Business Development Talent Acquisition

Michael J. Bower

**** ******** *****, ***** ******, OH 43035 614-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in sales, business development, and leadership roles within the plastics, manufacturing, and education sectors. Expertise in:

Sales & Business Development: Driving revenue growth, developing new markets, building customer relationships, managing sales teams.

Plastics Engineering & Technology: Deep understanding of extrusion, thermoforming, material science, and process optimization.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Successfully recruiting and placing professionals across various industries.

Leadership & Management: Leading and motivating teams, developing and implementing strategic plans, improving operational efficiency.

Experience

Campus Recruitment Coordinator Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH 2022 - Present

Developed and executed outreach programs to increase student enrollment, including initiatives targeting incarcerated individuals.

Conducted presentations to diverse audiences (5-200) on the college's programs and benefits.

Provided comprehensive academic and career counseling to prospective students.

Achieved a 5% increase in student enrollment in 2024 through effective recruitment strategies. Amak LLC Lewis Center, OH 2011 – Present

Corporate Recruiting

Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) specializing in sourcing and placing top talent in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and Executive Management roles.

Focus on Industrial & Municipal Water Treatment, Chemicals, Plastics, and other key industries. Professional Photographer

Experienced photographer specializing in commercial, private, and corporate events, including sports, school events, real estate, and more.

Expertise in indoor/outdoor photography, equipment handling, and travel. Business Development

Provide strategic guidance to businesses (Fortune 100 to startups) on plastics processing, sales development, and material development.

Expertise in extrusion, injection molding, blend development, and thermoforming. Technical Service & Processing Technology Leader Metabolix Lowell, MA 2012 - 2013

Led the rapid expansion of the company's bio-plastics business, including the development and implementation of new polymer products and technical service departments.

Successfully managed the disposition of 5M lbs. of assets following an acquisition.

Implemented quality standards to ensure product stability and repeatability.

Directed the development of new product rollouts and improved project management systems. Director of Technical Services & Material Development Plastic Suppliers Inc. Columbus, OH 2004 - 2011

Developed and improved the product line, including PLA, biopolymers, and specialty films.

Achieved significant revenue growth (e.g., PLA shrink film sales increased by 15% annually).

Developed and implemented new products and processes, resulting in substantial revenue increases (e.g.,

$10M+ from low-dust PLA envelope films).

Trained sales staff in product capabilities and applications.

Collaborated with compounders (e.g., A. Schulman, PolyOne) to develop proprietary blends. Education

BS, Plastics Engineering University of Massachusetts, Lowell Professional Development

Certified Mail Piece Design Professional United States Postal Service

Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)

Technical Skills

Extrusion MDO & TDO Orientation Thermoforming Microsoft Office Suite Patents

Blended Thermoformable RF Sealable Plastic 7,003,930 & 6,855,778

Contact this candidate