Ahmad Solomon

About Ahmad Solomon

Government affairs professional with 20 years of experience in developing and managing key stakeholder relations and public affairs outreach in both public and private sectors.Specialties: Public policy analysis, legislative procedures, public affairs, community relations, public outreach plans, strategic planning and implementation, land use strategies, project management and event planning

Experience

1. Project Manager

   SoCalGas

   Feb 2020 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Develops and maintains stakeholder engagement strategies for internal and external audiences on RECLAIM/Modernization, Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan, Pipeline Integrity, Transmission, Storage, and Major ProjectsWorks in a matrixed organization and coordinates support from internal stakeholder groups in the company to ensure alignment of strategies, plans and messagingLeads the integration efforts of External Affairs (Media Relations, Public Affairs, Community Relations, Environmental Policy) strategies and tactics needed to promote pipeline safetyLeverage relationships and unique events to build community consensus and support for SoCalGas infrastructure projectsCreates awareness for compressor modernizations construction activities and develops strategies to help remove roadblocks and achieve objectivesServes as company spokespersonDevelops and manages 24-hour media response plans

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor's, Political Science

  1995 — 2000

• San Diego State University

  Master's, Public Administration

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Political Campaigns
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Public Policy
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Legislation
• Policy
• Public Affairs
• Politics
• Public Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Public Administration
• Research