Chris Bowles

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Director Of Development at American Cancer Society @ American Cancer Society
atlanta, georgia, united states
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Chicago, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Chris Bowles

I am a trusted manager, with 17 years of progressive leadership experience and recognized success reaching revenue goals and improving operational excellence for nonprofit and public sector industries. I specialize in diverse core business processes — sales, account management, client services, marketing, and program/project management.Currently, I am a Senior Manager for the American Cancer Society. I am proud of my account management leadership, where I collaborated with 10+ companies to successfully built relationships that directly helped reach a $2M fundraising goal.Select Career HighlightsTrack Record of Achievement: From Marathon Running, to 3X Iron Man participant, to career highlights, I reached challenging goals that have made life better. Achievement is a jolt of energy I feel each day that helps me set a pace of excellence and high productivity.Experienced Program and Project Manager. Colleagues refer to me as a “conductor”. For over a decade, I have managed and arranged projects where I jump into the unknown, devise new ideas, hunt for solutions with least resistance, and figure out new partnerships because I believe there is ALWAYS a better way.Responsible Leader: I am known to lead with passion, persistence, and grit. It’s all about ownership and discipline — establishing a plan, setting goals, prioritizing tasks, listening to feedback, taking corrective actions, continuing to practice, working very hard, and never giving up.Authentic and Energizing Communicator: I am a people person, and I use my communication skills to motivate others to commit to excellence. I’m drawn to lead by encouraging people with success stories. I explain, describe, host events, and speak in public. I want people to be inspired so they too can succeed.SpecialtiesSales, Account Management, New Business Development, Client Services, Talent Management, Networking, Program Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Event Management, Fundraising

Chris Bowles's Current Company Details
American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

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Director Of Development at American Cancer Society
atlanta, georgia, united states
Website:
cancer.org
Employees:
7615
Chris Bowles Work Experience Details
  • American Cancer Society
    Director Of Development
    American Cancer Society Apr 2021 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • American Cancer Society
    Associate Director Of Development
    American Cancer Society Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • American Cancer Society
    Senior Manager, Community Events/Endurance
    American Cancer Society Dec 2014 - Feb 2021
    Chicago, Il
    Challenge:Promoted to transition regional program into national model. Managed all marketing, communications, customer services, and fundraising components to include DetermiNation (Endurance) and Walk & Roll Chicago programs. Actions:* Built new business opportunities with 10+ companies, from small business to Fortune 500.* Developed significant leads by leveraging networking strategies.* Managed four staff members and hundreds of volunteers for large events. * Supervised team that attained highest performance for DetermiNation program . Raised $1.5M+* Succeeded in cross promotion of other ACS programs, resulting in a major research gift donation, new board members, advocacy members, sponsors for other events, and recruiting new mission volunteers throughout the organization.* Researched and selected ten new partners to increase awareness, exposure, and new fundraising sources.Results:* Managed programs that generated $2M while maintaining 10% direct expense ratio. * Increased participation in Walk and Roll by 20%. * Increased fundraising average 20% by improving program efficiency.
  • American Cancer Society
    Determination Director
    American Cancer Society Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
    Greater Chicago Area
    As the DetermiNation Director I was responsible for the overall production of our DetermiNation team for Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. I managed two staff that helped with the recruiting, fundraising and engagement of volunteers. We had our largest Chicago Marathon team ever during this time with nearly 900 runners and more than $1.5 million raised. While our national program was significantly reduced, I maintained several existing race relationships while tasked with building new race partnerships to grow our portfolio.
  • American Cancer Society
    Determination Manager
    American Cancer Society Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
    Greater Chicago Area
    As the DetermiNation Manager of the American Cancer Society I was responsible for all reporting and communication needs for our team. In addition, I had my own recruiting and fundraising quota to maintain by recruiting runners for events like the Chicago Marathon, Rock n Roll Chicago Half, Shamrock Shuffle and many more.
  • Fitness Formula Clubs
    Membership Advisor
    Fitness Formula Clubs Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
    Chicago, Il
    Challenge:Recruited to drive new membership sales and provide excellent customer service.Result:Improved sales numbers each month by building quality relationships and a network of new leads.
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
    Campaign Manager - Team In Training
    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
    Challenge:Accountable for increasing participation, fundraising revenue, volunteer development, and brand recognition for LLS and Team In Training. Managed national and local events, working as lead point of contact. Actions:* Rapidly learned new geographic region and made significant impact within first six months.* Ensured a quality registration and accommodation process for 300 participants.* Successfully negotiated significant cost savings for hotel and banquet contracts.Result:Key contributor, generating $1.3M in revenue with more then 300 participants engaged in activities..
  • Van Wagner Sports Group
    Operations Manager
    Van Wagner Sports Group Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
    I was a contract employee, serving as the Tour Manager for the Verizon Wireless Youth Soccer Clinic Tour and the Foot Locker College Hoops Tour. This involved managing dozens of volunteers at each location to help with setup, sponsorship activation, photos, reporting and working within our budget. The Verizon Wireless tour covered stops in Grand Rapids, Philadelphia and Miami. The College Hoops Tour involved events at 20 colleges across the country.
  • Kroenke Sports Enterprises
    Corporate Sponsorship Intern - Colorado Rapids
    Kroenke Sports Enterprises Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
    Greater Denver Area
    As the Corporate Sponsorship Intern I handled a variety of tasks that involved sponsorship research, sponsorship activation, in-game entertainment. I worked with a few of our sponsorship executives to help with their needs on a day-to-day basis.
  • Global Spectrum
    Graduate Assistant-Marketing Department
    Global Spectrum 2007 - 2008
    Amherst, Ma
    As the Graduate Assistant for the Mullins Center I assisted with the non-athletic events for marketing and ticket sales. There were several events such as concerts, theater and other entertainment shows we helped to promote. I also assisted with group sales for the winter and spring season. This was a part-time position while I completed my MS degree at UMass Amherst. I frequently helped with the communication, newsletter and any event-day needs to put on a successful show.
  • Enterpise Rental
    Branch Manager
    Enterpise Rental May 2003 - Jul 2007
    San Antonio Tx And Chicago, Il
    Challenge:Responsible for overall operation of office including fleet management, sales, profitability, fleet and revenue growth, customer service, employee development, and marketing plans.Actions:* Awarded 14 out of 16 months for excellent sales performance. * Increased revenue 20%, spearheading a contract negotiation.Result:Received six management promotions in 30 months for sales and customer service excellence.

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Event Planning Customer Service Event Management Marketing Sales Sales Management Sales Operations Account Management Key Account Relationship Building New Business Development Client Services Talent Management Program Management Project Management Change Management Operations Management Event Managmenet Fundraising Leadership Management Editing Facebook

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