Sales Maintenance
Resume:
Michael E. Branham
*** ****** ***** ***********, **** 43113 740-***-**** ***********@*******.***
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.
Contact this candidate