Human Resources Business Development

Michael Ovacik

386-***-**** cell

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Port Orange, FL 32128

General Manager/Area Sales Manager

US Blinds November 2017 to current

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Lead, train, and motivate a three county 8-member sales team in the greater Orlando area specializing in exterior and interior shade control products for B2C and B2B clientele. Manage and direct a multi-unit retail operation. Skilled in consultative sales, business development, commercial bidding and quotations, project management, and human resources. Manage monthly and yearly budgets and sales forecasting with profit and loss responsibilities. Closely coach and monitor sales team performance KPI and utilize CRM industry specific software. Responsible for vendor relationships, supply chain management, warehouse operations, customer service and quality control issues. Manage digital SEO and SEM, keyword campaigns, agency relationships. Knowledgeable about print media, radio and cable TV advertising channels. Familiar with Google Data Analytics and Hubspot.

Attorney

TM Ovacik PLLC Attorney February 2014 to October 2017

Saint Petersburg, Florida 33715

Business transactions attorney specializing in the buying and selling of businesses, contract law, franchisor-franchisee law, employment law, and partnership matters. Knowledgeable in environmental, public zoning law and immigration matters.

Educator

University of North Carolina September 2012 to September 2017

Asheville, North Carolina 28804

Completed training and education to be a North Carolina certified middle school social studies teacher. Served as a substitute teacher for Henderson County School District while waiting for a tenured vacancy position to open.

Attorney

TM Ovacik PLLC

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 January 2000 to June 2012

Private practice attorney and managing director of a boutique law firm focused on business formation, commercial litigation, succession planning, human resource issues, and the acquisition and divestment of small and medium-sized companies. Skilled in negotiation, business valuation, contract law and the resolution of partner and shareholder disputes. Experienced in business development, client management, marketing, human resources, and budgeting. Knowledgeable in environmental law, public zoning law, and immigration law.

Chief of Staff/Chief Administrative Officer May 1998 to December 2000

City of Highland Park, Michigan

Served at the pleasure of the Mayor. Responsible for managing a $13 Million operating budget and approximately 100 employees. Directly supervised the Office of the City Attorney and the Human Resources department. Developed the annual budget, directly responsible for all union contract negotiations, employee disciplinary and grievance matters, led monthly City Council meetings and the presentation of council agenda items, and managed to secure a Department of Justice grant program through the city’s Public Safety department.

Assistant City Attorney September 1996 to April 1998

Barr, Anhut & Associates/City of Ypsilanti, Michigan

Municipal law firm under contract to the City of Ypsilanti. Managed an active litigation caseload while providing legal advice to all city departments. Represented the City Attorney’s office during regular and special City Council meetings. Served as local prosecutor responsible for all city municipal code and traffic matters in the local district courts. Closely worked with the Ypsilanti Police Department to secure and administer a Department of Justice multi-year grant program.

Member, State of Bar of Michigan

1996 to current

Education:

Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh (J.D./M.P.I.A)

University of North Carolina, Asheville, post baccalaureate North Carolina Standard Professional Teaching License; Middle School Social Studies.

Bachelor’s degree, University of Michigan, Political Science (A.B)

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