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<br />Lawrence R. Labrado, Jr. <br /> <br />Professional Experience <br /> <br />Southern California Edison <br />Public Affairs Region Manager <br /> <br />December 2003 to Present <br /> <br />Serve as Edison's primary liaison for central Orange County by building and maintaining positive business <br />relationships with governmental agencies, media, business and community groups · Identify, analyze and resolve <br />significant local or regional issues dealing with Edison operations · Manage Edison's charitable contributions <br />portfolio within the region . Monitor and address local government activities and issues that have the potential <br />to impact Edison operations . Utilize Edison resources for the benefit of the company and its customers <br /> <br />Orange County Water District <br />Legislatice Affairs Specidist <br /> <br />September 2002 to December 2003 <br /> <br />Developed and implemented a successful local, state and federal legislative outreach strategy, repositioning <br />OCWD as a leading agency in the water industry · Advocated OCWD's legislative positions in Sacramento and <br />Washington, D.C. . Served as OCWD's liaison to government agencies, business and community organizations <br />to develop effective partnerships. Provided strategic counsel on political and legislative issues to OC\'X7D's <br />Board of Directors and general manager · Managed state and federal contract lobbyists and public <br />relations/ community outreach consultants <br /> <br />California State University, Fullerton, Office of State and Federal Relations <br />Associate Diro::trJr of Adrxx:acy <br /> <br />July 2001 to September 2002 <br /> <br />Developed and implemented a strategic advocacy program to promote the University · Directed the University's <br />advocacy efforts utilizing one-on-one meetings and group presentations with elected officials, civic <br />organizations, chamber~ of commerce, community members and opinion leaders to communicate the <br />University's priorities, needs and legislative platform · Crafted crisis communication messages that clarified the <br />university's position and built support for the proposed education bond, state budget crisis, CSU and UC <br />doctoral program debate, and the building lease for an expansion at the MCAS El T oro <br /> <br />County of Orange, Office of Supervisor Cynthia Coad <br />staff Aide March 2001 to July 2001 <br /> <br />Conducted research and analysis for Orange County's redistricting requirements · Prepared multimedia <br />presentations for Orange County Board of Supervisors' meetings · Drafted proclamations, certificates and <br />constituent correspondence . Represented Supervisor Coad at county agency meetings and community events · <br />Resolved constituent issues and concerns <br /> <br />Coro Foundation <br />Der:elopnmt & Carrmunicatians Manager <br />PrrwamManager <br /> <br />A national public affairs training organ.izLt.tian <br />Developed, implemented and maintained all communication and outreach efforts · Planned and executed special <br />events, including a Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Forum, State Capitol Week, political campaign assignments <br />and community service projects . Oversaw Friends of Coro -events, programs and Board of Directors (Friends <br />of Cora is an organization composed of alumni, donors and supporters committed to Coro's mission) · <br />Coordinated and implemented Coro's technology plan, with focus. on the national web site <br />138-4----- <br /> <br />Sept. 2000 to Feb. 2001 <br />Sept. 1998 to Aug. 2000 <br />