John A. Blowers, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Pennsylvania, United States

Denver, Pennsylvania, United States

Denver, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

* One of five elected officials responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for 36 member police department, 4 volunteer fire companies, comprehensive land use planning, zoning, finance and public works initiatives* Legislative oversight of $20,000,000 general fund and sewer authority budget* Fiduciary responsibility as trustee of $31,000,000 pension plan

Lancaster, Pa

* Developed a five year strategic plan designed to transition a small publishing house from a single product, niche market business to a multi-product, multi-market enterprise* Created a contemporary publishing team, designed the processes and systems necessary to perform a significant product update to the elementary math program consisting of 20 books. Lead the marketing and sales team through a product launch campaign including creation of a new website, marketing plan, sales and support team training program, a new trade show booth, and brought a completely overhauled product line to market* As a member of the senior executive team, participated in the process of learning and implementing an enterprise-wide organization and management system, Requisite Organization. Created the marketing, graphic design, and curriculum development departments, developed role specifications for three managers and eight subordinates* Introduced a number of measures for enhancing communication and increasing collaboration among five departments. Lead the management team through an evaluation of all project management processes that were in need of creation to allow for the enterprise to take on an 18 month long new product development project * Helped negotiate a long term publishing agreement with an author and lead a multi-department project to write, publish, and launch a K-5th grade spelling program consisting of 14 books. Launched a website, marketing campaign, sales and support training program, and redesigned trade show booth. The entire product line was released on-time and exceeded revenue projections for year one by 200%

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

*Coordinated a strategic assessment process among community leaders, board of directors and staff with goal of producing the first ever strategic plan for a twenty-year old housing and economic development organization. *Wrote the five year strategic plan which included the creation of an innovative relationship with the Washington, DC based National Development Council (NDC) delivering federal tax credits to urban redevelopment projects* Helped craft the structure of a community-based revolving loan fund, the Lancaster Housing Investment Fund and Trust

York, Pennsylvania Area

* Managed client projects and developed funding streams for capital needs and operations of non-profit organizations * Researched available funding opportunities from foundations, State and Federal government programs* Networked with public officials to ensure fulfillment of client interests

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

* Raised financial support for and organized two annual professional seminars* Managed a volunteer staff of 5 coordinators and recruited and supervised the work of 15 general volunteers* Designed event literature and promotional materials * Coordinated all arrangements with caterers, speakers, and exhibitors for 2 annual seminars with over 200 attendees

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

* Established strategic direction of business and managed all Financial, Marketing, and Sales initiatives towards those ends* Developed a team of 3 area managers and 20 employees while doubling business revenues* Lead organization through 3 physical plant expansion projects converting an 18th century miller's plantation into a home enhancement destination store* Negotiated the purchase of a manufacturing business and developed all Financial, Marketing and Sales processes to support a national clientele and 5 employees* Lead design team in creation of period lighting fixtures for use on set of all "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies* Featured artisan in a "Made in Lancaster County" episode on Discovery Channel's "Lynette Jennings Design Show"* Interpreted building blueprints in laying out lighting needs for commercial, institutional, and residential building projects* Engaged in direct-sales of furniture and lighting for residential clients* Designed two trade show booths and attended regional trade shows marketing and selling custom lighting fixtures developing a national client base

M.A., Political Science

Graduate Research And Public Policy

Professional Writing And Research

B.S., Marketing

Activities and Societies: Zeta Psi: Pi Kappa Chapter, President, Inter-Fraternity Council, Husky Ambassador.