Doug Bowen

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About Doug Bowen

Dynamic leader with 25+ years’ progressive experience driving profit growth in the restaurant industry, and newspaper/online advertising for multimillion-dollar corporations. Verifiable reputation for expanding bottom line and affecting turnaround through improved efficiency, reduced costs, raised standards, and enhanced productivity- Management & Leadership–Commendable manager who provides strong day-to-day leadership to management and support staff. Empower personnel through extensive training while remaining an accessible resource and mentor when needed. Motivate with positive reinforcement and enthusiasm and encourage participative decision-making and idea generation. Delegate and follow up on tasks. Respect dignity and importance of each individual- Communication & Professionalism–Assertive communicator with excellent listening skills. Reputation for developing strong bonds with customers and employees alike. Clearly relate vision and involve staff and project a constant expectation of accountability and consistently model company mission. Use perceptive insight, respect for differences, sense of humor, and caring demeanor to successfully interface with others- Business Improvement & Problem Resolution–Affect business turnaround through focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Develop culture of success while maintaining goals and vision. Efficiently manage overhead, identify needs, and monitor variables. Skillfully design declining budgets to minimize cost of operations. Implement operational improvements and facilitate organizational change with ease. Identify and resolve problems / obstacles. Utilize proactive approach to avoiding difficulties.Specialties: Highly-spirited competitor with passion for winning promotional events. Outstanding communicator, focused listener, progressive change agent, and creative problem solver. Exceptional ability to gain and apply industry knowledge, Training, Development, Builds Capabilities of others.