Brian Thoburn

About Brian Thoburn

I possess diverse experience in Government Relations and Public Affairs - proven in the varied realms of Private Sector, State, County, and City Governments, as well as the Non-Profit Community. I excel at Project Management, Industry Advocacy, Public Engagement & Education, Coalition-Building, Media/Public Relations, Political Campaigns, and Writing.

Experience

1. Government Relations Manager

   Southern California Edison (SCE)

   Nov 2017 — Present · San Joaquin Valley, CA, US

   Manage SCE\'s relationship with our cities, counties, tribal nation, and key stakeholders in the company\'s San Joaquin Region on numerous issues - including Wildfire Mitigation, Electrification/Clean Power, and Load Growth Projects.[Note: Due to SCE\'s downsizing in 2015, I lost my job. But fortunately, I was re-hired by SCE in November 2017.]

Education

• San Diego State University

  B.A., Public Administration (With Distinction)

  1987 — 1989

• California State University-Sacramento

  California Senate Fellowship Program

  1990 — 1991

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Customer Service
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Public Policy
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Public Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Fundraising
• Policy
• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Grant Writing