1. Jack Gowen Resume 1
Jack F. Gowen, Sr., M.B.A.
502 S. Pollard Street Apt. 11
Vinton, VA 24179
(H) 540-527-0160
jackgowen@yahoo.com
I have known Jack Gowen Sr. for Professional Profile
25 years both professionally and as Eager to bring Business students into the twenty-first century
a friend. The skills and training using a unique combination of education experience coupled
that he processes encompasses with 26 years’ business background in Executive Management,
many disciplines, and has Business Consulting.
displayed through extensive
Forges profitable new paths and transforms innovative ideas into
knowledge in both pastoral
new programs, projects, and strategic plans.
ministry and administration.He
communicates well both orally and Easily connects with all levels and maximizes human and
in writing, with colleagues and financial resources.
friends. I would recommend Jack Reputed as a perceptive, resourceful leader demanding and
as an outstanding edition to any delivering the highest standards of professional excellence in
organization. Please feel free to business / IT planning and non-profit service organizations.
contact me with any additional Professional Profile located on LinkedIn
information that I can provide. athttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/jack-fletcher-gowen-sr-mba/30/50/bba
Contact information: Rev. G. Kim
Gilson, Phone: 443-523-8266 & Education, Honors, and Certifications
Email: Kggil1245@verizon.net.
DBA in Global Business
Anticipated Graduation 08/2015
Jack was a student in MBA
Keiser University Graduate School
program at Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33311
Graduate School: Business
Research Methods, I was teaching
MBA in Leadership for Managers
in the summer of 2010.
Graduated with 3.86 GPA
He was extremely enthusiastic and
Keiser University Graduate School
responsible, very disciplined, and
FT. Lauderdale, Fl. 33311
did all the necessary work and
much more than that. He earned
Bachelor of Science Biblical Studies & Theology, Minor in Education
the highest grade in the class. He is
Class Vice President, & Student Government
a very nice person and
United Wesleyan College
hardworking student. Without
Allentown, PA 18103
hesitation, I give Jack my strongest
recommendations.
Licensed Insurance Agent since 2006
Contact Information
Texas State Dept. of Insurance
Dr. Borivoje-Boris Djokic, Ph.D.
License Number: 1396242 NPN: 8843746
Graduate Professor of Research
Methods and Statistics Key Qualifications
Keiser University Graduate School 26 years Executive Management Experience ● Business Consulting ●
borisdjokic@gmail.com TechnicalWriting ● Marketing & Public Relations, Sales ● HR
954-318-1620 Management ● Budget Preparation / Administration ● Team
2. Jack Gowen Resume 2
BuildingCustomer Service ● Telemarketing ● Web Site Design Market
Mr. Jack Gowen pursued his Penetration, Teacher/FacilitatorOrganizational Processes, Policies, and
Master of Business Administration Procedures, Executive Recruiter, CITI Training in Ethical Research.
and a former student in my Responsibilities included organizational change, and management, Lead
Leadership Development class. in the recruitment, selection, training, and retention of qualified paid
Jack is an active contributor of the and volunteer staff. Taught within Church School setting, developed
learning exercises in the course lesson plans, taught Biblical related Studies, proficient in public
and his classmates are constantly speaking, and technical writing. Currently own and operate a business
engaged in discussions with him. consulting service, with an array of consulting services offered.
Mr. Gowen demonstrates a high
commitment to his responsibilities Computer Skills
in the course as well as meeting Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Power point, and Excel, Working
important deadlines and knowledge of the Internet surfing various search engines.
completing complex assignments. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mr. Gowen has held several Employment
leadership and CEO positions in
Church Organizations. Currently, Gowen Consulting Firm, Vinton, Virginia
he operates a consulting business Founder and Consultant, 03/2009 – Present
and specializes in the areas of Consulting Services Offered
Organizational development and Conceived and launched boutique-consulting service focused on helping
Change, Administration & non-profit organizations effectively resolve conflicts, build brand
Finance, Education, Worship, awareness, develop strategic plans, and set realistic and obtainable
Marketing, and programming goals. Assess client operations, formulate action plans, and guide clients
promotion. Mr. Gowen’s level of through change process.
commitment, responsibility, Key Accomplishments:
integrity, and ability to adhere to We were proficient in utilizing reorganizational skills guiding the
high standards demonstrate that he organizations development, and making appropriate changes. We
can be a valuable asset to any provided training in marketing of products and services.
organization. If you have any Led clients in the process of strengthening their Human
questions, feel free to contact me Resource Management, through helping them Rewrite job
at 305-851-1757. Dr. Armando descriptions, and refocus upon recruiting, quality employees,
Salas-Amaro, Department Chair, offering appropriate training opportunities, and retention of
MBA Leadership for Managers quality employees.
____________________________________________________________
I have had the opportunity to be IBC Insurance Group, Houston, Texas
Jack's instructor while he attended Contracted Insurance Agent/Broker, 01/2005 – 01/2009
Keiser University. Jack has an My skill developed in the areas of Marketing, Advertisement, and
excellent work ethic. He Promotion of Financial Products.
completed projects on time for Sold various Insurance Products, Life, Health, Accident, HMO,
class and without supervision. His Annuities
work is generally error free. Jack Provided ongoing Customer Service to Existing, and New Clients
demonstrates repeatedly that he Scheduled Appointments, and Addressed Client’s Questions, and
can perform above average. He Concerns, over the Telephone, or Face to Face
has excellent communication skills Direct Sales to Individuals, Groups, Organizations, and
and addresses issues Corporations, while successfully utilizing e-commerce, and
professionally. During the business-to-business methods in marketing and selling.
3. Jack Gowen Resume 3
management information systems Key Accomplishments:
course, Jack researched the most Accomplished sales goals
effective approach to staffing Successfully developing a referral network through establishing
multinational enterprises. As he client based referrals.
worked on the project, I noticed ____________________________________________________________
that he naturally gravitated towards United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
the operations and administration Pastor/Chief Executive Officer, 07/1992 – 07/2004
of organizations. The strategic Served as the Pastor of Local Congregations in Virginia,
plan Jack developed was a good Delaware, and Maryland
summary of everything under Performed Daily Pastoral Tasks including Counseling,
considered for globalization today. Visitation, and Outreach
I encouraged him to consider Lead in the Recruitment of Perspective Members
publishing his work because it was Prepared & Taught Weekly Sermons, and Bible Studies
so vitally important and relevant
Supervised both Paid, and Volunteer Staff., Lead the
today. This innovative approach
Recruitment, Training, Retention, and Equipping, New, and
extended his experience in
Existing Staff
operations and administration and
Daily Management of Church Ministry, and Educational
produced a very professional
Programming
proposal. Most recently, Jack
expressed an interest in pursuing a Supervised the Development, and Marketing, of Church
doctorate degree. Toward this Activities
effort, Jack developed an action Wrote Grant Proposal Requesting Funding, for Educational
plan, including his alignment with Programs, and Construction Projects
people in his profession and his School Administrator/Principal
enterprising personal instinct to try
new things. I am very proud of his Key Accomplishments:
initiative. Jack would be a Developed and introduced programs to reduce expenditures and
tremendous asset to your retain staff members, volunteers, and congregants.
organization. He is very smart and Authored grant proposal and secured funding for educational
intuitive, but he is also very programs and construction projects.
committed to completion of tasks. We met church growth goals through the development of diverse
I am pleased to recommend him to programs and outreach events.
your organization. If you have ____________________________________________________________
additional questions, that you Calvert County DSS, Prince Frederick, Maryland
would like to ask me personally, Human Service Worker V / Adult Protective Service Investigator,
you are free to contact me. Dr. 05/1987 - 06/1992
Laura Thompson Conducted Investigations into Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or
Keiser University – Graduate Exploitation
School (MBA Program) Performed Client Based Case Management Services including
lauthompson@keiseruniversity.edu Development and Implementing Case Plans
Phone: 678-793-3186 Supervised Adult Group Homes
Performed Generic Intake, and Initial Assessment of Clients
I know Jack Gowen both Eligibility for Service
personally and professionally over ____________________________________________________________
the last couple of years and highly Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
recommend him for your Pastor/Chief Executive Officer, 07/1982 – 02/1992
4. Jack Gowen Resume 4
organization. He is very ethical Served as Pastor of Local Congregations in Pennsylvania,
and Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware
Dedicated to any task that may Responsibilities, Pastoral Ministry and Oversight to Church
come his way. Jack is very Members
organized and communicates well Prepared and Taught Weekly Sermons and Bible Studies
with all types of disciplines. I have Daily Management of both Volunteer and Paid staff
consulted with Jack on matters of Supervised the Daily Operation of the Local Church Ministry,
employment through my agency. Programming, and Outreach
You can contact me personally at
(O) 540-890-3153 or (C) 540-890- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3153. Certifications and Recognitions
Sincerely General Lines Agent, Life, Accident, Health, & HMO
Coy Renick License ID 1396242
President, the Renick Group State of Texas Department of Insurance
Who’ Who in Business & Professionals
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