Patricia Aleman
Los Angeles
Summary
Strategic business leader, public policy advocate, and trusted advisor with 20+ years of experience in Government and Community affairs, tackling public policy issues, trends, and business challenges. Manage key relationships with government and community officials, legal counsel, and constituents. Critical attention to detail, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate public policy matters into internal business issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Affairs Consultant
Strategic Government Affairs
01.2018 - Current
- Los Angeles-based local and state government affairs consulting company, where we advise Fortune 100 companies and small businesses With an emphasis on environmental, technology and transportation policy, Ron’s current clients include Southwest Airlines, Skanska, Hewlett-Packard, Warner Bros., Webcor, Pallets Shelter, ect
Director, Executive Office Programs
San Francisco Travel Association
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Private, not-for-profit, 501(c) 6 membership organization made up of 45 Board of Directors elected by membership and 1300 + business partnerships
- Spearhead the President & CEO programs, projects & committees
- Manage the Board of Directors strategy and recruitment
- Devise the development and execution of community affair strategies, public policy issues, initiatives and outreach
- Liaise directly with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, the National Park Service, and other transportation project leads to recommend direction for the travel and tourism industry
- Initiated and launched a new coalition to develop a citywide neighborhood strategic approach to connect and support neighborhoods as visitor destinations
- Revamped and executed the volunteer strategy, successfully developing and executing 5 volunteer events and 2 donation drives for a total of 600+ hours of volunteer service in 2016
- Managed total budgets of $251K+, delivering all programs and events at or under budget for 2016
- Private, not-for-profit, 501(c) 6 membership organization made up of 45 Board of Directors elected by membership and 1300 + business partnerships
Government & Community Affairs
Recology
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Integrated employee owned resource recovery company headquarters in San Francisco that collects and processes municipal solid waste, reclaiming useful materials from going to the landfill
- Advanced the environmental agenda and monitored/tracked local legislation impacting operations and business practices
- In collaboration with elected officials, addressed programmatic updates and solved operational and constituent complaints
- Managed, communicated with, and influenced outside legal counsel and government officials and stayed abreast of global public policy to meet business challenges and the internal strategy
- Evaluated and negotiated 30+ monthly community-based sponsorship/grant requests based on city contracts and environmental policies, as part of the management of the sponsorship strategy to achieve zero waste by 2020
- Spearheaded and planned 150+ stakeholder meetings and presentations on the refuse contract and environmental/sustainable goals; part of the 'No on Prop A' ballot measure
- Supported the design and implementation of a Salesforce database, integrating cross-functional teams to track government/community, corporate, and environmental education goals and accomplishments; trained 70+ individuals based in California and Washington State
- Integrated employee owned resource recovery company headquarters in San Francisco that collects and processes municipal solid waste, reclaiming useful materials from going to the landfill
Manager, Public Policy
San Francisco Chamber of commerce
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: City’s largest and most vibrant business network partnering with 1500+ businesses as a private, non-profit 501(c)6 organization
- Managed several specific public policy initiatives & supported the development of the overall agenda
- Provided member services, organized educational & advocacy programs; supported media, public policy publications, website, and PR activities
- Doubled participation and increased revenue 50% for the annual state legislative trip to Sacramento, by capturing new sponsorships and integrating a more diverse legislative program agenda
- Managed subcommittees to advocate for specific issues, including land use, taxes, climate change, and the Political Action Committee (PAC)
- City’s largest and most vibrant business network partnering with 1500+ businesses as a private, non-profit 501(c)6 organization
Education
Master’s - Public Administration
San Francisco State University
01.2007
Bachelor - International Relations & Diplomacy
Universidad Americana
01.2003
Skills
- Government/Community Affairs
- Philanthropic Strategy
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- High-Profile Relationship Management
- Proposals/Memorandums/Analyses
- Public Policy Issues
- Project Management
- Presentation Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Government Affairs Consultant
Strategic Government Affairs
01.2018 - Current
Director, Executive Office Programs
San Francisco Travel Association
01.2015 - 01.2017
Government & Community Affairs
Recology
01.2012 - 01.2015
Manager, Public Policy
San Francisco Chamber of commerce
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor - International Relations & Diplomacy
Universidad Americana
Master’s - Public Administration
San Francisco State University
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