Experience

Azule Staffing

• President

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Azule Mission: A MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Our mission is to help veterans—either by placing them in meaningful employment or by using a portion of our profits to fund veteran initiatives. Our unofficial motto is “We never turn away a vet.” In some cases that means we directly place a veteran in a position. In other cases, it means we help veterans and their families with housing, career coaching, counseling, bank loans, or other services. To accomplish our mission we provide premium staffing services to our clients with an emphasis on service, not profits. Show less



Azule Cyber

• United States
• Computer and Network Security

• President

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  PROTECT YOUR ASSETS FROM CYBER THREATS Whether you need cyber security consulting, projects, or full-time placement of qualified staff, Azule has the cyber professionals to protect your assets. We’re connected to project teams, consultants, and job seekers with a wide range of current certifications and expertise on major platforms. Azule Cyber can help you assess your risk by identifying vulnerabilities in your system get ahead of threats and put preemptive measures in place quickly determine when you’re under attack respond to incidents quickly and effectively analyze data to identify threats and make sound security decisions fill your empty seats with certified cyber experts. If you’re looking to build a security program from the ground up or you need to complement your existing efforts, Azule has the solution to meet your needs. We serve everyone from small businesses to large corporations and government entities. Show less



AZULE FOUNDATION

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Chairman Of The Board Of Directors

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  The Azule Foundation exists to address the overall health and well-being of physical, emotional, relationship, economic, education and spiritual needs of veterans and their families. The Azule Foundation exists to address the overall health and well-being of physical, emotional, relationship, economic, education and spiritual needs of veterans and their families.



M Design Interactive, Inc.

• United States
• Graphic Design

• President

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2012

  M Design Interactive is a design and technology company that serves as a single, highly-skilled resource. Our relationship may start with web hosting or a graphic design project then evolve as your company grows. Whatever your needs, we're always willing to offer our expertise and help find a solution that works within your budget. We value collaboration—merging just the right people for a combination of insightful research, knowledgeable branding, on-target design, effective writing, and appropriate technology solutions. Show less



TempWorks Software

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Territory Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2005

  Sales Executive and Account Manger for two staffing software companies. Responsible for all parts of the sale including contract negotiation, customer satisfaction and program management during the upgrade process. Also responsible for the training and development of junior sales representatives. Sales Executive and Account Manger for two staffing software companies. Responsible for all parts of the sale including contract negotiation, customer satisfaction and program management during the upgrade process. Also responsible for the training and development of junior sales representatives.



GMAC

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2003 - Feb 2004

  Data architecture and software design expert for the development and implementation of a highly detailed Access database tracking mortgage loans, documents and a real time imaging process. He was responsible for database design and development, scanned image linking, employee production reports as well as follow-on customer modifications and subsequent improvements covering multiple versions and nationwide office locations. Data architecture and software design expert for the development and implementation of a highly detailed Access database tracking mortgage loans, documents and a real time imaging process. He was responsible for database design and development, scanned image linking, employee production reports as well as follow-on customer modifications and subsequent improvements covering multiple versions and nationwide office locations.



Plus P Technology

• Director of Training

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2003

  Developed a training program which provided conceal and carry permit training to over 3,500 individuals in the state of Minnesota. Personally responsible for the curriculum development and training of quality instruction by 12 instructors after the death of the founder. Personally conducted classes and live fire exercises for 30% of the citizens initially applying for conceal and carry permits in Minnesota. This class was reviewed here: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=20823 Show less



Brisant Technologies

• Director

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2003

  Director of Special Projects for a startup land mine removal company developing a new proprietary technology for neutralization and removal of land mines. Responsible for significant aspects of research and development, documentation, training and conduct of daily operations. Mike was also responsible for law enforcement and commercial spin off technologies and local market development. Director of Special Projects for a startup land mine removal company developing a new proprietary technology for neutralization and removal of land mines. Responsible for significant aspects of research and development, documentation, training and conduct of daily operations. Mike was also responsible for law enforcement and commercial spin off technologies and local market development.



Shadow of Leaves

• Partner

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2002

  Business Partner for an online sword business. Responsible for all aspects of running the business including product testing and evaluation, ordering, inventory management, marketing, order fulfillment and customer service. Was internationally recognized on Sword Forum as the best and largest online sword dealer in the Midwest five-state area and Maryland. Business Partner for an online sword business. Responsible for all aspects of running the business including product testing and evaluation, ordering, inventory management, marketing, order fulfillment and customer service. Was internationally recognized on Sword Forum as the best and largest online sword dealer in the Midwest five-state area and Maryland.



Thrivent Financial

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 1997 - Dec 2001

  Project Manager for a large insurance company. He was responsible for assisting in the development of a privacy program for client information. Also responsible for developing and maintaining the department web site which serves as a company wide reference. Mike was also the Project Manager in the Y2K program for the same client. Mike was responsible for all aspects of external communications for the Year 2000 program. Duties included planning budgets, complying with all 50 state regulations, anticipating customer questions and developing correspondence messages for numerous national, state, and regulatory agencies. Mike served as an adviser for internal communications, legal counsel, and relationships with fraternal and other non-profit organizations. Personal, on-site visits and presentations resulted in increased awareness at various colleges and institutions. Additional duties included briefing all of the major rating agencies on Y2K progress at CEO level meetings. Show less



Computer City

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor Manager

  • Aug 1995 - Sep 1997

  Instructor Manager for a computer superstore. Responsible for teaching basic through advanced level software classes and answering all software related questions. Also responsible for installing and maintaining the classroom network. Exceeded all customer expectations during in-store surveys. Mike shattered all Instructor sales records and was frequently asked to conduct client site visits because of his excellent sales skills and closing abilities. Instructor Manager for a computer superstore. Responsible for teaching basic through advanced level software classes and answering all software related questions. Also responsible for installing and maintaining the classroom network. Exceeded all customer expectations during in-store surveys. Mike shattered all Instructor sales records and was frequently asked to conduct client site visits because of his excellent sales skills and closing abilities.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aide-de-Camp

  • Jul 1992 - Jul 1994

  Aide-de-Camp for the Deputy Commanding General (DCG), U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command. Mike was an integral piece of project management by communicating issues of the Command's 7 programs and 76 different multi-national projects with a total annual budget of $450 million. Prepared numerous briefings to Members of Congress and high-ranking military personnel.

• Platoon Leader

  • Aug 1991 - Jul 1992

  Platoon Leader for an Airborne Chemical platoon that could be deployed worldwide with only 18 hours notice. Recognized as the first Chemical Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army to conduct successful air assault operations with smoke generating HMMWVs. Responsible for the training, health, welfare and morale of 35 paratroopers and for equipment worth more than $1,000,000. Also responsible for planning and coordination of logistical decontamination support for over 5,000 paratroopers.

• Nuclear Biological Chemcial Staff Officer

  • Sep 1988 - Aug 1991

  Principle Staff Officer for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) operations in a 715-man Airborne Infantry Battalion. Responsible for the Chemical Warfare training, safety and NBC logistical supply for over 1,200 paratroopers during Desert Storm. Supervised the Battalion Operations Center during combat to ensure the capture of over 1,300 enemy prisoners. Decorated for leadership during Operation Just Cause. Developed and monitored the NBC training of five companies and provided training assistance to unit NBC officers and NCO’s. Managed ammunition in 150 separate accounts worth over $2,000,000. Show less