MICHAEL ALLEN
*** **** *** **** **** . San Tan Valley, Arizona 85143
480-***-**** . *******@********.***
PROFILE
Intuitive, active listener who asks perceptive questions and gathers
information needed to assist people in moving forward and overcoming their
limitations and obstacles.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Coach Training, The Coach Training Alliance, 2008
Includes comprehensive coaching techniques and methodologies education
Bachelor of Applied Science, E-Commerce, graduated with honors Davenport
University, 2004
Certificate of Internet Professional, graduated with honors, Washtenaw
Community College, 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Habilitation Care Provider, Special Needs Services, LLC, Mesa, Arizona
10/2009 to Present
. Implement teaching strategies to accomplish specific goals of
disabled individuals.
Technical Support/Customer Development, GoDaddy.com, Inc., Scottsdale,
Arizona 1/2008 to 7/2009
. Provide new customer orientation.
. Consult and assist clients with complete product selection and
support.
Substitute Teacher, Substitute Teachers Unlimited, Inc., Tempe, Arizona
11/2007 to 1/2008
. Present and teach information to K-12 students in Public, Charter
and Private schools.
. Monitor and manage classroom behavior according to school and
employer policies.
Web Designer/Consultant, Allen's Web Design, Mesa, Arizona
1/2000 to 12/2007
Web Developer, Capitol Bancorp, Ltd., Phoenix, Arizona
8/2004 to 3/2005
. Design, implement and manage web sites for 40+ small businesses and
non-profit organizations.
. Consult clients on use of the Internet as a marketing tool; provide
education and consulting on how to maximize business through the
web.
. Communicated with bank presidents at Capitol Bancorp to redesign 15
banking websites, assisted them in achieving their goals and
increasing ease of customer navigation.
General Manager, Sign Shop, Mesa, Arizona
11/2003 to 2/2004
. Oversaw all operational aspects of store management including
ordering supplies, taking orders, money management, signage design
and production.
. Resolved any customer issues and built a solid team environment with
effective communication.
Borders Group, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan
10/1998 to 6/2001
Data Integrity Analyst, Corporate Headquarters, Ann Arbor, Michigan
12/1999 to 6/2001
Book Seller, Ann Arbor, Michigan
10/1998 to 12/1999
. Provided internal and external customer service with focus on
customer needs analysis; listened to objectives and recommended
solutions to meet needs; processed special order items.
. Supported merchandising team and compiled weekly reports for
management by conducting extensive research and competitor
comparisons.
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Educational Consultant, BizWorks Studio, Tempe, Arizona,
2007
. Facilitated consulting seminars for small business owners on use of
web sites for business growth.
. Served as sounding board for ideas, offered advice and guidance
regarding web sites objectives.