Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Memberships
Awards & Recognition
Experience
References
Timeline
RICHARD BROWN

RICHARD BROWN

PO BOX 300821 Kansas City,MO

Summary

Experienced legislator and pension board member with 10 years of experience in various aspects of pension fund management. Developed legislation and policies to promote the stability of public pension plans. Proven ability to capture opportunities for growth and establish lucrative relationships with key vendors and business partners. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

State Representative

State Of Missouri
01.2017 - Current
  • Increased civic engagement by hosting town hall meetings and listening sessions.
  • Improved community outreach through regular newsletters, social media updates, and public appearances.
  • Developed legislation addressing local issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Built strong relationships with constituents by attending events and being accessible for meetings and discussions.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues to pass bipartisan legislation benefiting the district.
  • Secured funding for key projects within the district through effective negotiation and advocacy.
  • Participated in committee hearings to gain insights on proposed policies and provide feedback from a representative perspective.
  • Organized workshops to educate constituents about available resources and opportunities within the state government.
  • Analyzed proposed budgets with fiscal responsibility, ensuring appropriate allocation of funds for essential services while minimizing wasteful spending.
  • Advocated passionately for underrepresented communities within my district by promoting policies that addressed their unique challenges.
  • Met with constituents to discuss important issues and determine which legislation to support.

Classroom Teacher

Kansas City, Missouri School District
08.1993 - 08.2009
  • Capable of providing strong leadership
  • Capable of managing an effective classroom
  • Capable of providing administrative and mentoring assistance to new teachers.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Webster University, Kansas City
10.2019

Master of Arts - Communications

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting And Film

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
05.1986

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Government Policies
  • Budget Management
  • Policy Analysis
  • Constituent Communications
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving

Memberships

  • NCPERS
  • NCTR
  • NASP
  • MAPERS
  • Concord Fortress of Hope Church
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Life Member)
  • NAACP (Life Member)


Awards & Recognition

  • Missouri Retired Teacher's Legislator of the Year (2023)
  • Missouri Nurse's Association Legislator of the Year (2023)
  • Kansas City Boys & Girls Club 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee


Experience

Missouri House of Representatives Pension Committee 2017 - Present

  • Ranking Member


Missouri Legislature Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement 2017 - Present

  • Member


KCPRS Board Member 2013 - 2016

  • Chairman Investment Committee

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

State Representative - State Of Missouri
01.2017 - Current
Classroom Teacher - Kansas City, Missouri School District
08.1993 - 08.2009
Webster University - Master of Arts, Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Central Missouri State University - Master of Arts, Communications
Central Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science, Broadcasting And Film

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