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MIKE BAYRACK
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Former professional hockey player with advanced leadership, business management and coaching skills. High professional and personal standards with the proven ability to develop individuals and teams.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Management
Coaching
Sales
Marketing
Team player and competitor
Able to develop fast rapport with people
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SkyLimit Contracting Ltd., Edmonton, AB April 2014 – Present
Co-Founder/Business Development
Manage existing partnerships with top tier developers like Engleman Construction
Manage negotiations in addition to drawing up estimates for jobs and close business opportunities
Conduct market research for new business opportunities and market expansions (Demolition and Renovations) aside from in-person visits and presentations either on site or in office
Recruiting employees and sub-trades professionals and managing employees
Conduct competitive landscape analysis and provide weekly reports to business partners
Administering residential infill sites including planning, quoting and ensuring plans meet building code
Coordinate all advertising and promotions including web based media
Scheduling appointments to review and discuss developers opportunities
Gear Up Hockey School Ltd., Edmonton, AB January 2015 – Present
Co-Founder/Instructor
Establish, develop and maintain relationships with current customers and prospective targets in assigned territory to generate new customers
Perform professional presentations to potential sponsors by demonstrating the company’s services
Research sources for developing prospective targets and for crucial information
Analyze market tactics and implement strategies to maximize services
Developed strong communication and leadership skills
AHL, ECHL, Austria, Germany, Denmark, EIHL, Poland August 1999 – April 2014
Professional Hockey Player
Demonstrated team work, dedication and commitment to a common goal within an organization
Responsible for volunteering at various events including sponsorships, endorsements, speaking engagements, marketing campaigns, product launch/business openings, special personal engagements and charitable
Demonstrated leadership qualities and self-discipline. 11 years captain/assistant captain honor was chosen by peers
Exhibited adaptability and change management skills as scheduling and traveling requirements are invariably changing
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Nominated by peers to be a player representative during collective bargaining negotiations between the Professional Hockey Players’ Association and AHL/ECHL officials and owners
Won four championships/cups: Austria Elite League Cup, Polish Cup, Kelly Cup, Colonial
Completed 15 years of professional hockey
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015-Present
Co-Founder and Instructor
Gear Up Hockey School,
Leduc AB
2014-2015
Co-Founder
SkyLimit Contracting Ltd., Edmonton, AB
2005-2013
Co-Founder and Instructor
Southern Stars Hockey School, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
2000-2010
PHPA Players Representative
Professional Hockey Players’ Association,
Texas & North Carolina, USA
1999-2013
Professional Hockey Player
Various teams, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, USA
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
2005
2013
Business Finance Degree
Master of Science with Merit in Sports Management
Career Enhancement Program, (school names), Canada
University of Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom
REFERENCES
References are available on request