John Cowgill
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a rich background spanning diverse roles, from leadership positions in Deseret Industries to managing projects in the Power Systems field. Armed with a Master's in Public Administration and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility, I've excelled in roles such as Business Personal Property Manager, Project Manager, and Site Supervisor. Adept at streamlining operations, fostering team growth, and driving initiatives to successful completion. My latest venture involves spearheading a digital marketing agency, demonstrating my entrepreneurial spirit. Fluent in Spanish, I bring a unique blend of skills in leadership, management, and strategic thinking.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
FOUNDER/CEO
Makova Marketing
10.2023 - Current
- SPEARHEADING THE LAUNCH ANF GROWTH of a new digital marketing agency
- FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE, building a strong brand identity, and acquiring diverse clients
- DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH through data-driven strategies and innovative campaign solutions
- LEADING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS and optimizing operations to ensure long-term success
- Actively pursuing B-Corp certification to contribute to SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.
SITE SUPERVISOR
Frederico Outdoor Living
07.2023 - 10.2023
- ESTABLISH CULTURE through a servant leadership style of management
- DRIVE PROFITS through tracking inefficiencies, monitoring change through effective training, data collection and dissemination, and developing effective and efficient procedural applications of the day-to-day processes
- TRANSITION corporate business structure into a benefit corporation through B-Corp certification
- TRAIN, MANAGE and DEVELOP multiple teams to reach individual goals and overall company goals.
PROJECT MANAGER
SmartRain
10.2022 - 07.2023
- MONITERED and troubleshoot software development packages relating to water conservation controllers; MANAGED stakeholder relationships with corporate entities; ENSURED water conservation methods and methodologies are streamlined to operate effective and efficient programs; routinely COLLABORATED with project stakeholders to seek perspective, identify strengths and risks, and keep team activities aligned
MANAGER- BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY
Davis County Assessors Dept.
02.2021 - 07.2021
- ORCHESTRATED a strategic plan to standardize and streamline personal property standard operating procedures; MANAGED public-facing image of business personal property tax collections; REDEFINED GOALS, expectations, and results; COLLABORATED with County external and internal communications staff to identify core audiences and strategies to engage with them effectively; DEVELOPED oral and written presentations to convey complex proposals;
JOB COACH/RETAIL AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER
Deseret Industries
03.2019 - 02.2021
- TRAINED, MANAGED, and COACHED 10+ associates daily; MAINTAINED methodologies for measuring the Deseret Industries brand health; FOUGHT TIRELESSLY for establishing an ROI on brand initiatives; ANALYZED strengths and weaknesses to adjust brand strategy; ADVOCATED and SUPPORTED standardization by educating to centrally developed policies, procedures, and processes; STANDARDIZED and STREAMLINED best management practices; NETWORKED across departments and facilities to achieve objectives and goals; IMPLEMENTED data tools to identify opportunities for improvement, APPLIED quality improvement methodologies
POWER SYSTEMS PLANNER/MANAGER
Bountiful City Light & Power
11.2011 - 03.2019
- MANAGED entire power grid mapping system; TRAINED new co-workers and staff on best management principles for safely locating underground power lines; planned and designed power grid changes; STANDARDIZED and STREAMLINED user-friendly data management applications for increased production and safety for field workers.
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
BYU
01.2021
Bachelors of Science -
Arizona State University
01.2007
Skills
- Leadership: Organizational Behavior, Leadership Development, Career Coaching, Urban Planning, Public Policy Development, Policy Advisor, Company Culture, Communications, Brand Management Strategy, Community Identity, Equitable Access Solutions, Cross Functional Collaborations, Review, Analyze and Prepare Reports, Advise on Policies, Work Independently and as part of a Team
- Management: Course Trained in PMP, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies with a servant leadership style at my core
Websites
Accomplishments
Have had two different articles written about my management style and big-picture ideas, goals, and results.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FOUNDER/CEO
Makova Marketing
10.2023 - Current
SITE SUPERVISOR
Frederico Outdoor Living
07.2023 - 10.2023
PROJECT MANAGER
SmartRain
10.2022 - 07.2023
MANAGER- BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY
Davis County Assessors Dept.
02.2021 - 07.2021
JOB COACH/RETAIL AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER
Deseret Industries
03.2019 - 02.2021
POWER SYSTEMS PLANNER/MANAGER
Bountiful City Light & Power
11.2011 - 03.2019
Masters of Public Administration -
BYU
Bachelors of Science -
Arizona State University
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