Robert Fowler

About Robert Fowler

Robert W. Fowler is an accomplished Operational Excellence Leader with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, marked by his mastery of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, exceptional leadership acumen, and adeptness in program management. Fowler\'s impact is underscored by his consistent success in devising innovative solutions that drive productivity, efficiency, and substantial cost savings. Recognized for his visionary leadership, strategic prowess, and talent for fostering cohesive teams, he stands poised to elevate business processes. Professional Highlights Strategic Leadership: Renowned for his proficiency in strategic planning, resource alignment, and fostering goal-driven teams. Fowler\'s dynamic leadership cultivates enthusiasm, confidence, and exceptional performance. Innovative Process Design: Adept at formulating and implementing transformative solutions that optimize processes, leading to heightened productivity, efficiency, and substantial financial savings. Objective Attainment: Thrives on overcoming challenges, utilizing logical approaches to improve financial performance. A seasoned expert in translating goals into actionable steps. Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits exceptional communication, collaboration, networking, and negotiation skills, culminating in positive and fruitful business relationships. Team Empowerment: A fervent advocate for team inclusivity and development, Fowler motivates, acknowledges outstanding efforts, and encourages transparent communication. Operational Excellence: Over his extensive career, Fowler has harnessed Lean, Six Sigma, and Project Management methodologies to consistently drive business results.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Process, Change, and Strategy

   Cox Communications

   Mar 2020 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US

   Developed a process maturity model to expedite improvements in the warehouse organization. Driving the organization from level 1 (Ad-hoc) to level 3 (Quantitatively Controlled).• Initiated an educational program, Lean Leader, designed to expand the knowledge of Lean across the Supply Chain organization. These Lean Leaders drive meaningful within the Supply Chain and with boundary partners. • Project manager for multiple enterprise projects across a diverse portfolio including information technology, operations, distribution, construction, mobile, and sustainability.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Professional Certification, Secondary Education and Teaching

  1995 — 1996

• Radford University

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry/Mathematics

  1990 — 1994

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2002 — 2004

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Master's degree, Quality Assurance

  2007 — 2009