Social Media Manager

MICHAEL E. WHITEMAN

**** ********* ****** ****** ******, FL 34787

Mobile - 770-***-**** Email - *********@****.*** EDUCATION

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Master of Business Administration

2004 - 2007 Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management EXPERIENCE

2017 - 2019 State of Florida

Business Development Manager

• Conducted complex research, lead generation, analysis, and implementation of new products, services and business opportunities for the Department of Transportation

• Prioritized and managed multiple projects to add products and services for DOT facilities while understanding financial budgets, project scopes and project timelines

• Tracked project progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time

• Managed multiple Department of Transportation on-going contracts and inquired a strong understanding of the state of Florida's rules and regulations

• Served as the Department’s liaison for potential projects and new business opportunity

• Resolved and anticipated public expectations and issues regarding Florida’s Turnpike facilities

• Public affairs representative at key meetings and initiatives, locally and state-wide

• Generated and assisted with new business development and business retention

• Worked closely with the executive director on the Department’s current and future budgets 2016 - 2017 Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (Non-Profit) Economic and Community Development Specialist

• Wrote and awarded a $361,920 grant for infrastructure and beatification improvements and a

$352,414 salt storage facility

• Worked with certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise for grants and projects and worked with the local businesses to provide loan and capital opportunities

• Collaborated closely and build strong relationships with government officials, businesses and board members to develop strategic annual strategies and initiatives for the community

• Organized seven (7) organization events, conventions and community training events including annual meetings and facilitated a monthly Entrepreneurial Boot Camp with business owners

• Managed and designed organization’s marketing and public relations, including writing content for press releases, media interviews, marketing content and communications

• Assisted the local Community Development Corporation on beautification and clean-up efforts

• Brainstormed with Executive Director on initiatives to grow the organization’s members

• Led and promoted the organization’s online presence including social media and website

• Partnered with the New York Department of State on Main Street America grant opportunities

• Developed presentations on the organization’s strategic plans and recommendations

• Knowledge of grant and RFP writing, Constant Contact, Canva, WordPress, Mail Chimp, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google products with the ability to learn new software quickly 2005 – 2016 The Walt Disney Company

2019 – 2020 Experience Manager/Project Manager/Marketing Representative/Facilitator/Sales Operations

• Organized and handled logistics for company events, employee appreciation events and marketing events to promote to the College Program

• Created strategic marketing plans to promote the organization on college campuses

• Led lodging projects and added new room upgrades and technology to over five thousand

(5000) rooms, introduced a new CRM database software and added new facilities

• Motivated and led a diverse group of over one hundred (100) cast members while demonstrating commitment, courtesy and respect on a daily basis for seven (7) years

• Created short and long-term business plans to increase sales and improve the guest experience

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