Professional Summary

Experienced project manager, business strategist, and marketing consultant with a track record of driving growth and innovation in startup and established businesses. 

Led multiple multi-million-dollar IT infrastructure initiatives and spearheaded strategic marketing efforts that fueled 350% growth in 18 months at a manufacturing firm. 

Adept at managing cross-functional teams through multiple PMI methodologies to consistently deliver high-impact results. 

Proficient in CRM/ERP systems, strategic planning, and marketing optimization, aligning business objectives with measurable results. 

Holds advanced degrees in Project Management and Communication Networks, passionate about creating scalable solutions and sustainable value. 

Combines professional rigor with energetic leadership to excel as a high-impact, versatile leader ready to catalyze success in fast-paced startup settings.

Education

MBA - Project Management/Social Media Marketing

St Leo University, MBA August 2019 - August 2022

• 3.75 GPA

• Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society member

IT Management/Broadcast Journalism

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• M.A. Information Telecommunication Management - Aug 2007 - May 2013

Architected three multi-million dollar IT projects

• B.A. Telecommunication - Digital Communications - Aug 1993 - May 1996, May 2004

Curriculum Vitae 1992 - Present

Project Manager, Business Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Change Management Specialist

Knight Solutions Agency 

June 1993 - Present

• Admin for multiple CRM/ERM platforms
• Demonstrated ability to grow businesses exponentially in a compressed time frame

Program Director

YMCA of North Oakland County, Rochester, MI

June 1991 - December 1993

• Spearheaded a department of 15 from a single account, expanding market share by 250% and tripled territory within a year.

Swing Air Personality and Producer

WWDX 92.1 The Edge, East Lansing, MI

October 1993 - November 1996

• On-Air personality for nights and weekends.
• Produced morning show and board operator for live-remotes.

Director of Public Relations

Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU)

October 1994 - May 1995

• Attend Weekly meetings for Student Groups and Academic Board.
• Meet weekly with a State News reporter.
• Film/Edit and Produce video on the Imbalance of Teaching and Research at Big Ten Universities.

ASMSU Executive Board Representative

Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS)

October 1994 - May 1995

• Executive producer of video on the Imbalance of Teaching and Research at Big Ten Universities. 

Volunteer Chair

Capital Area Community Services Walk For Warmth, Lansing, MI

March 1995 - February 1996 

• A 3K walk in January to assist low-income individuals with heating costs.
• Highest grossing fundraising campaign to date.
• Assisted in coordinating four fundraising events over an eight month period.

Assistant Manager

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealership, Lansing, MI

March 1996 - December 2001

• Inventory management
• Customer satisfaction
• Sales training

Account Manager

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Lansing, MI

January 2002 - March 2004

• Expanded an existing 84 account territory by 17%.
• Surpassed competitors within a year.

Sales Manager

Michigan Sports Vision Group, Inc., Lansing, MI

September 2004 - December 2008

Account Manager - Bushnell Outdoor Products, Lenexa, KS

September 2004 - September 2007

• Grew territory by 12% in 2005.
• Fourth in the nation for new accounts in 2006.
• Accountable for the growth and success of 426 active accounts.

Volunteer Mentor

Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI

October 2004 - August 2009

• Mentor middle school children to foster a sense of self-worth.

MSU Telecommunications Master of Arts Representative (TCMA)

September 2007 - 2010

• Meet monthly with the faculty board to discuss department direction for the MA program.
• Attend monthly department Faculty meetings as MA representative.
• Voting member of and TCMA representative for Council Of Graduate Students, MSU’s Graduate Student Government.

Marketing and Activities Director, Grad Student Advisor

Associated Students for Orientation in Telecommunications (ASCOT)

January 2008 - 2010

• Coordinated 100 person job fair and networking event for student-run networking group.
• Train a newly elected, inexperienced Executive Board in running a student organization.

Co-Founder

Upper Peninsula Telephone Cooperative

January 2008 to June 2008

• Potential project to purchase $10M Telephone company with 4 locations in Northern Michigan.
• Potential project to supply telephone service to nine unserved areas in Northern Michigan.
• Submitted funding proposals to the Federal Government for Rural Utility Service (RUS) Fund Loans.
• The RUS Loan Officer requested cellular be added to the proposal.
• The potential project turned into a Master's Thesis.

Executive Director

Northern Michigan Broadband Cooperative 

January 2009 to June 2009 

• Approved by a board of seven to build a $12.5M Internet infrastructure in 14 counties in Northern Michigan.
• Submitted grant funding proposals to the Federal Government for initial Fiber Optic backbone.
• The project was abandoned by the board.

Thesis Project

Surfcomm Cellular

June 2009 to May 2022

• Thesis statement: LTE is a final mile solution to rural broadband issues.
• Conducted a broadband density report in Lenawee County
• Architected a fiber and tower network for the area.
• Determined current data rates from existing providers.
• Project cost: $50M.

Project Manager, Events Coordinator, Radio Specialty Host, DJ

Dead Beat Entertainment, Inc., Lansing, MI

August 2009 - December 2013.

• Host of The Mechanical Pulse on Impact 89FM in East Lansing.
• Managed a team of seven DJ’s and one vocalist, booking events in the Lansing and Detroit areas.
• Former resident DJ in three clubs in Lansing/East Lansing.
• Booking agent for bands at one East Lansing bar.
• Freelance writer for a weekly Bar Spotlight Review at the Lansing State Journal.

Marketing Manager

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Orlando, FL

Jan 2013 - August 2019

• Increased catering business by 5% YOY

MBA - Project Management/Social Media Marketing

St Leo University, MBA August 2019 - August 2022

• Converging 30 Years of business management into a quantifiable career
• 3.75 GPA
• Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society member

Sales and Marketing Strategist

Everest Ice and Water Vending

June 2021 - Oct 2024

• Expanded company growth 350% growth in 18 months.
• Catapulted company 70 percentile points in one year to the 21st percentile on the Forbes 5000 list for 2023
• Rearranged existing marketing assets to shortening the customer acquisition process by 50%

Skills:

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy Consulting, Growth Plan Implementation, Marketing Reorganization, Business Trend Analysis, Revenue Growth Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, CRM/ERM Administration, Social Media Marketing, Customer Acquisition Strategy, Federal Government Proposal Writing, Team Leadership, Volunteer Mentorship, Executive Direction, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Board Communication, Strategic Thinking, Problem-solving, Results-oriented Approach, Ability to Align Business Objectives, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, , Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Teaching & Training, Creative Problem-Solving, Program Development, Innovation, Ability to Manage Diverse Projects, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Commitment to Community Development, Goal Orientation, Adaptability Across Roles and Industries, PMI/PMP Skills, Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Six Sigma, Scrum, Kanban, Critical Path Method

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