Michael Gackler
**** ********* ***** 810-***-****
Brighton, Michigan 48114 abmmgs@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a position as a pharmaceutical representative.
Summary of Qualifications: Twelve years experience in the mental health field, during which
time I reviewed youth medications with psychiatrists; six years of experience in retail sales; and one
year of business to business marketing.
Marketing/Social Media Experience:
Owner/Proprietor MJG Social Media (April 2009 to Present)
Brighton, Michigan
• Promoted business through referral groups and community events and building business
relationships, thereby increased volume of sales
• Provided Social Media Services to individuals, small and medium sized businesses as well
as civic events
• Increased visibility for businesses by creating and updating Facebook Business pages for
businesses and events
• Drove traffic to websites utilizing updates for Twitter Accounts and Facebook Business
Pages and encouraged participation by clients
• Publicized organizations by writing blog posts
Mental Health Experience
Program Supervisor Supervised Independent Living (June 2006 to March 2009)
Holy Cross Children's Services, Detroit, Michigan
• Supervised sixteen adolescent counselors
• Marketed program to non-profit and government organizations utilizing referral groups,
community events and building relationships with key officials in the community.
• Reviewed therapeutic services that staff were providing to determine appropriateness and
success
• Assessed clients at intake to determine eligibility for program
• Encouraged co-workers to achieve their goals for their clients and themselves
• Trained groups of up to 25 co-workers
Family Counselor Specialized Foster Care (April 1997 to June 2006)
Holy Cross Children’s Services, Detroit, Michigan
• Provided therapeutic services for more than 200 delinquent and foster care youth and
their families including anger management, conflict resolution, substance abuse
rehabilitation, vocational planning and life skills
• Assessed clients at intake and quarterly to establish appropriate treatment plan goals
• Prepared treatment plans and reports for court and referring agencies on a quarterly
basis per client
• Trained groups of up to ten co-workers and 25 foster parents in areas such as
behavior management and child development
Retail Experience
Commission Sales Associate (October 1991-January 1996)
J. C. Penney, Westland, Michigan
• Sold merchandise to customers
• Prospected customers for potential sales
• Awarded “All-Star” status for exemplary sales
• Trained new sales team members
Other Experience
Administrative Assistant (September 1996-April 1997)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences / University of Michigan
• Assisted professors with class preparation and research in nuclear engineering
• Helped students complete necessary university forms and requirements for
admission and completion of program
• Completed departmental reports and spreadsheets daily
Student Advisor (January 1996-August 1996)
Career Services Center / Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Recruited 100 employers including for Michigan Collegiate Job Fair including
Comerica, Coca-Cola, Daimler-Chrysler, Pfizer and Ford Motor Company
• Provided individual assistance for more than 1,000 students and graduates regarding
resume writing, portfolio preparation and career planning in business, technology, human
services and many other fields
• Designed, marketed and led monthly seminars instructing students on resume
preparation, business communication and job search skills
Education:
Master of Arts: Guidance and Counseling Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Eastern Michigan University Calvin College
Ypsilanti, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan