DAVID J. BOWEN
Baton Rouge
Summary
Dynamic Player Personnel Director with a proven track record in organizing and facilitating efficient recruiting processes. Experienced in managing personnel and developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies that drive team growth and enhance recruitment effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Player Personnel
University of Arkansas
04.2024 - Current
- Organize and facilitate recruiting process for high school & portal
- Manage coaches travel for evaluation & contact period
- Manage personnel interns
- Develop communication plans for entire staff
- Assist with organization of marketing plans and on-campus visits
- Assist with NFL liaison duties
Director of College Scouting, Football
Texas A&M
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Oversee and manage transfer portal board
- Advanced personnel scouting on opponents
- Identify, evaluate, and communicate with recruits
- Organize and manage official and unofficial visits
- Manage interns and student workers
Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Louisiana State University
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Met with Head Coach daily about recruiting agenda
- Managed and developed Player Personnel students/interns
- Organized recruiting staff meetings
- Developed marketing plan and organized recruiting visits
- Identified and facilitated evaluation process while maintaining recruiting boards
Recruiting Specialist
University of Florida
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Identified and evaluated prospects
- Coordinated travel for coach’s evaluation and contact periods
- Developed relationships with prospects on and off campus
- Contributed to recruiting and marketing plans
Recruiting Specialist
Mississippi State University
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Identified and evaluated prospects
- Managed scholarship and walk-on roster
- Developed relationships with prospects on and off campus
- Contributed to recruiting and marketing plans
Player Personnel Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
University of Georgia
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Identified and evaluated 2017–2021 prospects nationally
- Coordinated travel for coach’s evaluation and contact periods
- Managed recruiting watches and maintained recruiting board
- Supported Director of Player Personnel with walk-on program and NFL liaison duties
- Contributed to organizing camps, junior days, and visits
Recruiting Analyst / Operations Intern
University of Louisville
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Identified new recruits from multiple states
- Hosted recruits and families on visits
- Uploaded recruiting film to system for coaching staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA01-2012
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Marketing Initiatives
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptive Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Financial Analysis
- Strategies and Goals
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Strategy
- Recruiting Strategies
- Scouting Reports
Certifications Skills - Recruiting Database Expertise
- Roster management systems including Jump Forward
- UC Report
- NextGen
- Tracking Football
- PFF
- And others
Accomplishments
2019 College Football National Championship
Timeline
Director of Player Personnel
University of Arkansas
04.2024 - Current
Director of College Scouting, Football
Texas A&M
04.2022 - 02.2024
Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Louisiana State University
08.2019 - 02.2022
Recruiting Specialist
University of Florida
03.2018 - 07.2019
Recruiting Specialist
Mississippi State University
09.2017 - 02.2018
Player Personnel Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
University of Georgia
02.2015 - 09.2017
Recruiting Analyst / Operations Intern
University of Louisville
07.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southeastern Louisiana University