Trini M. Jimenez

Experience

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  Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Attorney at Law

  Practiced law emphasized in assisting general counsel representation of local government entities including municipalities, water districts, and community college/school districts. Oversaw arbitrations involving labor and employment issues with large public entities and labor unions. Conducted legal research and drafted legal briefs/memorandum; advising public entities regarding political legal issues such as the Brown Act and election procedures. Assisted private-sector clients with business and real estate litigations. Show less

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  Rio Hondo College

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Director, Government Affairs / Executive Director, RHC Foundation

  Directed all government relations efforts providing public policy and legislative analysis on matters affecting the college district. Recommended appropriate legislative advocacy at the federal, state, and local government levels. Coordinated community relations efforts, creating partnerships with various external stakeholder groups. As Executive Director, RHC Foundation: Planned and implemented the overall development goals of the Foundation, including directing staff in carrying out programs, policies and activities as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders. Engaged in strategic community and public relations required for effective fund development and coordinated media relations. Show less

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  BNSF Railway

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2019

  Director, Government Affairs

  Managed government affairs initiatives with elected officials and regulatory agencies at all levels of government. Extensive expertise in local government relations in the Southern CA region and statewide issues. Advocates company interests on issues of environmental regulations, tax policy, land use & permitting, real estate, labor relations, and other matters. Spearheaded component initiatives for the successful permitting of the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG), a proposed $750 million Intermodal Facility. Manage large team of political/public affairs consultants in advancing company legislative agenda and public policy priorities. Brief executive leadership on potential political and regulatory concerns to company operations; developed and implemented appropriate advocacy efforts in protecting company interests. Cultivated long-term network with elected officials, policymakers, trade/business associations and local communities throughout the region. Show less

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  Watson Land Company

  Jul 2019 - now

  Vice President, Public Affairs

  Develops and implements a forward-leaning and creative strategic plan to successfully achieve legislative, regulatory, and policy results protecting company interests. Manages issues at the local and state levels impacting current business practices, future growth, and/or profitability of the company. Directs an innovative government affairs program executing strategic local and state political strategies in achieving legislative and regulatory advocacy goals. Ensures company visibility in philanthropic communities in aligning corporate social responsibility efforts with company brand and positive standing in communities in which it has a presence. Show less