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Erik Bowman  |
Address: | 2512 Artesia Blvd |
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City/State/Zip | Redondo Beach, CA 90278 |
Email: | ebowman@peoplescreening.com |
Phone: | 310-802-6704 |
Fax: | 310-802-6705 |
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Objective: | My goal is to work with Entrepreneurs at an early stage in their business development process. To use my expertise to help guide them to more effective solutions and launch their business faster, better and cheaper through proper planning, leveraging existing resources and identifying potential partners.
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Education
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College: | Seattle Central Community College
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| 9/1988 - 6/1989
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Degree: | A.A.
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College: | California State University
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| 9/1992 - 6/1994
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Degree: | B.A. Philosophy
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College: | California State University
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| 9/1992-6/1994
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Degree: | B.A. Political Science
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College: | UCLA Anderson School
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| 9/1994-6/1996
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Degree: | M.B.A.
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Certifications and Licenses
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Certification: | Certified Entrepreneur
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Received: | 9/2002
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Certification: | Certified Bartender
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Received: | 5/2001
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Volunteer Work: | Volunteered at the 'Seattle Art Museum'. Created a computer database of all artwork on hand.
I work with Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce assisting start-up companies and new business owners.
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Skills & Coursework: | I have conceived of, planned, developed, launched and run numerous businesses in various fields.
This experience gives me great insight into the obstacles that most businesses face in staffing, operations, growth, partnering, sales and marketing.
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| Technical | Bookkeeping |
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Interview Questions
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What are your long-range goals and objectives? |
| In the long term, I plan on continued product and service development through various vehicles. |
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What are your short-range goals and objectives? |
| Our present focus is on launching IndustryTV and supporting existing ventures. I will continue to work with start-ups in an advisory role. |
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How do you plan to achieve your career goals? |
| Proper planning, hard work, finding a Mentor in my field and personal drive. |
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What are the most important rewards you expect in your career? |
| A sense of satisfaction and happiness. |
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Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? |
| I have been selling stuff since I was a small child. I attribute this to my Father. He was quite often vacant but set a great example from a far. |
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What qualities should a successful manager possess? |
| A strong decision making ability, a consistent and positive outlook, good planning and resource allocation skills, a sense of authority and likeability. |
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Downloadable Resume: | |
About Me
Erik Bowman has been a serial-entrepreneur since the age of 10, when he began selling his mothers prized flowers, 'direct-from-the-grower', to unwitting neighbors and by the age of 17 he progressed to buying used tuxedo shirts from Formal Wear rental shops, tie-dying them and selling them at a huge profit at 'Swap Meets' and art festivals. Erik learned early to always practice the sage wisdom of 'buy low - sell high'.
By the age of 24, Erik had been professionally employed as an exterminator, meat cutter, truck driver, longshoreman, salesman, video store clerk, cashier, teacher, file clerk, dispatcher, pressure washer tech, software developer, network engineer, property owner and land-lord. This diverse experience has provided a very sound foundation and general understanding of many industries.
Erik went on to earn degrees in both Philosophy - emphasis in Ethics and Political Science - emphasis in Statistics, both with honors from California State University.
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Employment History |
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Start Date: | 7/2001 thru 2/2017 |
Employer: | BMGI Ventures
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Title: | Managing Partner |
Description: | Evaluate and manage investments in internal and external projects. Advise third-parties on business practices. |
Reason for Leaving: | Presently employed |
Supervised: | 5 |
Supervisor: |
Erik Bowman
Managing Partner
310-802-6580 x10001
ebowman@bmgiventures.com
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Start Date: | 9/1997 thru 7/2001 |
Employer: | Imperial Bank (now Comerica)
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Title: | VP Technology |
Starting: | $80,000.00 per Year |
Ending: | $124,000.00 per Year |
Description: | Evaluated and Advised on technology mergers and acquisitions. |
Reason for Leaving: | Retired |
Supervised: | 20 |
Supervisor: |
Bill Capps
EVP
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Start Date: | 1/1995 thru 8/1997 |
Employer: | Veritest
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Title: | Lab Manager |
Description: | Managed client relationships including Fujitsu, Nokia, HP, Intel, and others. Assessed projects, defined testing scope and managed execution. |
Reason for Leaving: | Limited potential for growth. |
Supervised: | 18 |
Supervisor: |
Steve Nemzer
President
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Start Date: | 6/1993 thru 12/1994 |
Employer: | Salt River Project
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Title: | Technology Consultant |
Description: | Advised, planned and executed SRP Training Management Program software application. |
Reason for Leaving: | Training program concluded. |
Supervised: | 4 |
Supervisor: |
Tony Rojas
Manager, Engineering & Construction Services
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Start Date: | 4/1991 thru 6/1993 |
Employer: | Western Council
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Title: | CIS Administrator |
Description: | Advised, planned and executed SRP Training Management Program software application. |
Reason for Leaving: | New Opportunity. |
Supervised: | 2 |
Supervisor: |
Jim Scott
Managing Director
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Professional References
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Name: | Franky Munez
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Phone: | 310-802-6580 x10002
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Email: | franky@bmgiventures.com
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Address: | 2512 Artesia Bvld, Suite 120
Redondo Beach, California, 90278
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Occupation: | VP Operations
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Name: | John Walker
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Phone: | 425-555-5555
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Email: | jwalker@peoplescreening.com
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Address: | 1234 Fictitious Lane, #13
Seattle, Washington, 98178
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Occupation: | Bartender
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