Jeffrey Richard

About Jeffrey Richard

A 35-year professional experienced in high-level and frequent interaction with senior policy makers, legislators, business leaders and elected officials at Federal, State & Local levels, seeking to provide leadership to a progressive institution.* Fundraising and complex proposal and grant writing expertise* Budgeting & Financial Analysis* Program Performance Analysis/Monitoring* Strategic Planning* Positive Relationships with Private Foundations such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Meadows FoundationSpecialties: Complex Legislative Analysis; Multi-million dollar Budget Analysis and Preparation; Testimony before Government Entities; Media, Communications and Public Relations

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   J.L. Powers & Associates

   Mar 2011 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   J.L. Powers & Associates provides third party business development, reputation management & digital media consulting services. We assist clients from a broad range of industries including: Health Care, K-16 Education, Natural Resources, Municipal Services, Real Estate Development, Technology & Transportation. Our extensive network and reputation enable us to serve our clients where they want to do business, through information exchange and relationship cultivation. We deliver our services by listening and understanding our clients needs; then tailoring an approach to meet their business objectives. We hold ourselves accountable through regular meetings, direct client representation & boots-on-the-ground implementation.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Lyndon B; Certificate

• Harvard Kennedy School of Government

  Masters Degree

  1985 — 1987

• Clark Atlanta University

  Certificate

  2006 — 2006

• Texas Christian University

  B.S. - Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

  1980 — 1984