Wade Bowman

Experience

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  Waffle House, Inc.

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Unit Operator
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  General Homes of GA, Inc

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Construction Manager
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  Coloplast

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2002

  Director of Commercial Development

  • Former corporate director for strategic marketing and business development. • Maintained existing and expanded relationships with subsidiary companies to facilitate overall global growth of market share.• Researched and recommended opportunities for mergers and acquisitions to upper management.• Oversaw research and development departments resulting in numerous patents that allowed for expansion of product offerings.• Applied for and secured trademarks essential for brand development.• Operations management for a medical device manufacturing company including production management and scheduling, tooling and machinery, raw material acquisition and replenishment, inventory management. Show less

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  Plantation Renovation, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - now

  President

  • Developed long term strategic vision for growth of operations and to ensure ongoing profitability by achieving year over year growth of 10% in revenue each year while at the same time reducing ongoing operational costs as a percentage of revenue each year.• Developed in-house CAD capabilities for implementing Design/Build operations to 100% complete.• Negotiated purchase agreements with key suppliers and subcontractors to maintain material and labor availability at 100%.• Implemented comprehensive accounting software for ensuring accurate real-time cost tracking and reporting.• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to identify and drive additional growth opportunities through a hands-on management style.• Increased retention of existing customers by 15%.• Established strategic partnerships that resulted in a 15% increase in customer base.• Developed and maintained successful network of advisors and mentors responsible for providing direction and advice on company growth initiatives.• Analyzed financial statements to develop effective strategies for improving company operations, maximize revenues and minimize costs.• Developed and implemented corporate policies and procedures such as risk management strategy and pursuit of new financing options.• Documented process by writing and developing existing plans, procedures, and reports for internal and external use. Show less