Paula Roberts

About Paula Roberts

Versatile, adept and inclusive communications team leader with 30 years of experience and…

Experience

1. President and Proprietor

   Aqua Community Relations Group

   Nov 2009 — Present

   Lead an experienced team of public affairs and community relations professionals and provide hands-on community relations and outreach services supporting dozens of projects valued at over $200 million. Manage firm, business development, contract compliance, and asset management. Identify and secure agreements with sub-contractors and vendors. Advise project teams. Prepare communications plans, campaigns, media releases, fact sheets, web content, social media, photography, video, public notices, and targeted outreach programs. Manage and facilitate public hearings, stakeholder workshops, and special events. Provide permit and access support to contractors. Track and resolve public concerns, complaints, and inquiries.Representative public sector projects include:Utilities Undergrounding Program Block 4Y, City of San DiegoMission Bay Park Improvements PEIR, City of San Diego1st Aqueduct Repair and Rehabilitation Project, San Diego County Water AuthorityCampo Road Sewer Replacement Project, Otay Water District, El CajonMission Gorge Road Emergency Repair, City of San Diego2010 City Council Redistricting, City of San DiegoRepresentative private sector projects include:Website strategy and content, The Wynn GroupDigital marketing including email, blogs and social media, VSG Advantage TrainingProduct Launch, Leading the Crowd, VSG Advantage TrainingWebsite strategy and content, Q360 SolutionsRepresentative non-profit sector projects include:Press releases, media alerts, and social media, Spring Harp Fest 2023Website strategy and content, A Child\'s Notebook

Education

• University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA

  Master of Arts - MA

• Concordia University-St. Paul, MN

  Bachelor of Arts - BA