David Owens

About David Owens

Resourceful, goal oriented senior administrative professional with over 45 years experience in operations management, business development, and financial management in diverse environments. Adept at building business relationships and managing multi-million-dollar enterprises. Proven ability to communicate and negotiate deals with clients and demonstrated experience in public relations. Demonstrated history of excellence identifying cost reduction opportunities and streamlining operations with a focus on process improvement and time management. Specialized experience in budgeting and forecasting with management experience to take on added responsibility to meet deadlines. Solid expertise managing all aspects of multiple projects including financial management and administration. Known for achieving sustainable revenue growth in diverse industries and business environments.Profile of Skills:Brand DevelopmentProject AdministrationReport PreparationStrong Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceEvent CoordinationProgram DevelopmentGrass Roots Community Improvement StrategiesNon-Profit Group OversightGrant Writing and Grant OversightPublic Works AdministrationSales & MarketingEpic TrainerOPOTC Certified Class \"A\" LicenseeBRU, JCAOH, OSHA, HCAHPS ExperiencedNOVA certified ( National organization for victims assistance)Licensed State of Ohio Insurance Producer. Life, Accident & HealthClass \"B\" CDL EndorsedFEMA- Operations Section Chief

Experience

1. Administrative Director

   Sodexo

   Dec 2024 — Present

Education

• Light University

  Certificate, Stress and Trauma Counseling

  2009 — 2012

• Cuyahoga Community College

  OPOTC, Policing

  1994 — 1995

• Oneida University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Administration and Management, General

• Cleveland State University

  Business/Corporate Communications

  1979 — 1982

• Evangelical Training Association

  Certificate, Special Education and Teaching

  1998 — 1999

• American Baptist Theological Seminary, Cleveland extension

  Certificate

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Proposal Writing
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Government
• Motivational Speaking
• Coaching
• Fundraising
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Program Management
• Start-Ups
• Higher Education
• Opotc Private Police Certification
• Organizational Development
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Program Development
• Management
• Data Analysis
• Healthcare
• Workshop Facilitation
• Business Development
• Grants
• Social Networking
• Executive Management
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Small Business
• Human Resources
• Training