Michael E. Branham

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Executive Summary

Veteran entrepreneur with successful experience in operations management, employee relations, budgeting, business

development, and public relations. Experience managing public service staff with a proven record of achievement in

program development, budgeting, communications and public relations.

Core Areas of Expertise

Sales and Marketing

Strategic Business Planning

New Business Development

Contract Management

Resource Allocation

Public Speaking Experience

People Management

Work Experience

Sales/Lighting Consultant

Self Employed 2011 – current

Established leads and close sales for all electrical jobs

Preformed lighting audits for all AEP gridSmart applications

Provided oversight for all AEP gridSmart contracts

Processed all orders and maintained inventory control

Designed spreadsheets to track progress and cost controls for all jobs

President

Hartley/Branham, LLC, dba Shifty’s Tavern 2006 –2010

Maintained facility including cleaning and all maintenance

Developed and administrated budget

Implemented short-term and long-term marketing and public relations strategies

Used social media marketing to build new business and increase sales revenue

Designed menu, established pricing, developed ordering and food safety plan

Processed all orders and maintained inventory control

Produced employee handbook and addressed all issues for 15 employees

Owner Operator

Hott Vending 2003 - 2011

Own and manage amusement vending company, including machine maintenance and repair.

President / Manager

Stagecoach Barbeque, LLC 2002 –2003

Maintained facility including cleaning and all maintenance

Negotiated purchase of building, designed blueprints for remodel and managed all construction

Developed hiring policies and employee handbook

Created and maintained spreadsheets for cost control and pricing strategies

Processed all orders and maintained inventory control

Managed employee scheduling and payroll

Director of Growth and Development

Circleville-Pickaway Chamber of Commerce 2001 –2002

Planned and implemented strategies for community growth and development

Designed long range funding programs

Proposed public/member relations strategy

Owner Operator

Gio’s Pizza & Pub 1997 – 2002

Maintained facility including cleaning and all maintenance

Managed daily operations of restaurant including employee scheduling and payroll

Ordered food and controlled cost and inventory

Managed food safety and trained employees regarding food safety and hygiene

Planned and implemented budget and marketing strategy resulting in 150% increase in sales over four years

Chief of Staff

Mayor Joe Sulzer, Chillicothe, Ohio 1996 - 1998

Managed Mayor’s staff, including 11 department heads and 285 city employees

Researched and prepared City’s first Executive Budget ($13 Million)

Prepared and awarded major resurfacing and repair bids for street and alley program

Responsible for all press contacts for the City Administration

Designed and administered public relations strategy for Mayor

Created and implemented “Buy Local” program for City Departments

Legislative Aide

Ohio State Senator Jan Michael Long 1991-1996

Managed Senators’ staff and legislative office

Served as liaison between state and local governments

Staffed Senate Committees (Finance, Education & Retirement, Agriculture and Judiciary)

Prepared press releases and handled all press contacts including public speaking engagements

Researched and prepared speeches for Senate Floor, Senate Committees and District events

Maintenance Millwright

Container Corporation of America 1976-1991

Trouble shooting equipment and machinery

Repaired equipment

Machine repair, welding and machinist skills

Basic Electricity

Plumbing and Pipefitting

Safety Committee Chairman

Labor Management Committee Member

Union President

Contract negations Committee

Grievance and arbitration resolutions

EDUCATION

University Coursework with a focus on business administration completed.

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