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Bernadette Placentia

Bernadette Placentia

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven skills in developing consensus at party, committee and legislative levels. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping people. Successful Company Owner with over 26 years in the transportation and supply chain logistics industry. Results-oriented professional with business background. Skilled in overseeing financial, operational, marketing and customer service areas. Published writer and accomplished speechwriter with excellent public speaking skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Trucking Company Owner/Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employeed
08.1997 - Current
  • Managed daily operations efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of the business.
  • Maximized profits by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers, securing competitive pricing on services.
  • Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
  • Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
  • Built a strong network of industry contacts to facilitate business growth and secure valuable partnerships.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key brokers and direct shippers.

Democratic Candidate for U.S. House AZ 8th Dist.

Self-employeed
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted in-depth research on policy issues, ensuring well-informed decision-making in legislative affairs.
  • Improved community engagement through regular town hall meetings and local events.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of district demographics to tailor policy positions based on constituent preferences accurately.
  • Enhanced public image with consistent messaging, speeches, and appearances at various functions.
  • Advocated for constituents'' needs by drafting and supporting legislation that addressed key issues.
  • Championed impactful legislation by collaborating with subject matter experts and gathering necessary data to support policy proposals.
  • Built coalitions among diverse interest groups to advance shared objectives on critical policy matters.
  • Attracted campaign donations from diverse sources to fund political operations effectively.
  • Raised awareness of crucial policies through press conferences, interviews, op-eds, and other media engagements.

Education

Pre-Law

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Associate of Science - Math And Science

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA

Skills

  • Speech Writing
  • Small business operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective leader
  • Community Engagement
  • Political Campaigning
  • Research and analysis
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Policy analysis
  • Media Relations
  • Public Speaking

Work Availability

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Interests

Politics

Community Assistance

Sports

International Travel

Writing (fiction)

Women’s Rights

Affiliations

  • OOIDA
  • Democratic Party
  • Supermajority
  • Arizona List
  • AZ Healthcare Rising

Quote

“Whoso would be a [wo]man, must be a non-conformist.”
R.W. Emerson

Timeline

Democratic Candidate for U.S. House AZ 8th Dist.

Self-employeed
08.2023 - 04.2024

Trucking Company Owner/Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employeed
08.1997 - Current

Pre-Law

University of Arizona

Associate of Science - Math And Science

Antelope Valley College

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