Experience

Central Michigan University Research Corporation

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• VP of Operations + Business Development

  • Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

• Director of Operations

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2021

  Every business needs the right foundation to be successful. At CMURC we take our services one step above the rest to make that happen. Our programs are uniquely designed to deliver entrepreneurs with proven lean startup processes while connecting them to a growing community of changemakers. When we put high potential entrepreneurs together with startup veterans, magic happens right in the middle of the Pure Michigan, Mount Pleasant SmartZone. CMURC is a nonprofit business accelerator focused on advancing economic development in the community by leveraging the resources of Central Michigan University, the Mt. Pleasant SmartZone and its local, regional and State-wide partners to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs, growing businesses and jobs.Michigan SmartZones are distinct locations where technology experts, entrepreneurs, researchers and others come together in a geographic area within a community. The intent? Drive growth — in business, the economy, jobs and more while commercializing on innovative opportunities that come from universities, private or institutional research, corporations or individuals.We have four locations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region with locations on the south end of campus in the Mt Pleasant SmartZone District, in Uptown Bay City, in the SVRC Marketplace in downtown Saginaw, and now in Midland off Joe Mann Blvd. CMURC features regional coworking, flexible work space, board rooms, kitchen amenities and corporate partner VIP room while also providing tenants access to a team of service providers (including but not limited to graphic designers, lawyers, accountants and engineers) that aid in business development.

• Marketing and Public Relations Director

  • Feb 2012 - 2015



Miyan Media, LLC

• Advertising Services

• VP of Business Development and Operations

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Social Media Strategist for L. Brooks Patterson • Strategized, wrote, and implemented marketing plans. • Developed and implemented communication strategies. • Planned and executed multiple real time social media campaigns. • Assisted in strategic naming sessions. • Coordinated tactical plans and policies for social media content including confidential and sensitive topics. • Conducted extensive marketing research for multiple clients. • Managed projects with graphic design partner to ensure proper communications and marketing of all graphics. • Ensured maintenance and consistency of the MIYAN brand and message across all marketing materials. • Skilled in proposal, scope of work, marketing tactics, and action plan writing.



WCFX, Grenax Broadcasing

• Marketing Consultant

  • May 2007 - Jan 2012

  • Successfully managed over 50 accounts totaling $170,000+ per year. • Achieved 80% of monthly sales goals from 2008 – 2011.Grew total account sales by over 25% each year. • Developed and implemented marketing plans aimed at proper return on investment. • Comfortable with prospecting, cold calling and asking for the sale. • Partnered with the CMU Sports Network to sell radio, on-site, and print inventory for football and basketball state wide. • Developed creative client presentations. • Demonstrated an outgoing, self-motivated, resourceful, organized, and entrepreneurial spirit. • Excelled in customer relationship management.



Rubble's

• United States

• Bartender/Manager

  • 2000 - 2011

  Excelled at customer service and relationship management. Responsible for booking and marketing of live entertainment. Excelled at customer service and relationship management. Responsible for booking and marketing of live entertainment.



Riverwood Golf and Resort

• Dining Room Supervisor

  • 1997 - 2000

  Responsible for managing a staff of fifteen including all front of the house training, scheduling, and daily duties. Responsible for managing a staff of fifteen including all front of the house training, scheduling, and daily duties.