Jim Bowie

Associate Director - Business Incubation Program at University of Central Florida jim.bowie@ucf.edu

Summary
- Entrepreneur Business Incubator Management - Small Business Consulting/Coaching - Technology Background with emphasis in Telecommunications - Professional Speaker on Sales, Motivation & eCommunications - Former Professor of Marketing / Communications Goal: Develop Successful, Confident Entrepreneurs, Students & Team Members

Experience
Board of Directors - Elected/Volunteer at St. Cloud/Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce October 2012 - Present (2 months) Board of Advisors at Florida Business Expo September 2010 - Present (2 years 3 months) Primary Trade Show for Business to Business Networking in Central Florida Associate Director - UCF Business Incubation Program / Site Manager - St. Cloud Incubator at University of Central Florida May 2010 - Present (2 years 7 months) 2 recommendations available upon request Volunteer - Board of Directors at Junior Achievement October 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 8 months) Volunteer - Ex. VP / Board of Directors at Better Business Bureau of West GA / East AL January 2003 - May 2010 (7 years 5 months) Sr. Account Manager - National Business Markets - West Georgia at AT&T May 2009 - April 2010 (1 year) Executive Director at Columbus Regional Technology Incubator November 2006 - May 2009 (2 years 7 months) 5 recommendations available upon request Adjunct Professor at Columbus State University 2005 - 2009 (4 years) 1 recommendation available upon request
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Sr. Account Manager at BellSouth Business 2000 - 2006 (6 years) 3 recommendations available upon request Dir. of Operations at Computer Networking Solutions January 1997 - March 2000 (3 years 3 months) Sr. Marketing Manager at WC Bradley 1987 - 1989 (2 years)

Skills & Expertise

Sales Skills Training Sales Improvement Sales Coach Business Analysis Training & Development Investor Presentations Incubation Marketing Communications Customer Lifecycle Management Small Business Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy Public Speaking Entrepreneur New Business Development Coaching Business Strategy Management Consulting Start-ups Leadership Development Sales Management Mentoring Account Management Entrepreneurship Microsoft Office Sales

Education
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business MBA, Finance Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business BBA, Mgt & Mkt

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Jim Bowie
Associate Director - Business Incubation Program at University of Central Florida jim.bowie@ucf.edu

11 people have recommended Jim

"Jim, though his work at the UCF Incubator St. Cloud, is a great resource and "coach" for any start-up company looking to accelerate their growth. Jim has been there, done that, and can help point to other resources available through the UCF Incubator program." Alan M. Shafer, was Jim's client "It is my pleasure to recommend Jim Bowie. I have known Jim for over four years and have collaborated with him on several educational presentations over those years. An expert in the field of business incubation, Jim has managed two strong business incubator programs and there is not a single situation that he has not encountered. His presentations are filled with real life examples and relevant stories taken from his own experiences. Jim is a true professional, always delivering as promised, always keeping an eye on the needs of the audience. Plus, Jim is just an all-around nice guy, easy to get along with and quick with a joke. He cares deeply about his clients, his colleagues, and his audiences. I always look forward to working with Jim, as will anyone else who has the opportunity to work with him." Sandra Cochrane, Board Member, National Business Incubation Association, was with another company when working with Jim at University of Central Florida "Jim has been a leader in our community for as long as I can remember. He has always proven himself to be a man of integrity and someone who cares deeply about people and the community that he lives in. Jim is the kind of person that does what he says and gives 110% at everything he sets out to do. He is a pleasure to work with." Bill Bell, President, Energy Savers of Georgia and Alabama, was with another company when working with Jim at Columbus Regional Technology Incubator "I've had a professional relationship with Jim for some 10 years, and he has always shown a willingness to listen and offer constructive solutions. I have been well impressed with Jim's communication skills as a speaker and with his work in the business incubator. This appears to have been his ultimate calling in life." Richard Daniels, Plant Accountant, Intermet, was with another company when working with Jim at Columbus Regional Technology Incubator "I have known Jim for many years now and worked with him in several different projects. Jim's Senior Leadership and outstanding people skills are the best in the business. Jim is a man who wears many hats of

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expertise and I hope to work with him again in the near future. I highly recommend Jim Bowie." bruce brooks, Telecom Expense Management Consultant, t-mize, worked indirectly for Jim at Columbus Regional Technology Incubator "Jim has been wonderful to work with as Director of the Columbus Regional Technology Incubator. He is a wealth of information regarding creative IT solutions to challenges clients have had, as well as just the wealth of marketing knowledge and insight he has. Jim has introduced me to some of the more creative applications available on the IT side (i.e. Jott.com, pandora.com, to mention a couple). Jim has been very supportive of the initiatives of the SBDC and is always helpful in promoting these opportunities to his contacts. Jim is always accessible and greets one with a smile. I look forward to working with Jim in the future as we help small businesses grow." Mark Lupo, CBCP, Business Consultant, The University of Georgia SBDC, was with another company when working with Jim at Columbus Regional Technology Incubator "Jim is a highly supportive Director of The Columbus Regional Technology Incubator and has created an outstanding environment in which to grow our business. I highly recommend Jim Bowie and the facility that he manages to any entrepreneur in need of office space and support services." Larry Crane, was Jim's client "I worked under Jim for four years. He was unquestionably the best manager and motivator I've ever experienced in my career. He's very smart, focused, an extraordinary communicator and fantastic sales executive. I'd work for him on any project... He's also a fun, high energy person who makes you feel like a star when you're around him." Phil Herzog, Managing Partner, SmoothStone Partners, reported to Jim at Columbus State University "Although the selection shows Jim at his last working entity in Columbus, GA, I have known him most of my business life. Jim is the most professional, knowledgeable, and personable business associate with whom I have ever partnered. I could always be sure that Jim would provide accurate and detailed information for whatever project on which we were working. I was truly sorry to lose him from the Columbus business community, but I know that I can still count on him to help me should I need it. Thank you, Jim !" Carrie Chandler, Systems Account Executive, E-Spire/DeltaCom/EarthLink Business, was with another company when working with Jim at BellSouth Business "Jim is the role model of professionalism, he has the utmost integrity, insite to his customers needs, and the drive to make sure the customer is 110% satisfied. Jim is a great communicator, making sure his audience is in tune to his words, taking the time to prepare for a presentation and having the greatest ability to deliver. Jim is a role model at work, in the community, with his friends, and at home. Jim is a great resource to anyone he come in contact with, a sincere passion to help other in his speir of influence." David Emig, Senior Account Manager Enterprise Major, BellSouth Business, worked directly with Jim at BellSouth Business
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"Jim was a fantastic Account Manager for a client of mine. Jim truly believes and exhibits the positive affect of building strong relationships and goes to great lengths to satisfy his clients. Jim has always been a pleasure to work with." Thomas J. Frederiksen, Independent Telecommunications Consultant, Self-Employed, was with another company when working with Jim at BellSouth Business

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