Michael Cesario

Member & Agent Project Specialist at Catholic Order of Foresters
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Burbank, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • Italian Elementary proficiency

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Dr. Randa Zalman

Michael is a methodical and strategic professional who provides his agents and members with valuable and positive experiences. He offers new and creative solutions that deliver measurable results. Michael is open to all solutions as he incorporates the advantages of both traditional and digital communication opportunities. Additionally, through his imaginative analogies, Michael can artfully share impactful perspectives making him a valuable resource for explaining complex ideas.

Carmen Cesario,

Michael is an excellent people person, always positive, clear thinker and communicator. He has a high level of energy, always willing to learn and help others. Great team player, results driven focusing on driving and realizing company goals and objectives. A must have for any firm.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member & Agent Project Specialist
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      My role as Member & Agent Project Specialist is a very exciting one! I will be working closer with our robust network of agents and members in various outreach projects across the country. This role will emphasize a more concentrated approach to planning, designing, and implementing our programing in the communities we serve. I am incredibly honored to be in a position where I can help facilitate initiatives that highlight the organization's commitment to our values and mission!

    • Fraternal Outreach Coordinator Alternative Break Lead
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      In addition to implementing my current responsibilities as a Fraternal Outreach Coordinator, I also now have an emphasis in managing the Fraternal Outreach Team’s year-round Alternative Breaks and Mission Trips.

    • Fraternal Outreach Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

      My position at COF is incredibly rewarding as I have the opportunity to connect with our agents and members all across the county. Some of my main responsibilities include hosting Fraternal Outreach workshops and trainings to assist our members in implementing events. I also assist our Agents with hosting charitable events that aid in helping the community as well as promotes the COF brand to members and nonmembers.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

      My position at Saint Xavier gives me the chance to interact with students while I earn my MBA. As a Graduate Assistant I manage and coordinate all aspects of retreats for students of all majors and levels. I also develop activities and initiatives for students to explore their own personal development and faith. Other job responsibilities include: • Guiding students on leadership retreats to help them better cultivate their passions into success • Mentoring students that… Show more My position at Saint Xavier gives me the chance to interact with students while I earn my MBA. As a Graduate Assistant I manage and coordinate all aspects of retreats for students of all majors and levels. I also develop activities and initiatives for students to explore their own personal development and faith. Other job responsibilities include: • Guiding students on leadership retreats to help them better cultivate their passions into success • Mentoring students that have experienced social and academic issues that prevented their growth • Managing up to 32 student leaders to make sure they met project deadlines and achieved goals • Managing all budgets and complied financial reports for all the retreats the department conducted Show less My position at Saint Xavier gives me the chance to interact with students while I earn my MBA. As a Graduate Assistant I manage and coordinate all aspects of retreats for students of all majors and levels. I also develop activities and initiatives for students to explore their own personal development and faith. Other job responsibilities include: • Guiding students on leadership retreats to help them better cultivate their passions into success • Mentoring students that… Show more My position at Saint Xavier gives me the chance to interact with students while I earn my MBA. As a Graduate Assistant I manage and coordinate all aspects of retreats for students of all majors and levels. I also develop activities and initiatives for students to explore their own personal development and faith. Other job responsibilities include: • Guiding students on leadership retreats to help them better cultivate their passions into success • Mentoring students that have experienced social and academic issues that prevented their growth • Managing up to 32 student leaders to make sure they met project deadlines and achieved goals • Managing all budgets and complied financial reports for all the retreats the department conducted Show less

    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Leadership Development Trainee
      • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

      My position at Wesco Distribution is an exciting one. I am training to be an outside sales representative selling electrical and industrial goods to an array of clients. In fact, a significant percent of these clients include fortune 500 companies and the United States Government. Wesco has an amazing one year training program where I will be spending time in each department including marketing, pricing, purchasing, and sales to fully understand the nature of the business and the… Show more My position at Wesco Distribution is an exciting one. I am training to be an outside sales representative selling electrical and industrial goods to an array of clients. In fact, a significant percent of these clients include fortune 500 companies and the United States Government. Wesco has an amazing one year training program where I will be spending time in each department including marketing, pricing, purchasing, and sales to fully understand the nature of the business and the market. Other job responsibilities include: • Employed full time to train in distinct departments and processes to facilitate suppliers and clients in the various markets and industries that Wesco influences through their ideas and solutions • Created cost analyses on transactions between buyers and sellers after negotiations were reached • Learned to work with clients such as the United States government, as well as companies like Panduit and ExxonMobil to provide them with electrical, data, and communication solutions • Fostered relationships with suppliers and clients by attending different work site and social events • Worked closely with the Finance Department to create comprehensive financial metrics used to measure efficiency and set guidelines for different company-wide systems and procedures Show less My position at Wesco Distribution is an exciting one. I am training to be an outside sales representative selling electrical and industrial goods to an array of clients. In fact, a significant percent of these clients include fortune 500 companies and the United States Government. Wesco has an amazing one year training program where I will be spending time in each department including marketing, pricing, purchasing, and sales to fully understand the nature of the business and the… Show more My position at Wesco Distribution is an exciting one. I am training to be an outside sales representative selling electrical and industrial goods to an array of clients. In fact, a significant percent of these clients include fortune 500 companies and the United States Government. Wesco has an amazing one year training program where I will be spending time in each department including marketing, pricing, purchasing, and sales to fully understand the nature of the business and the market. Other job responsibilities include: • Employed full time to train in distinct departments and processes to facilitate suppliers and clients in the various markets and industries that Wesco influences through their ideas and solutions • Created cost analyses on transactions between buyers and sellers after negotiations were reached • Learned to work with clients such as the United States government, as well as companies like Panduit and ExxonMobil to provide them with electrical, data, and communication solutions • Fostered relationships with suppliers and clients by attending different work site and social events • Worked closely with the Finance Department to create comprehensive financial metrics used to measure efficiency and set guidelines for different company-wide systems and procedures Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Account Executive
      • Nov 2012 - May 2014

      I am an Account Executive at the Illinois State University school newspaper. I have the fantastic opportunity of selling advertising space to the businesses in Normal, IL. I have to go to business owners and try to persuade them to buy advertising space in our paper. I have a quota to make every week and I have an artist I work with to create the perfect ad for the client. This opportunity is teaching me aspects of the real business world. Other job responsibilities… Show more I am an Account Executive at the Illinois State University school newspaper. I have the fantastic opportunity of selling advertising space to the businesses in Normal, IL. I have to go to business owners and try to persuade them to buy advertising space in our paper. I have a quota to make every week and I have an artist I work with to create the perfect ad for the client. This opportunity is teaching me aspects of the real business world. Other job responsibilities include: • Sold advertising to many different personalities including a key account that purchased over $20,000 worth of digital advertising and over $40,000 of non-digital advertising • Negotiated with clients into purchasing advertisement space that fit their specific marketing needs • Developed a network of potential recruits and sold The Vidette brand that led to new hired talent Show less I am an Account Executive at the Illinois State University school newspaper. I have the fantastic opportunity of selling advertising space to the businesses in Normal, IL. I have to go to business owners and try to persuade them to buy advertising space in our paper. I have a quota to make every week and I have an artist I work with to create the perfect ad for the client. This opportunity is teaching me aspects of the real business world. Other job responsibilities… Show more I am an Account Executive at the Illinois State University school newspaper. I have the fantastic opportunity of selling advertising space to the businesses in Normal, IL. I have to go to business owners and try to persuade them to buy advertising space in our paper. I have a quota to make every week and I have an artist I work with to create the perfect ad for the client. This opportunity is teaching me aspects of the real business world. Other job responsibilities include: • Sold advertising to many different personalities including a key account that purchased over $20,000 worth of digital advertising and over $40,000 of non-digital advertising • Negotiated with clients into purchasing advertisement space that fit their specific marketing needs • Developed a network of potential recruits and sold The Vidette brand that led to new hired talent Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      At News America Marketing I was able to see real world corporate sales and marketing expertise at it's finest. This company showed me how large professional business deals are made every day. My job was to help gather information for sales meetings with clients and to work on a consulting project with the other interns all across the country. This internship taught me the meaning of teamwork and the importance of meeting deadlines. Other job responsibilities include: • Gathered… Show more At News America Marketing I was able to see real world corporate sales and marketing expertise at it's finest. This company showed me how large professional business deals are made every day. My job was to help gather information for sales meetings with clients and to work on a consulting project with the other interns all across the country. This internship taught me the meaning of teamwork and the importance of meeting deadlines. Other job responsibilities include: • Gathered and formatted data that was used in closing multiple $350,000 plus projects for in-store advertisements that focused on the growth of various clients to achieve higher revenue potential • Participated in sales meetings and acquired insight on how to sell digital and non-digital advertising to major corporate clients • Worked in teams to improve and evolve exiting advertising campaigns that clients depended on • Accepted responsibility of meeting deadlines and simultaneously coordinated projects such as creating marketing and financial calendars for different corporate clients in a professional setting Show less At News America Marketing I was able to see real world corporate sales and marketing expertise at it's finest. This company showed me how large professional business deals are made every day. My job was to help gather information for sales meetings with clients and to work on a consulting project with the other interns all across the country. This internship taught me the meaning of teamwork and the importance of meeting deadlines. Other job responsibilities include: • Gathered… Show more At News America Marketing I was able to see real world corporate sales and marketing expertise at it's finest. This company showed me how large professional business deals are made every day. My job was to help gather information for sales meetings with clients and to work on a consulting project with the other interns all across the country. This internship taught me the meaning of teamwork and the importance of meeting deadlines. Other job responsibilities include: • Gathered and formatted data that was used in closing multiple $350,000 plus projects for in-store advertisements that focused on the growth of various clients to achieve higher revenue potential • Participated in sales meetings and acquired insight on how to sell digital and non-digital advertising to major corporate clients • Worked in teams to improve and evolve exiting advertising campaigns that clients depended on • Accepted responsibility of meeting deadlines and simultaneously coordinated projects such as creating marketing and financial calendars for different corporate clients in a professional setting Show less

Education

  • Saint Xavier University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
    2015 - 2017
  • Illinois State University
    Bachelor's degree, Marketing
    2010 - 2014

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