Ralph Bowie
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Strategic Business Advisor with 10 years of experience in researching and assessing business performance and developing solutions for optimization. Well-versed in identifying and deconstructing business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Superior performance in financial analysis and evaluation of industry trends and competitor strategy. Guide business owners in understanding and responding to specific problems and opportunities and developing strategic plans to meet business objectives and drive growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations/Business Advisor Lead
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Advised key stakeholders and executive level partners in planning and executing support for multi-national engagements
- Collaborated with 5 different planning teams supporting over 5,000 personnel; recommended initiatives to improve performance and maximize mission success.
- Capitalized on strategic business partnerships to foster new market penetration in 5 different countries.
- Conducted competitive analysis research, providing insight to growth opportunities.
- Liaised and collaborated with client teams to identify potential risks and pain points in deliverables and services.
- Collaborated with project managers to engage clients in proactive planning processes and develop client-specific solutions.
Senior Contracts Manager/Business Analyst
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
Soto Cano, Honduras
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Principle responsible for more than 100 contract actions, valued at over $9M and executed within Central American area of responsibility
- Key contracting advisor to executive decision makers during Hurricane disaster relief efforts
- Led multiple teams and key departments to respond to questions and concerns regarding project details.
- Mapped process activities to identify shortfalls and propose options to rectify operational inefficiencies.
- Mapped current business and operational processes and recommended areas for improvement.
Contracts Supervisor
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
- Maintained excel database with contract, milestones, vendor and customer information.
- Implemented first remote work initiative in response to COVID-19 protocols; garnered praise for increased team productivity
- Supervised 8 administrative team members and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2016
Skills
- Planning and execution
- Cost reduction
- Strategy realignment
- Staff mentoring
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Operations/Business Advisor Lead
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
06.2021 - Current
Senior Contracts Manager/Business Analyst
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
09.2020 - 06.2021
Contracts Supervisor
410th CSB, Army Contracting Command
02.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University