CHRIS        HOWE

16608 Jaron Dr., Manor, TX | (817) 380-1047 | cjhowe@gmail.com

Profile

Experienced political consultant with a data-driven background and over ten years experience in developing statewide political relationships and strategies to implement meaningful reforms in public policy.  Seeking challenging and rewarding opportunities to further develop professional skill set.

Areas of Expertise

Political Experience

Parliamentarian

Republican Party of Texas

Jun 2016 - Present

  • Wrote Chairman’s script for all business meetings.
  • Developed working plans for all committees and special session activity.
  • Drafted Chairman’s remarks for presentations and legislative testimonies.
  • Proposed and implemented strategic fundraising plans.
  • Outlined and drafted all business of 8000 delegate state convention.
  • Restructured Party Platform to more closely match Texas Legislature.

Task Force Member

City of Austin

Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Task Force on Community Engagement
  • Ensured transparent government was central to city’s community engagement plan.
  • Performed qualitative analysis of current engagement practices of city departments.
  • Advocated for the use of more open data practices within the city’s processes.

Owner

DHC Data

Oct 2010 - Present

  • Analyzed 15,000 pieces of state legislation.
  • Engineered custom software platforms including Texas legislation tracking with statistical analysis and reporting.
  • Drafted legislation and floor amendments.
  • Identified opportunities to pass legislation through amendments.
  • Testified and organized grassroots testimony on dozens of bills.
  • Advised representatives on parliamentary strategy.
  • Negotiated passage of legislation.
  • Broadcasted and polled 15 million phone calls for over 500 campaigns, including 50 current Texas State Representatives and Senators.
  • Secured election of 100 Republican National Delegates.
  • Managed statewide voter data for active Primary election services firm.
  • Defeated dozens of tax and bond elections.

Other Work Experience

Parliamentarian

Tarrant County Republican Party

Dec 2011 - Jun 2016

Purchasing Agent

Landmark Distributors

Apr 2008 - May 2013

Manager

The DME Dr

Nov 2004 - Apr 2008

Education

MBA, Management

University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX

2003

Bachelor of Science, Biology

University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX

2003

Technical Skills

Registered Parliamentarian, Java, Go, Groovy, Javascript, HTML, SQL, CSS, Kubernetes, Helm, OfBiz, FreeSWITCH, Google APIs, Geospatial Information Systems