Director Staff

Delette Olberg

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Roseville, CA 95747

916-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished senior-level government affairs professional with 20 years of

progressively responsible management experience. Substantive expertise in

legislative, regulatory & business strategies. Strong relationships with

Democrat & Republican leadership, Members of the Legislature, legislative

staff, lobbyists & policymakers within the business & non-profit

communities. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. B.A.

Government. Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook,

Legitech, Capitol Track & State Net.

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Executive Office Experience

. Manage day-to-day operations and staff in Governor Arnold

Schwarzenegger's Private & Executive office

. Work closely with California Agency Secretaries, Legislators, business

leaders and foreign dignitaries on policy briefings, issues and protocol

. Senior Governor's staff responsible for employee/appointee recruitment &

vetting

. Establish & maintain personnel policies & develop employee manuals in

conjunction with the Department of Personnel Administration & human

resources contacts within state agencies

. Work with the FPPC to ensure appointee compliance with FPPC rules &

regulations

. Represent the Governor at public forums

Legislative /Management Experience

. Director of Assembly Republican Caucus & manage 30 caucus staff

. Create & implement Caucus annual budget & strategic plan

. Write & manage legislation

. Resolve personnel issues with Rules Committee, including staff

terminations & promotions

. Represent Assembly Republican Caucus at meetings with Democrat leadership

& staff

. Develop administrative reports for Assembly Republican Leader/Members of

the Assembly Republican Caucus

. Primary staff to three Members on Assembly Utilities & Commerce, Rules,

Local Government, Appropriations, Education, Budget, Consumer Protection,

Natural Resources, Revenue & Taxation, Water, Parks & Wildlife & the

State Allocation Board

. Extensive knowledge of the California Legislature's rules & ethics

requirements

Advocacy Experience

. Director of Law & Government Affairs for two Fortune 500 Companies

. Direct legislative & political programs & PAC decisions

. Develop strategic partnerships with elected officials, public policy

groups & trade associations

. Testify before legislative committees on energy & telecommunication

utility issues

. Develop education & awareness campaign for elected officials & their

staff

. Develop & direct strategies to minimize adverse impact of state

legislative & regulatory activities

. Cultivate/maintain strong relationships with legislative leadership, key

legislators & other advocates

. Develop grassroots program & mobilize coalitions to support/oppose

legislation

. Write legislation, place amendments &/or defeat legislation

. Provide comments at regulatory agency hearings

. Chair & moderate key trade association energy committee meetings & weekly

conference calls

. Principal point of contact for Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs &

Responsible Care Committees

. Manage trade association's Responsible Care & Community Outreach Through

Communications Programs

. Write & publish bi-monthly newsletter & annual report

Delette Olberg resume

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Employment

. 2008- Present Director, Public Affairs

Edison International

. 2006-2008 Senior Advisor & Chief Deputy Appointments Secretary

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

. 2004-2006 Chief of Staff

Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee - 33rd Assembly District

. 2003-2004 Director, Law & Government Affairs

AT&T

. 2002 - 2003 Director, Members Services & Minority Consultants

Assembly Republican Leader, Dave Cox

. 2001-2002 Director, Energy & Technology

California Manufacturers & Technology Association

. 2000-2001 Chief of Staff

Assemblymember Lynn Daucher - 72nd Assembly District

. 1995-2000 Chief of Staff

Assemblymember Keith Olberg - 34th Assembly District

. 1990-1995 Legislative & Membership Coordinator

Chemical Industry Council of California

Education

. B.A., Government, California State University - Sacramento (Cum Laude)

Activities

. Board Member, WEAVE (Present)

. Board Advisor, OptimisSport

. Advisor, Sacramento Semester Program

. Member, American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) (Present)

. Member, Golden Key National Honor Society (Present)

. Finisher, Chicago Marathon (2003)

. Finisher, California International Marathon (2001)

. Delegate on ACYPL-sponsored trip to Israel (2000)

. Delegate on ACYPL-sponsored trip to Palestinian Territories (2000) -

ACYPL

. Statewide Coordinator, California Community Outreach & Emergency Response

(CAER) Conference (1995)

. Member, Sacramento Area CAER Group Executive Committee (1990-1995)

. Member, Sacramento Area CAER Group Membership Committee (1990-1995)

. Member, Elitha Donner Elementary PTA (1997 - 1998)

Excellent Bi-Partisan References Available Upon Request

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