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MICHAEL OWEN

|1937 Abraham Lane |(512) 456-6097 |

|Austin, TX 78728 |michael.owen@mail.utexas.edu |

EDUCATION

|Master of Public Affairs, Expected 20?? |B.A. in Political Science, 20?? |

|LBJ School of Public Affairs, GPA 3.8 |Minor in International Relations |

|The University of Texas at Austin |The University of Texas at Austin, GPA 3.5 |

|( Research Project: “Broadband Access in Latin America” |Senior Thesis: “Political Reform in Mexico” |

| |Study Abroad: Cuernavaca, Mexico |

SKILL SUMMARY

|Research / Data Analysis |Collaborative Leadership |

|Multi-cultural / Interpersonal Communication |Mediation / Dispute Resolution / Negotiation |

|Project Planning / Coordination |Program Evaluation / Management |

|Languages: Fluent Spanish / Intermediate Portuguese |Computer: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAS, GIS |

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

|Policy Research Team Leader |Aug. 20?? – Present |

LBJ School of Public Affairs, Austin, Texas

• Conducted research regarding rising property values in low income neighborhoods throughout city.

• Developed policy document for keeping increase in property values equal to or below increase of wages.

• Corresponded with non-profit, government and private organizations to collect data, develop recommendations, and identify best practices.

|Policy and Research Fellow |May 20?? – Aug. 20?? |

Kay Hutchinson for U.S. Senate, Austin, Texas

• Organized a statewide study regarding escalating property values in downtown metropolitan areas.

• Conducted opponent and issues research, facilitated constituent meetings, responded to interest group questionnaires and briefed the candidate on current events.

|Editor / Research Team Leader |Aug. 20?? – May 20?? |

TX Governor’s Office, Austin, Texas

• Editor-in-chief for a project team of 20 researchers mandated to complete a report on State planning and budgeting processes commissioned by the Governor’s Executive Office.

• Gathered and assimilated qualitative data from interviews, surveys, and focus groups to analyze the success of state planning and budgeting systems in meeting goals.

• Planned and coordinated research schedules and motivated team members to meet project deadlines, maintaining the quality and integrity of research methodology and resolve emergent problems.

|White House Intern |May 20?? – Aug. 20?? |

Office of Communications Research, Washington, D.C.

• Prepared briefing materials and budget analysis on Administration focused policies and distributed throughout White House Offices.

• Researched program and completed a policy analysis report justifying continuation of the internship program which was included as part of the transition book for the incoming Administration.

• Coordinated extensively with government agencies and the media to address policy issues.

|Consultant/Assistant Manager |June 20?? –Apr. 20?? |

Petroleum Geo Services, Tensor, Inc., Houston, Texas

• Designed and implemented a system-wide operations auditing system, significantly increasing process efficiency.

• Worked effectively as a team member / leader in groups ranging in size from two to more than 50.

• Developed and wrote proposals and bids for projects.

• Created, prepared, and presented proposals, reports, and project updates for clients and internal staff.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

|Founding Director, KidsCamp, Hartford, CT |Volunteer, United Way, Austin, TX |

|Intern, United Nations, New York, NY |Tutor, America Reads Program, Houston, TX |

|Public Relations Assistant, Initech, Austin, TX |Intern, Travis County Judge, Austin, TX |

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