Courtney Bowman

Owner & Founder @Raleigh Cheesy

Raleigh, NC, US

Founded and scaled a profitable café & retail business from the ground up,generating $615K+ annual revenue and a strong local brand presence-Managed all day-to-day business operations including budgeting, payroll, vendorrelations, and inventory management-Built a loyal customer base through exceptional service, creative product offerings,and consistent brand storytelling-Developed and implemented marketing strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and email,growing social media audience to 35K+ followers and reaching 8.2M+ views on viralvideos-Created and launched new product lines, seasonal campaigns, and promotionalevents, increasing customer engagement and repeat sales-Hired, trained, and led a high-performing team to deliver consistent product qualityand outstanding customer experiences-Oversaw financial planning, P&L statements, tax filings, and compliance, profitability and sustaining growth year over year-Managed partnerships with local businesses, event planners, and media outlets toexpand reach and brand visibility-Navigated business decisions during COVID-19 and shifting economic conditionswith agility and resilience-Cultivated a distinctive brand identity that blended southern charm, artisanal quality,and a modern social media presence.