STEVEN W. BROWN
EDUCATION
1975 - 1977 Jackson Community College – Associates of Arts, General Studies
1977 - 1979 Wayne State University
1999 - 2000 Minnesota Graduate School of Theology – B.A., Pastoral Care
CHURCH: River Of Life Church 1980 to present; Serving as an Elder since 1998, Prison Ministry and Counselor.,
EMPLOYMENT
SNOODLES RESTAURANT
A Founding Director of (PLS MN) Power Learning Systems
One of five founders that established a group of 330 predominantly African Americans in the twin cities who formed investment groups for the purpose of creating an economic tool in Minnesota. In 1997 we opened Snoodles Restrauant at 1400 Nicollet Ave. , Minneapolis. The first African American owned restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.
Home Loan Arrangers Inc. Partner in mortgage brokerage firm until April 2009. I have held licenses in Real Estate and Insurance.
MN Teen Challenge. Extended Care Program Assistant
Open Cities Health Center. Facilities Director/Legislative-Community Liaison.
Minnesota Teen Challenge. Program Staff.
Fathers Resource Center. Case Manager – Transitional Housing Program.
Dads Make A Difference. Trainer. Contract – Extension Services – University of Minnesota. 1994 – 1999. Instructed high school students and adults to train and deliver ‘Dads Make a Difference’ Curriculum.
Minnesota ENABLE. Trainer. 1995 -1999. Instructed high school students and adults to train and deliver the ENABLE Curriculum.
CARPET KING. Sales Representative
Episcopal Community Services. Program Director
New Beginning Center. Job Service Coordinator – 1982 – 1989. Oriented clients to job service program. Provided one on one counseling on issues related to chemical dependency, domestic abuse and financial management. Delivered presentations to community agencies in support of the program. Assisted fund raising and promotional efforts. Worked collaboratively with the St. Paul Urban League to administer a Seniors Program; established and maintained a Food Shelf and coordinated volunteer involvement in holiday activities and other special events.
