Manager Sales
Resume:
MICHAEL D. MAXWELL
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
**************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can utilize my communications,
management, marketing, media and public relations experience to contribute
to the growth and efficiency of your organization.
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, NE FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY, Hays,
KS
? Master of Arts, Educational Psychology ?
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Emphasis in Student Personnel Administration
Emphasis in Broadcast Journalism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Daphne, Alabama 2008 - 2011
Director of Business Development
. Staff liaison for Economic Development Council and Governmental
Affairs Task Force.
. Developed Chamber's Legislative Agenda.
. Collaborated with elected officials at City, County, State, and
Federal levels on a variety of issues relevant to the business
community.
. Coordinated "Spirit of Cooperation" Town Meeting with Cities of
Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort.
. Assisted businesses and individuals relocating to the area.
. Developed and managed Chamber's annual Business Survey; presented
results to City Councils.
. Partnered with Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System (BRATS) to
develop new transportation initiatives throughout Baldwin and Mobile
Counties.
. Coordinated Chamber's "Business Academy", an annual series of
educational seminars.
. Served on Technology Innovation Center Task Force.
. Served on Board of Directors for Baldwin County Housing Alliance.
MOBILE MARRIOTT, Mobile, Alabama 2007 - 2008
Director of Event Services
. Directed meeting and event functions for mid-sized convention hotel.
. Supervised banquet and catering staff.
. Coordinated local, regional, and national marketing activities for
clients upon request.
G&G BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, Daphne, Alabama 2002 - 2007
Owner/General Manager
? Owned and operated two restaurants in Daphne and Fairhope, Alabama.
CITY OF MOBILE - SAENGER THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Mobile, Alabama
1999 - 2002
General Manager
. Managed daily operations for 2000-seat historic theatre including
programming, box-office operations, marketing, concessions,
volunteers, and technical staff.
. Secured corporate sponsorships for venue, sold group packages to area
businesses.
. Worked closely with architects, historians, and other city leaders to
plan and implement major renovation project.
Michael D. Maxwell
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ADAMS MARK HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER, Mobile, Alabama 1998 - 1999
Director of Marketing
. Directed communication, marketing, and public relations functions for
downtown convention hotel.
. Maintained hotel website, produced collateral materials, wrote and
distributed press releases, planned and implemented special events,
served as hotel spokesman.
FLORIDA THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Jacksonville, Florida 1993 - 1998
Director of Marketing
. Directed communication, marketing, and public relations functions for
2000-seat historic theatre.
. Developed and maintained Theatre website, produced collateral
materials, wrote and distributed press releases, planned and
implemented special events, secured corporate sponsorships, engaged in
group ticket sales, managed in-house advertising agency.
. Managed the Theatre's Community Outreach and Volunteer Programs.
SUMMARY_____________________________________________________________________
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Possess Extensive Experience with Business and Organization Management -
Facility Management - Project Management - Community, Media and
Governmental Relations - Economic Development - Education - Grant Writing
and Administration - Hospitality and Tourism - Human Resources - Customer
Service - Sales and Marketing - Thrive under Pressure Great Attitude -
Ability to Work Independently or as Part of a Team
Areas of Proficiency
. Communications skills including writing, public speaking, recruiting
and training personnel.
. Computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Photoshop, and
PowerPoint. Internet and Social Media savvy. Experience and skill
with desktop publishing, website content, design and development.
. Fiscal and Budgetary management skills.
. Leadership and Supervisory skills; outstanding interpersonal/team-
building skills.
. Sales, Marketing, Media, and Public Relations skills; ability to
establish long-term relationships.
. Planning and Organizational skills; critical and strategic thinker;
excellent follow-up, able to work within deadlines.
References Available Upon Request
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