Experience

Edmond Group LLC

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Specialties: Public Affairs, Government Relations, Political Consulting, Strategic Media Relations, Rapid Response, Issues & Crisis Management, Public Opinion Research, Polling, Grassroots Coalition Building, Online Contextual Marketing, Advocacy Advertising Specialties: Public Affairs, Government Relations, Political Consulting, Strategic Media Relations, Rapid Response, Issues & Crisis Management, Public Opinion Research, Polling, Grassroots Coalition Building, Online Contextual Marketing, Advocacy Advertising



Apartment Association, California Southern Cities

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • May 2021 - Present



Mercury Public Affairs

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs

  • May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Government Relations Government Relations



Ek, Sunkin & Bai

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs

  • Apr 2018 - May 2019

  John Edmond has more than 20 years of senior-level professional experience in both the public and private sectors. At Ek, Sunkin & Bai, he will play a role in the firm's ability to assist clients in political campaigns. His focus will include candidates, political action committees, Issue-based initiatives, and strategic community relations. John will use his experience in public affairs for regulatory issues, policy development, banking and land use approvals. John Edmond has more than 20 years of senior-level professional experience in both the public and private sectors. At Ek, Sunkin & Bai, he will play a role in the firm's ability to assist clients in political campaigns. His focus will include candidates, political action committees, Issue-based initiatives, and strategic community relations. John will use his experience in public affairs for regulatory issues, policy development, banking and land use approvals.



City of Long Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • May 2007 - Apr 2018

  Extensive experience working with local government agencies in the areas surrounding the City of Long Beach. As Councilmember Andrews’ Chief of Staff, responsibilities include: advising on policy issues, funding priorities, and infrastructure projects. Extensive experience working with local government agencies in the areas surrounding the City of Long Beach. As Councilmember Andrews’ Chief of Staff, responsibilities include: advising on policy issues, funding priorities, and infrastructure projects.



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Wealth and Investment Management; Premier Client Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

  Provided comprehensive wealth management to affluent and high-net-worth clients.Proven track record exceeding service and sales goals. Ranked national Top-Ten performance out of 2,000 Client managers. Grew portfolio to eight hundred fifty million dollars of investible assets. Developed key relationships across all lines of business and helped build and lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction, productivity, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. Show less

• Banking Center Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Sep 2004

  Responsible for leading, managing and coaching a team of sales and service professionals. (21 FTE)Exceeded service and sales targets, managing the banking center overall ranking from 20 out of 21 to ranked number 6 in the region in less than two quarters. Managed all aspects of a successful banking center including effective resource and project planning, operational excellence, managing partnerships, associate development and proficiency, building and retaining customer relationships. Show less