CHRIS OWENS

315 Flatbush Avenue, # 521 Brooklyn, NY 11217-2813

718-514-4874 coac0870@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Mr. Owens, a goal-fulfilling professional
t, excellent academic training, extensive
communication capabilities, is seeking a
tion pursuing social change or non-profit
dividual empowerment.
with a diverse background and skill se
management experience, and outstanding
leadership position within an organiza
advocacy, community improvements or in

EDUCATION
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Master of Public Affairs and Urban & Regional Planning
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology

EMPLOYMENT
BELL - Building Educated Leaders for Life
2007-Present
Position: NY Regional Director
General Responsibilities: Supervision of all after-school and summer program op
erations for scholars in New York City public schools recruited by the organizat
ion.
Highlights: Serviced 50 schools, nearly 16,000 scholars over three years, gener
ating $12.3M in average annual revenue. Participated in TASC, Advantage, 21st
Century, SES and philanthropically-funded programs under NYC Department of Educa
tion and Department of Health jurisdictions. Total instructional staff of 1600
and administrative staff of 60. Piloted collaborations with community-based org
anizations. Led outreach to elected officials and relevant government agencies.
Established strong relationships with school principals.
AmeriChoice, a United Health Group Company
1998-2005; 1993-1996
Positions: Director, Market Development. Director, Systems Development & Busin
ess Analysis. Director, Member Services. Assistant to the Senior Vice Presiden
t of Marketing & Member Services
General Responsibilities: Strategic planning, managed 50-person department, pre
pared $10 million departmental budgets, led project management on company-wide a
nd departmental initiatives, managed independent departmental assignments and in
itiatives.
Highlights: (2001) Implemented first internal comprehensive and compliant syste
m of physician network reporting and mapping. Supervised submissions to NY Stat
e and State of NJ. (1999) Supervised orientation of 30,000 new plan members due
to acquisition of Oxford Medicaid managed care contract. (1998) Developed and
implemented first fully functional internal database for processing of complaint
s and grievances. (1993) Staff of 36 representatives recruited approximately 10
,000 enrollees within three months.
Community Power Associates, Inc.
1993-1997
Positions: Founder, President
Strategic planning, campaign management, message development or field coordinati
on for federal, statewide and municipal candidates for public office.
City of New York, Office of the Council President: Andrew Stein
1989-1993
Positions: Special Assistant / Senior Staff member
Policy areas included Education, Transportation, Public Information, Voting Righ
ts, African-American Affairs. Served as Council President's designee to the New
York City Charter-mandated Voter Assistance Commission (VAC) and the NYC Commis
sion on Public Information and Communication (COPIC).

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
2009-Present
Member, Board of Directors. Treasurer.
Grades K-5. Member of founding Board. Participated in Charter School applicati
on and approval process. Responsible for oversight of operations and instructio
n of start-up school managed by National Heritage Academies.

Black Education Network

2005-2009
Executive Producer (Television), Host (Radio)
"Inside the Congressional Black Caucus", a public affairs, interview-based progr
am in development was carried on the Black Family Channel and CoLoursTV cable ne
tworks. Responsible for scripts, guests, production and post-production. Hoste
d "Black Politics with Chris Owens" on Air America Radio (2008).
Chris Owens for Congress: "Many People, One District"
2005-2006
Candidate for membership in the U.S. House of Representatives, 11th District, Br
ooklyn, NY
Candidacy endorsed by local community leaders and elected officials as well as t
he New York Amsterdam News and 28 Members of the United States House of Represen
tatives. Campaign raised more than $400,000.
Weeksville Heritage Center
1993-2003
Member, Board of Trustees. President, Board of Trustees (1998-2003).
Crown Heights / Brooklyn, New York. Oversight of strategic planning process and
recruitment of new leadership team. Hired new Executive Director, completed fi
scal turnaround of not-for-profit community-based organization. Professionaliz
ed Trustee recruitment and performance.
Community School Board, Community School District 13, Brooklyn, NY
1993-1999
President (1996-1997).
Elected May, 1993. Re-elected May, 1996.
Top vote recipient in each election. Focus on increased parent involvement with
in education system. Worked closely with District Superintendent on parent and
community empowerment initiatives. Reviewed and refined Board policies to impro
ve efficiency and transparency of Board operations.

AWARDS

100 Black Men of Distinction: New York State Senate

"Good Guy" Award: Brooklyn Women's Political Caucus
Public Service Award: New York City Council Citation
Certificate of Valued Citizenship: People For The American Way
Community Service Award: Trustees of the Brooklyn Children's Museum