I am Chris Lowe, a seasoned manager with over three decades of experience in various business domains. My career has been marked by a consistent record of generating substantial revenue, making strategic buying decisions, and significantly reducing procurement, supply chain, and vendor costs. I have achieved these feats by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable contractual terms, and streamlining supplier channels.

My advanced communication skills have been instrumental in building strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, C-Suite executives, colleagues, and clients. I have also managed profit & loss, corporate operations, sales, marketing, and human resources functions.

Some of my core proficiencies include budget management & forecasting, cost containment, inventory control & sourcing, and team building & coaching. I am adept at multi-tasking under heavy deadlines and have strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Throughout my career, I have managed and overseen controllable expenses, ensuring the attainment of profitable bottom lines. I have empowered and assisted teams of over 175 employees to secure aggressive revenue goals. I have also controlled and directed annual business plans, including budgeting, P&L, payroll planning, expense control, and sourcing new revenue.

My professional journey has taken me through various roles, including a Business, Finance and Information Technology Teacher at Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools, Operations Administration Manager at The Hertz Corporation, General / Regional Manager at Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, and Director of Store Operations at DRT Games, LLC.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), with a concentration in Management & Marketing from Anderson University. I am also a Certified Ethics Associate (CEA) and a Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP) from the Management and Strategy Institute.

In conclusion, I am a results-oriented and goal-driven professional, always ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of the organization I am part of. I look foreward to helping you excel in your courses and guide you on your educational journey.