politics, Global Government..., Regulatory Strategy, Business Development, Government Sales, Strategic Communications, Sales, Government, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Corporate Social..., Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Philanthropy, Policy, Public Administration, Local Government, State Government, Legislation, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Organizational..., Grants, Coalitions, Event Management, Environmental Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Community Development, Program Management, Message Development, Social Media, Governmental Affairs, Press Releases, Research, Business Strategy

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1980 — 1985
BA, Political Science

Henry M Gunn High School, Palo Alto

Tessa Barron Tessa Barron Sacramento, California Area Details
Tessa Barron's California Strategies Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Assistant at California Strategies
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
California Strategies   January 2009 - Present

Education
Rice University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Policy Studies

James Rodota James Rodota Santa Barbara, California Area Details
James Rodota's California Strategies Experience June 2014 - June 2015
Job Fellow at California Strategies
Industry Executive Office
Experience
UC Santa Barbara  September 2011 - Present
California Strategies   June 2014 - June 2015
Cal Gamma Chapter, Sigma Phi Epislon   September 2013 - December 2013
Fulcrum Property   June 2013 - August 2013
California Strategies   June 2012 - August 2012
Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club   May 2011 - August 2011
Forward Observer Inc.  May 2009 - August 2009
Forward Observer Inc.  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Community Outreach, Project Management, Fundraising

Education
UCSB   2011 — 2015
BA, Economics, French, Spatial Studies

Alexander Hively Alexander Hively Los Angeles, California Details
Alexander Hively's California Strategies Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Research Intern at German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Industry
Experience
German Institute for International and Security Affairs   May 2014 - July 2014
California Strategies   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Public Policy, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Research, Public Speaking

Education
University of Southern California   2012 — 2016
Public Policy