Charles Bowles

Charles Bowles has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Charles is currently the Director of OEM & Strategic Initiatives at Trader Interactive, where they focus on developing digital strategies for OEM partners and driving leads, brand awareness, and share growth. Prior to this, they worked at Dominion Commercial Solutions as a General Manager, responsible for managing online marketplaces for commercial trucks, heavy equipment, agriculture, and trailers. Charles also worked as the General Manager of Cycle Trader and as a Publisher at White Dog Publishing/Communicative Technology Corp, where they quickly became the market leader. Earlier in their career, Charles was the Retail Advertising Manager and Sales Development Manager at Richmond Times-Dispatch, and they served as the Sales & Marketing Director at Communicative Technology Corp. Additionally, they were the Group Publisher at Chesapeake Publishing Corp., overseeing the sales, content, and operations for community newspapers and regional magazines. Charles Bowles has a strong background in brand strategy, strategic planning, project management, marketing oversight, and full P&L oversight. Charles has a track record of driving growth, increasing market share, and leading successful initiatives.

Charles Bowles holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophy & Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College. Charles has also completed a Media Management program at the American Press Institute. In addition to their formal education, Charles has obtained several certifications, including Excel Essential Training, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding (Blinkist Summary), Communicating in the Language of Leadership, Email Marketing: Strategy and Optimization, and Solving Business Problems. These certifications were obtained through LinkedIn, with completion dates ranging from July to August 2021.