Barry Owen
Tea,SD
Summary
Strategic operations leader with over 8 years of experience enhancing organizational efficiency and controlling costs. Successfully led large-scale initiatives and managed budgets exceeding $2.6M. Expertise in vendor management, inventory oversight, and technology implementation to boost performance. Focused on aligning operational strategies with business objectives to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Avera Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
04.2025 - Current
- Managed logistics operations to ensure efficient supply chain processes.
- Coordinated transportation and distribution of medical supplies and equipment.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in logistics processes.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Center Director
Power Wellness Management
Sioux Falls, USA
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Planned, directed, and led operations for a 3,000+ member fitness operation.
- Oversaw the Medical Advisor Committee consisting of 12 physicians, physical therapists, and administration members of Avera McKennan Hospital.
- Increased financials by 30%.
- Planned and developed annual operating and capital budgets.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination, and efficient execution of tasks.
General Manager
GreatLIFE
Sioux Falls, USA
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed and operated a 2.6-million-dollar budget
- Increased membership base from 600-30,000 members during tenure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05-2012
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Logistics optimization
- Leadership training
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Certification
- BLS/CPR Certified
- Rapport Leadership Breakthrough 1 (2015)
- Rapport Leadership Power of Communications (2014)
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Avera Health
04.2025 - Current
Center Director
Power Wellness Management
04.2022 - 12.2024
General Manager
GreatLIFE
01.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Sioux Falls