LIAM FOWLER
**-**** ****** **. *******, HI ***** 808-***-****
Corporate Executive Advisor ******************@**.***
SUMMARY
I am looking to join an organization that will appreciate a highly motivated, seasoned executive leader (C – Level / Executive Staff / Regional Director). I am certified in multiple professional business improvement leadership programs. I accomplished results exceeding organizations’ already high expectations in multiple industries for over 30 years. I possess exceptionally high-level leadership abilities and a talent for building and leading strong, highly productive, efficient, and effective teams.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Forecasting / Modeling · Profit and Loss Management – Improvements · Business Processes Improvements · High Fashion Retail / Restaurant Management / Business Development · Mergers / Acquisitions (M&A) Management · Lean Six Sigma Business Processes (LSSBB) · Cybersecurity / Information Technology Systems Management · Acquisitions / Procurements / Logistics / Facility Management · Program / Project / Sales Management · Executive Leadership Educator / Trainer · Risk Analysis / Loss Prevention Management · Human Resources Management / Training
EXPERIENCE
FCI Incorporated – Makakilo, HI Oct 1991 - Present
Corporate Executive Advisor
CEO, President (Prior)
Successfully leads numerous organizations to major improvements in: Profit / Loss / Sales Management / Human Resources Management · Acquisitions / Procurements / Finance / Risk Management · Government Compliance · Restaurant / Retail Management / Training · Business Processes Improvements · Marketing Management / Strategies · Planning Budgeting & Forecasting (PB&F) · Product Development / Logistics Management · Business Development / Facility Management · Executive / Leadership Management / Training · Project / Program / Change Management · IT Management
Develops and implements strategic business plans.
Directly responsible for the implementation and training of management and operating policies.
Department of Defense (DoD) – Various Locations Worldwide Aug 1997 – Sep 2021
LT Colonel, Senior Logistics / Transportation Officer – Active & Reserve Duty (Retired)
DE3 (GSE15) DP West Regional Director - Civilian (Retired)
Provided executive leadership in: Program / Project Management (over 50 successful on time / on budget multi-billion dollar worth of projects) · Facility Management · Contingency Planning · Disaster Recovery · Change Management · DoD Management of Operations / Acquisitions / Procurements / Human Resources / Training / Contracting / Combined Logistics / Finance, Budget, Revenue / Risk Analysis / Planning.
Served as the Facilitator / Educator / Trainer for Leadership Program at the Command and General Staff Officer College.
McCrory Department Stores & Big Lots Grocery Stores – Florida Region Feb 1989 – Sep 1991
Regional Director
Served as Project Director for 60 new Big Lots grocery stores and directed the remodeling and remerchandising of 45 McCrory Department Stores.
At the completion of remodeling and new store opening, promoted to Regional Director to 35 McCrory stores and 30 Big Lots grocery stores.
Directed the top region in sales and profit margin two years in a row.
Vogue Int’l High Fashion Boutiques / Fashion World Stores – East Region Feb 1986 – Jan 1989
Regional Director
Served as Store Business Developer who expanded company from two boutique retail clothing stores and one department store to 225 stores in two years.
Performed responsibilities including lead buyer, management trainer, store construction, and store openings.
After completion of growth goals, promoted to Regional Director of 80 East Coast stores.
Directed the region with the highest sales and profit margin in the corporation.
Taco Bell Franchise – Florida Region Feb 1984 – Feb 1986
Director of Franchise Operations
Served as Director of Operations for 16 high-sales, high-profit margin Taco Bell Restaurants.
Assisted in the turnaround of a struggling franchise in Florida. During first assignment as General Manager, increased sales and shopper report scores (graded on cleanliness, customer service, food quality) from low 20’s to high 90’s out of 100.
Promoted to Area Director for three restaurants and continued sale and report improvements.
Promoted to Director of Franchise Operations and achieved repeated results for an additional 13 restaurants.
Lead the franchise to achieve highest sales and shopper report scores in the state of Florida.
Wendys Restaurant – Daytona Beach, FL Sep 1978 – Sep 1980
Shift Supervisor. Assistant Manager Trainee
EDUCATION
California Coast University – Santa Ana, CA
2000-2024
Doctorate (C) – Educational Psychology, Organization
Master of Science – Psychology, Organization
Bachelor of Science – Psychology
University of Maryland – College Park, MD
1989-1991
Associates of Arts – Management Studies
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Combined Logistics Officer
Senior Communications Officer
Senior Leadership Facilitator (Educator) / Trainer
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Information Technology Management Professional (ITMP)
Program / Project Management Professional (PMP)
Contracting Officer Certification
Budget / Revenue / Fiscal Law Management
Procurement / Acquisition Certifying Officer
Multiple Business Process Improvement Certifications
AWARDS
Delta Epsilon Tau (Alpha Beta Kappa) Honor Society for Education (MS Psychology)
DoD Soldiers Medal for Heroism
DoD Meritorious Service Medal for Excellence
Bronze Star Medal for Service (Excellence in Logistics / Supply Operations during Iraq War)
Army Accommodation Medal for Excellence
Army Achievement Medal for Excellence (2)
Honor Graduate in Numerous Military Training Programs
Numerous Civilian Performance Awards for Tops Sales and Customer Service
Top Graduate of two Restaurant Management / Supervisor Training Programs