Darryl Bowles

About Darryl Bowles

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare operations, I’m a strategic leader dedicated to driving growth, excellence, and innovation in patient-centric environments. My career began in retail management, where I built a strong foundation in budget management, team development, and operational efficiency. Transitioning into healthcare, I’ve led large, multi-site organizations across specialties — from kidney care to veterinary health — with a focus on performance optimization and cultural transformation.I’m passionate about leveraging AI integration, analytics, and data-driven insights to improve systems, enhance decision-making, and elevate patient care outcomes. Whether developing scalable workflows, leading high-performing teams, or steering strategic initiatives, I thrive on creating structures that empower people and produce measurable results.Known for empathy, integrity, and operational excellence, I build trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level — from frontline staff to executive boards. My experience also includes leading successful labor relations strategies and fostering inclusive, growth-oriented workplace cultures.Outside of work, I’m a proud youth soccer coach and active community volunteer, committed to helping others reach their potential both on and off the field.Core Strengths:Operational Leadership | Strategic Planning | Financial & P&L Management | Process Optimization | AI & Data Analytics Integration | Talent Development | Labor Relations | Change Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Training & Development

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Riv Inc

   Dec 2025 — Present · IN, US

   As a member of Riv’s Strategic Advisory Board, I serve as a trusted partner to the leadership team as the company expands its presence in the food and beverage supply chain space. In this role, I contribute strategic guidance, industry insight, and retail-focused expertise to support Riv’s growth and product evolution.Key ResponsibilitiesStrengthening Retail Partnerships: Help Riv build and expand business pipelines with major retailers through introductions and engagement support.Strategic Insight & Direction: Provide perspective on market dynamics, emerging trends, and product strategy, helping shape Riv’s roadmap and complementing the core team’s vision.Ongoing Advisory Engagement: Participate in focused advisory sessions every two to four weeks to align on priorities, discuss new opportunities, and offer guidance on strategic initiatives.

Education

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  MBA, Specialization in Management

• Oracle University

  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations

• Cornell University

  Certficate, Financial Management

• MIT Professional Education

  Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Executive Development Program

  2019 — 2019

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Skills

• Negotiation
• Profit
• Payroll
• Temporary Placement
• Employee Training
• Budgets
• Visual Merchandising
• Sourcing
• Marketing Strategy
• Account Management
• Hiring
• Sales Management
• Sales
• Leadership
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Training
• Program Management
• Forecasting
• Team Building
• Management
• Succession Planning
• Merchandising
• Onboarding
• Operations Management
• Store Management
• Interviewing
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Customer Retention
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations