Patrick Batten
San Diego,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Public Affairs Director with a history of building effective coalitions, developing media relationships, managing internal and external stakeholders to effectively achieve strategic objectives. Well-versed in public relations strategies and reputation management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Public Affairs
Southwest Strategies
04.2018 - Current
- Created, expanded, and managed statewide coalition focused on supporting federal legislation to remove spent nuclear fuel from California.
- Executed community outreach plan to support contract negotiations with City of San Diego and EMS provider.
- Supported contract with San Diego County Water Authority to include marketing for "Brought to you by Water" and state legislation relating to detachment.
- Earned Silver Bernays for Issues Management for “Campus at Horton,” reimagining Horton Plaza into an urban tech campus.
U.S. Marine Officer
United States Marine Corps
11.2004 - Current
- Led highly specialized teams in combat operations and advised foreign militaries to increase strategic partner's capabilities.
- Created and executed multi-year training plan that increased operational preparedness and reduced budget costs by more than $300,000 annually.
- Acted as organization's spokesperson conducting multiple interviews to include CNN, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets during combat operations.
- Formed, developed and trained diverse teams with broad backgrounds and cultural experiences.
Account Manager
OPR Communications
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives to achieve client goals and initiatives.
- Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations for the County hospital system, achieving successful contract negotiations.
- Created and managed coalitions to support client's objectives.
Legislative Director
California State Assembly
04.2001 - 11.2004
- Drafted legislation and amendments, and wrote government policies, resulting in 100% passage rate for Freshman legislator.Created community events and built direct relations to keep con
- stituents informed of legislation.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to create and strengthen legislative agenda
- Managed office with 12 permanent staff, 10 interns, and more than 100 volunteers.
Senior Policy Advisor
County Of San Diego
02.2000 - 04.2001
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders throughout San Diego County.
- Helped conceive and oversee grassroots support for support of proposed legislative changes.
- Researched existing policies and procedures to create new legislation and policies relating to law enforcement and general government.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06.1998
Skills
- Strategic Communication
- Government Policy
- Media Contact
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media Planning
- Reputation Management
- Coalition Development
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Director of Public Affairs
Southwest Strategies
04.2018 - Current
Account Manager
OPR Communications
02.2017 - 04.2018
U.S. Marine Officer
United States Marine Corps
11.2004 - Current
Legislative Director
California State Assembly
04.2001 - 11.2004
Senior Policy Advisor
County Of San Diego
02.2000 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Diego State University
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