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A\ A\ Education Califomia State University at Dominguez Hills, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration,1999 Ke Qualifications Ms. Arias is an Associate for Arellano Associates. In this capacity, Ms. Arias is responsible for community relations, project and event coordination, and public information management She has worked on small to large public programs, including construction, planning and environmental projects. She has a particular expertise in project coordination, client and community relations. She is accustomed to working with senior staff, elected officials, business leaders and the grassroots community. She has an excellent command of Spanish and knowledge of Latino communities in Southern California. Relevant Experience Since joining Arellano Associates in 2005, Ms. Arias has performed a variety of public outreach services for the following projects: Interstate 10 Freeway Widening Project Ms. Arias serves as the project coordinator for SANBAG's Public Information and Safety Program on the Interstate 10 Widening Project In this capacity, she is responsible for the weekly development and distribution of traffic advisories on the local street and mainline construction activities. in addition, she supports the Project Manager in the management of the Project Hotline, collateral material development and ongoing project activity. Union Pacific Community Meetings Ms. Arias organized and completed a series of sic community meetings at distir►ct Union Pacific rail facilities in San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. The purpose of the meetings was to provide the public an opportunity to comment upon the Emissions Reduction Program executed with the California Air Resources Board. State Route 2 Freeway Terminus Environmental Document Ms. Arias serves as the project coordinator for this major project of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is responsible for public meeting coordination, including advertisements, notification, database management, public comment documentation, meeting logistics and staffing. Caltrans "Slow for the Cane Zone" Public Awareness Campaign For this statewide public education campaign, Ms. Arias is focused upon coordinating obtaining campaign visibility at Latino special events in key markets, including Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Ana. Duarte General Plan Update Ms. Arias working closely with City staff to obtain public input into the update of the City's general plan. Specifically, Ms. Arias coordinated the completion of a community survey with more than 500 business leaders, residents and youth throughout the City providing valuable input into the technical process. Ms. Arias was also responsible for coordinating public meetings and community events, which were geared to extract deeper community sentiment and opinions about the various elements of the City's General Plan. Los Angeles County Fair 2005 Ms. Arias was responsible for Spanish -language media relations in support of the 2005 LA County Fair in Pomona. She staffed all media events, including Opening Day coverage with print and electronic media, concert events and ongoing event coverage by Latino media Previous Experience Senior Community Relations Specialist, Orange County Transportation Authority Housing Programs Aide, City of Santa Ana