Darren Rose

About Darren Rose

Former Congressional District Director skilled in community outreach and government relations and engagement for major infrastructure projects. Measures current conditions, determines strategic objectives, creates a positive image in community, effectively collaborates with government officials at all levels. Actively leverages media contacts to further client goals. SKILLSPublic Affairs, PR, Social Media, Outreach, Reputation Management, Crisis Communication, Public Participation Plans, Communication Plans, Outreach, Strategic Planning, & Media RelationsSIGNIFICANT PROJECTS• Strategic Advisor-Rail Delivery Partner, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, California High-Speed Rail Authority• #Iwillride statewide coordinator• Deputy Project Manager-Regional Consulting Team, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sacramento• Public Involvement/ Community Relations, Tutor Perini Zachary Parsons Joint Venture, Fresno, CA • Consultant-Central Valley Outreach Team, California High Speed Rail Authority• Regional Liaison/Consultant, Bay Delta Conservation Program, California Department of Water ResourcesCONGRESSIONAL STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Managed district office operations with staff of ten. Managed office budget. Oversaw press and communications. Federal appropriations adviser. Advised on policy issues including economic development, natural resources, homeland security, international trade, energy, infrastructure, air quality, healthcare, education, and transportation • Selected to participate in Congressional Staff Delegation to Taiwan (2008). Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange authorized by the U.S. Department of State to facilitate intergovernmental exchanges between nations. • Presentation at Central American Governments and Western Ag Growers Labor Conference— multi-national symposium with government representatives from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua regarding labor flows between Central America and the United States.

Experience

1. Managing Principal

   Rose Strategic Communications

   Jun 2010 — Present · Fresno, CA, US

   Rose Strategic Communications (RSC) is a public relations, public affairs and marketing communications firm based in Central California. Company Areas- Government Relations- Corporate Communications- Stakeholder communication, public participation and engagement-Communication Plans-Campaign Management -Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-Crisis Communication Plans & Training- Social Media Campaigns & Marketing- Media Relations & Training- Narrative and Brand Development - Political Assessments- Issue ManagementClient List-Amazon Public Policy-BART LINK-21-Fresno Irrigation District-First Steps Recovery-WSP- Rail Delivery Partner- California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)-County of Fresno Elections Office Voters Choice Act implementation project -Fresno Sheriff’s Sergeants Association-Local 753 Fresno City Firefighter-Madera County Auditor Controller Todd Miller-Supervisor Nathan Magsig-Supervisor Rob Poythress -Supervisor Brett Frazier-Councilmember Jose Rodriguez -Merced Councilmember Sarah Boyle-Trustee Shane Smith, Merced City School District-Trustee Allen Brooks, Merced City School District-Trustee Ed McIntyre, Madera Unified School District-California Department of Water Resources-Bay Delta Conservation Program-California Water Foundation-The Villines Group-Wong Harris (CHSRA)-Tutor Perini Zachary Parsons JV (CHSRA)-Landmark Real Estate-Precision Civil Engineering-Center for Climate Protection-Gavin’s Law Initiative-kglobal Public Affairs-Harris Construction -The Sugar Pine Railroad -Yosemite for Everyone-Fresno Economic Development Corporation -California Teaching Fellows Foundation-Measure L Public Safety Initiative*partial list

Education

• Emeritus

  Certificate, Columbia Business School Executive Education , Digital Marketing and Social Media Program

  2017 — 2017

• The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  Executive Education, Brand & Reputation Program

  2016 — 2016

• Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

  Government Affairs Institute- Legislative Studies Program, Legislative, Budget, and Congressional Operations

  2003 — 2005

• The George Washington University

  Certificate, Strategic Communications Program

  2020 — 2020

• California State University, Fresno

  M.A., International Relations

  2005 — 2009

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor’s Degree, Criminology- Law Enforcement Option

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Grassroots Organizing
• Crisis Communications
• Government
• Interviews
• Political Communication
• Homeland Security
• Federal Government Relations
• Message Development
• Politics
• Spokesperson
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Marketing Communications
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Campaign Strategies
• Local Government
• Research
• Political Campaigns
• Volunteer Management
• Grants
• Strategic Communications
• Economic Development
• Press Releases
• Crisis Management
• Coalitions
• Grassroots
• Policy
• Public Affairs
• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Proposal Writing
• Legislation
• Policy Analysis
• Corporate Communications
• Speech Writing