Alberto Velasquez

Experience

1. Government Affairs Manager

   Cox Communications

   Sep 2021 — Present · San Diego, US

   Primary liaison for Cox Communications in the Unincorporated County of San Diego and for the municipalities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista, also a liaison for government officials, elected officials, chambers of commerce, nonprofit organizations, community, and private-sector partners to assess the organization\'s needs and match Cox\'s resources to those needs.•Continually evaluate results of government relations activities, develop strategies, and adjust activities to meet changing local conditions.•Collaborate closely with Community Relations, Media Relations, Customer Relations, Marketing, Cox Media, Cox Business, Construction, Planning and other departments to ensure alignment of strategies and initiatives for maximum business benefit.•Establishes and leverages strong partnerships with key departments and internal/external customers.•Work closely with local municipalities on permitting for the company, including the ability to handle escalation issues

Education

• San Diego State University

  BA, Political Science

  2005 — 2007