Anthony D. Owens, APR

My Skills & Experience

About Me

I take pride in all that I do and in the long-term media relationships I’ve fostered in the process. I firmly believe that hard work eventually pays off, and I know that each day brings me closer to reaching my personal and professional goals.

From small, solo projects to overseeing multi-million dollar creative collaborations, I’m always looking for the chance to explore new venues and learn something new that I can apply to my work. Explore my portfolio, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

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Experience

Brief Roles

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Strategic Communications Director

2020 - Present

Creating communications for CareFirst/Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Federal Employee Program Operation Center. Developing affective communications to Thirty-Four Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans across the country. Producer of two national live and virtual conferences with a net-promoter score of 99%.

Strategic Communications Consultant, Owens Communications Group

2018 - 2020

Serve as a principal strategic communications consultant for a list of clients. Specializing in developing communications strategies including issues management. Developing media relations, digital & social media strategies helping clients navigate digital, mobile, and social tools.

Strategic Communications Director, Kauffman & Associates

2017 - 2018

Serves as the strategic communications director for Kauffman & Associates Inc. Specializing in developing strategic communications strategies and developing media relations programs. Maintaining relationships with press contacts to improve clients’ reputations. Media monitoring expert and overseeing all media placements.

Senior Director of Media Relations, Howard University

2015 - 2017

Directed and managed planning, development, and implementation of all university’s external communication activities. Served as a key spokesperson for Howard University and Howard University Hospital. Served as chief architect communicator for all crisis communications.

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