Charles Bowman
Canton
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Curriculum & Equity Manager
MIND Research Institute
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Research, apply, and innovate on key ideas and strategies for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (i.g., culturally relevant teaching practices and pedagogy)
- Support the entire C&I team in the development of curriculum and professional learning
- Support product and human resource departments
- Help develop larger project-based learning components that will be part of core program
- Identify and author content for routines, online and offline instructional strategies (specifically as relate to culturally relevant pedagogy)
- Work with each grade band team to develop lessons that integrate DEI standards
- Review lessons from teams as part of lesson review team and provide feedback and support on lesson development through equity lens
- Work with consultancy teams to review curriculum and provide feedback through equity lens
- Support, and collaborate with cross-functional leads and other stakeholders to ensure coordination and feedback loops with DEI work.
- Onboarded new employees with DEIA training and new hire documentation.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Cultivate positive rapport with Affinity Group facilitators to boost a sense of belonging within the company's culture.
- Train and support Affinity Group facilitators
- Train and support DEI course facilitators
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
DEI Workshop/Conference Presenter
Dr. Charles Bowman LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted various workshops on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Belongingness topics.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
- Researched trending features to include in workshops/conferences
- Met guests before program to discuss outline of interview.
- Presented various related DEIB topics in national conferences.
Equity Task Force Team Member
Theodore Roosevelt High School
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Researched and recommended policy changes that perpetuated systemic racism
- Developed professional development program for building staff
- Analyzed student data to address equity issues within scheduling coursework framework.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM)
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Spearheaded a taskforce seeking to bring about cultural diversity in workforce in field of education (especially math)
- Designed promotions to influence/entice young learners to enter field of education
- Brainstormed ideas on how to impact recruitment and retainment of teachers of color
- Worked closely with state agencies to brainstorm ideas on eradicating shortage of teachers of color (specifically male teachers of color).
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University Main & Stark Campus
08.2010 - 05.2021
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep courses interesting and engaging.
Math Teacher
Roosevelt High School
08.2008 - 08.2021
- Implemented a variety of instructional methods to build and grow mathematical processes
- Incorporated educational technology and manipulatives in integrated units
- Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for State Test
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Taught various level of math courses
- Worked with At-Risk students in a specialized academy within school district.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Customer Service Manager
A.R.E. Accessories
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Addressed potential cancellations and offered catered solutions to retain accounts.
Office Manager
Audio Systems Design Center
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Oversaw daily management of company.
- Conducted payroll
- Implemented and conducted accounts receivables and payables
- Conducted monthly financial meetings with business owners and CPA
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2019
Master of Science - Education, Secondary Education
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Hiram College
Hiram, Ohio06.1988
Skills
- Human Resources Understanding
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Office Administration
- Training and Development
- Customer Service
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Educational Strategies
Timeline
Senior Curriculum & Equity Manager
MIND Research Institute
08.2021 - 03.2024
Equity Task Force Team Member
Theodore Roosevelt High School
06.2019 - 08.2021
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM)
02.2019 - 08.2021
DEI Workshop/Conference Presenter
Dr. Charles Bowman LLC
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University Main & Stark Campus
08.2010 - 05.2021
Math Teacher
Roosevelt High School
08.2008 - 08.2021
Customer Service Manager
A.R.E. Accessories
01.2003 - 01.2005
Office Manager
Audio Systems Design Center
01.1998 - 12.2002
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Keiser University
Master of Science - Education, Secondary Education
University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Hiram College
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