DAVID S. BOWSER
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Strategic leader who has consistently delivered profitable results by developing high performing teams to achieve efficient operations, outstanding customer service, and advance talent at all levels.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Variety Wholesalers / Roses Stores
08.2021 - Current
- Led teams of district managers, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration, to deliver consistent execution of company objectives. .
- Managed financial performance by improving sales, payroll control, expense management, and inventory shortage reduction.
- Recognized as Top Performing Region 2022-2024, based on sales increase, payroll, shortage, and net profit.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully implement company-wide improvements to Succession Planning, Talent Development, Freight Flow Processes, Apparel Presentation, Customer Loyalty, and New/Remodel Store Projects.
Regional Director
Dollar General
10.2019 - Current
- Achieved 17% sales growth in 2020, in 12 districts with 225 stores, with over $350M in sales volume.
- Reduced shrink by .18%.Developed one District Manager for the Regional Director bench.
- Upgraded four underperforming District Managers.
Senior District Director
Target
02.2005 - 09.2018
- Achieved profitable sales growth in 13 stores in the Raleigh-Durham, NC market; with annual sales volume in excess of $550M.
- Promoted 3 Senior District Directors, 40 Store Directors, and 15 Market Business Partners.
- Opened 5 new stores, closed 1 aged store, completed 24 remodel projects, and implemented clinics in 8 stores.
District Team Leader
Target
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Achieved profitable sales growth in 13 stores in Western New York markets - Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse - with annual sales volume in excess of $360M.
- Promoted 6 Store Team Leaders.
- Opened one new store.
Store Team Leader
Target
11.1999 - 01.2003
- Completed turnaround of an underperforming $45M store; through improving daily operations, guest experience, and team culture.
Various Roles
Roses / Variety Wholesalers
07.1985 - 10.1999
- 2 years in Store Management, 10 years in Corporate Leadership, 2 years as a District Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, Management Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Va06.1985
Skills
- Strategic planning and analytical
- Team culture
- Authentic, servant leader
- Talent management
- Operations management
- Staff leadership
- Strategic Decision-making
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Variety Wholesalers / Roses Stores
08.2021 - Current
Regional Director
Dollar General
10.2019 - Current
Senior District Director
Target
02.2005 - 09.2018
District Team Leader
Target
01.2003 - 01.2005
Store Team Leader
Target
11.1999 - 01.2003
Various Roles
Roses / Variety Wholesalers
07.1985 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Science - Management, Management Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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