Bridgett Fowler

Results-driven Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in risk management, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive project success.

• Chair, Coastal Leadership Academy, South Carolina Public Charter High School, Presiding at all meetings of the board and performing all duties imposed by board policy, rules and regulations; Planning the board's agendas; Representing the board at official functions, except when this responsibility is delegated to others; Being responsible for the orderly conduct of all board meetings; Calling special meetings when required; Appointing all committees and serving as an ex-officio member of those committees, unless otherwise ordered by the Board; Keeping the vice-chair informed on all pertinent matters in case the chair is absent; Acting as a resource to the Principal on decisions that may require further information between board meetings; Legal research, Working with legislators on Charter School awareness and Board responsibilities; Assuming other duties authorized by the board. Established a smooth and easy transition from the former executive director and principal to a new administration. World with School Leader and Consultants in bring opportunities to CLA that will improve student success. 2022 CLA is in the top 50% of high schools in South Carolina.
• Paralegal, Law Firm, 04/2001, 12/01/16, Lead supervising paralegal in law firm working with commercial real estate developers and builders. Worked with local planning departments and City and County government on amending, adopting or approving land development. Completed research to include land records, surveys, ordinances, statutes, and laws. Prepared closing documents, settlement statements, title commitments, and policies. Development training and policy manuals for all paralegal, office staff and attorneys. Trained new attorneys, paralegal and office staff. Held staff meetings, trainings and workshops for staff development. Handled annual reviews for employees.
• Lead Paralegal, Maximus Child Support Enforcement, 04/1996, 04/2001, Lead paralegal in the enforcement of child support payments. Worked directly with Judges from Horry, Georgetown, Marion and Williamsburg Counties. Successfully created the extradition process with Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson. Prepared all court pleadings and orders. Worked with custodial and non-custodial parents in collecting support and arrears. Trained new employees in the office and created training protocols. Trained at several locations teaching bankruptcy and the effect on child support to attorneys and staff.

• School Board Chair, Coastal Leadership Academy, A Public Charter High School
• Co-Chair, Presbyterian College Parent and Family Council
• Clerk of Session, Loris First Presbyterian Church
• Former Member, City of Loris Planning and Zoning Board
• Volunteer, Freedom Readers, Loris, South Carolina
• Youth Group Leader, Loris First Presbyterian Church
• Delegation Member, University of South Carolina and Confucius Institute, 2016