Todd A. Voorhees

ACCOMPLISHED HIGH-CALIBER PROFESSIONAL

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619-***-****

Positive Organized Results-Driven Self-Motivated

20+ Years’ Overall Experience with Expertise in Public Affairs, Governmental Relations & Policy Advocacy

Dynamic Leader primed to deliver strong leadership, strategic management & highly effective solutions

that successfully drive targeted initiatives & business growth; Diverse expertise to collaboratively provide

cross-functional support for optimized results; Motivated to further excel & achieve objectives through

superior performance within a challenging, growth-oriented role.

Profile of Qualifications

Public Affairs Management

Policy Advisor / Program Advocacy

Solutions Management

Staff Management

Legislative Support / Public Liaison

Skilled Relationship-Builder

Strong Leader / Team Player

Strategy Planning / Media Relations

Experienced Public Speaker

Strong Communicator

Solid Interpersonal Skills

Reliable; Strong Work Ethic

Career Highlights

‘Award of Excellence’ recipient winner from Public Relations Society of America - 2018

SDG&E ‘Builders Award’ recipient - 2020

Successful public affairs management for major infrastructure projects at SDG&E totaling upwards of $5B

Influential success as an integral policy advisor & public liaison to elected officials

Skilled ability to quickly identify & assess issues, formulate strategic solutions, and implement new processes

Former United States Marine Corps - proudly served country with an Honorable Discharge from 1989 – 1993

Career Track

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) – San Diego, CA 09/2009 - Present

Regional Public Affairs Manager, Major Projects

Directly manage dynamic team of public affairs managers and specialists and project security agents and effectively collaborate with diverse groups, individuals, and interests to successfully drive project initiatives

Strategically develop and execute outreach strategies for major high-end infrastructure projects

Maintain a proactive approach to personal & professional development as demonstrated via successful graduation from organization’s High Performing Leadership Program

Actively participate in SDG&E Military Advisory and Century Park Diversity and Inclusion Councils to increase opportunities for positive community impact

Downtown San Diego Partnership – San Diego, CA 04/2007 – 09/2009

Vice President of Public Policy & Communications

Enthusiastically represented organization at civic & local events to increase exposure & community awareness

Compiled informative articles for monthly newsletter; Coordinated & facilitated meetings and other tasks

Identified & tracked public policy issues, proposed solutions, and implemented/advocated policy decisions

Provided solid open lines of communication by serving as a highly effective liaison to elected officials and press

Career Track (con’t)

County of San Diego Board of Supervisors, Office of Pam Slater-Price 11/2001 – 04/2007

Senior Policy Aide / Community Representative

Oversaw and recommended funding for non-profit organizations through supervisor’s discretionary community projects & community enhancement (TOT) grants

Allocated approximately $10M through Supervisor’s Community Projects grants and $3+M through TOT grants

Confidently consulted with county department heads on policy, programs & planning to clearly and concisely communicate supervisor’s position

Cultivated & maintained positive working relationships with various elected officials, staff, local arts and business organizations, non-profit organizations & advocacy groups through exceptional interpersonal skills

Instrumental in serving as public policy resource to county residents

Represented supervisor in resolving citizen complaints and requests for assistance relating to various issues involving: finance, information technology, tax assessment, local business, arts, culture & tourism, and military

Additional Background

Legislative Aide, California State Senate, Office of Senator Jim Battin

Diligently researched, tracked and analyzed state legislation and initiatives for purpose of briefing senator and providing information to constituents, county and city organizations; Assisted with yearly legislative package

Crafted informative press releases and engaging newspaper articles and opinion letters

Media Relations, Sacramento Kings

Facilitated media guides, information requests, NBA player interviews, game credentials

Accurately compiled statistics for national and out-of-town media during games

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science / Journalism

California State University, Sacramento, CA

Professional Affiliations

Actively Involved:

Citizen’s Measure P Oversight Committee, City of Chula Vista

Sweetwater Authority Citizens Advisory Board

Former: Board of Ethics, City of Chula Vista; Board Member, San Diego County Taxpayer’s Association; City of Chula Vista Arts and Culture Commission; City of San Diego Boards and Commissions Recruitment Advisory Group; Board Member, San Diego Repertory Theater; Vice President of Legislative Affairs for San Diego Navy League; Board Member, Community Catalysts Housing Alliance; Member, City of San Diego ‘C’ Street Advisory Committee

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