Charles Bower

Work History

Screenwriter

Self Employed

San Diego, CA

01.2022 - 03.2023

Wrote faith-based feature thriller Redemption Code.
Researched topics and ideas for screenplay.
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging, structured and error-free content with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Author

Self Employed

San Diego, CA

01.2020 - 01.2021

Wrote novel Mindfish, 24 vignettes about fishing and spirituality.
Conducted over 1000 hours of research on fishing and religion.
Created emotionally powerful short stories to engage readers and heighten awareness of spirituality.

Documentary Filmmaker

Self-Employed

San Diego, CA

01.2009 - 01.2019

Researched, wrote, produced, directed and edited Whatever Happened To Miracles?, a 1-hour documentary about the fact that miracles happen and what this means
Expertise in Final Cut Pro, After Effects.
Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
Drafted, directed and produced documentary film by raising over $1 million.
Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
Created visual effects and animation to enhance films.
Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
Wrote scripts by creating dialogue to establish story.
Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Developed project budgets and managed production costs.

Director

P3 Capital Ltd

Gloucester, UK

01.2007 - 01.2008

Developing investment tool to calculate and increase social and environmental value of stock.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.

Political Advisor

Westminster Drugs Project

London, UK

01.2006 - 12.2007

Coordinated project dedicated to political engagement strategy for UK’s largest drug and alcohol remedial organization, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.

Associate Consultant

Forum For The Future

London, UK

01.2005 - 12.2006

Directing project for the UK’s leading sustainable development charity to identify, calculate and reduce environmental and social costs of alcohol manufacturing at financial benefit to all parties.
Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Helped team of 4 lead consultants optimize efficiency of current systems by conducting training sessions.

Strategic Advisor

Enviros Consulting Ltd

Stockbridge, UK

01.2005 - 01.2006

Advising this renowned environmental consultancy on engaging with its clients at board level about sustainable development
Successfully introduced UK government sustainable development policy group to sustainability accounting as a means of achieving more sustainable development for less regulation.
Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.

Head of Sustainable Development

Bulmers Plc

Hereford, UK

01.1990 - 01.2004

Introduce world's leading hard cider manufacturer (now part of Heineken) to sustainable development;
Collected data, evaluated trends and authored in-depth reports detailing findings and proposing recommendations for each issue.
Audited energy usage and recommended changes to save resources, reducing waste by 45%.
Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance.
Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
My strategy was considered “the most far-reaching of any UK company” (ENDS Magazine) and delivered $15m/year net profit in an area normally considered a cost;
Alumnus of the Prince of Wales' Business & The Environment Senior Executives Program;
Guest Lecturer at the Bath University MSc in Business & Responsibility;
Described by Rocky Mountain Institute CEO Amory Lovins as “the most effective change agent I’ve ever met”.(Private letter to HRH Prince of Wales).

Finance trainee

Société Générale Corporate Finance

Paris, France

01.1989 - 12.1989

Secured Eurocommercial Paper deal with Bank of Crete.
Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Screenwriter

Author

Documentary Filmmaker

Director

Political Advisor

Associate Consultant

Strategic Advisor

Head of Sustainable Development

Finance trainee

Education

Master of Arts - French and German

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