Tasion Kwamilele
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic communications leader with a proven track record at Radius Recycling, excelling in public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement. Expert in reputation management and partnership development, I successfully launched community campaigns and secured over $500K for local organizations, enhancing public trust and driving impactful workforce initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal Consultant
The Kwamilele Group
Oakland, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Delivered strategic community engagement and reputation management for diverse clients, including entertainers and industrial developers.
- Supported multi-million dollar non-profit organizations in enhancing public image and stakeholder relationships.
- Collaborated with notable clients such as Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard, and Delroy Lindo to achieve communication objectives.
Director of Partnerships/ Government & Public Affairs
Radius Recycling
Oakland, CA
11.2020 - 09.2025
- Directed national educational and workforce partnerships, enhancing career technical programs at high schools and community colleges.
- Cultivated regional executive relationships to create job, internship, and fellowship opportunities across the organization.
- Served as spokesperson to advance organizational goals while maintaining public trust.
- Developed strategic engagement plans to strengthen ties with community, business, and government entities.
- Monitored policy and regulatory developments, implementing strategies to address stakeholder challenges.
- Launched community engagement campaigns to protect industrial operations from real estate and sports developments.
- Allocated over $300K annually to community-based organizations through innovative funding initiatives.
- Led a company-wide workforce development initiative, investing over $250K in career technical education.
Public Relations Director
California Waste Solutions
Oakland, CA
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Strengthened public image through executive communications and media relationship management.
- Fortified strategic partnerships to enhance community engagement and increase stakeholder support.
- Oversaw communications for multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring positive public perception.
- Executed marketing strategies to elevate brand visibility and expand market reach.
- Prepared executives for media engagements, enhancing delivery and public influence.
- Managed communications strategy for City permit approval of multimillion-dollar recycling facility, securing stakeholder support.
- Executed city-wide direct mail campaign reaching 500K residents, promoting municipal recycling services and sustainability initiatives.
- Led comprehensive rebranding of company assets to enhance visibility and maintain consistency.
Communications Manager for Congresswoman Barbara Lee
U.S. House of Representatives
Oakland, CA
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed speeches and media content to improve public engagement and media coverage.
- Built partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders to align legislative initiatives with community needs.
- Tracked media trends and public sentiment to refine communication strategies.
- Maintained constituent relationships to address community concerns effectively.
- Increased social media engagement by 50% through strategic content initiatives.
- Launched social media campaigns to enhance community participation and digital presence.
- Secured interviews and coordinated media events to boost public visibility.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of California
Berkeley05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Howard University
Washington05.2011
Skills
- Public affairs strategy execution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Government relations
- Policy compliance
- Reputation management
- Strategic communication
- Partnership development
- Workforce development initiatives
- Crisis management
- Event planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Media relations
- Community engagement
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
Timeline
Director of Partnerships/ Government & Public Affairs
Radius Recycling
11.2020 - 09.2025
Founder & Principal Consultant
The Kwamilele Group
03.2020 - Current
Public Relations Director
California Waste Solutions
08.2018 - 10.2020
Communications Manager for Congresswoman Barbara Lee
U.S. House of Representatives
02.2015 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of California
Bachelor of Arts - English
Howard University