Michael Perez

425 West StreetFayetteville, Arkansas 72702 479.555.8888

Sustainability

Human and Natural Environmentalist / Socially Conscious / Relationship Management

Entrepreneurialstrategist with a diverse record of achievement and demonstrated success. Adept at project management and driving growth within an organization. Proven record of making a positive impact on revenues and improving team performance. Exceptional mentor and coach. Tenacious in identifying the utilization of available resources in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and planning and acting for the ability to maintain these ideals in the long term.

Core competencies include:

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • SolutionSelling Strategies
  • Team Building
  • Forecasting
  • Key Client Retention
  • Organizational Leadership

Professional Experience

Bikes, Blues & BBQ  2008

Vendor CoordinatorIntern – Fayetteville, Arkansas

Coordinated and provided vendor needed support. Managedover 100volunteer booth setup. Retrieved volunteer information and scheduled event staff responsibilities; approximately 300-500 people for entire week. Supervisor of all vendor and volunteer needs for large event. Directed logistics for venue and total visitor count between 350and 450,000visitors over 4 days, including set-up and tear down of entire volunteer aspect of event, plus organization of databases and planning for needs for future events.

Habitat for Humanity 2007

Business Consultant – Fayetteville, Arkansas

Conducted research to evaluate a new business opportunity – Habistore, a resale retail entity recycling home building materials. Evaluated all aspects of business planning including financial and labor projections, facilities management, the evaluation of market saturation, and the forecasting of human resources costs.

Selected Achievements:

  • Presented business proposal to Habitat for Humanity executive board, city mayor, local CEOs and business leaders, as well as education administrators.
  • Completed entire research project and business plan, from concept to completion, in 6 weeks.
  • Business Plan implemented by H4H in Fall 2008.

Owner/Operator 2004 - 2007

Perez & Co. –Nantucket, Massachusetts

Managed a comprehensive estate management business providing various services, including landscaping, irrigation, electrical, renovations and home improvements. Generated new business through repeat clientele and referrals. Hired and trained seasonal workers to perform various estate management projects. Performed estate analysis plans to forecast material and labor demand. Prepared seasonal budget plans for estate owners.

Selected Achievements:

  • Successfully maintained 108 estate owners’ landscapes during one season; generated over $100K in sales in one season.
  • Secured loyal, annual customer base of 45 clients.
  • Created improvements and solutions for estate owners saving one owner over $45K by implementing sustainable, green landscaping concepts.

Education & Training

Master of Business Administration (MBA), emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, expected May 2011

University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Marketing, GPA: 3.2, May 2003

University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Professional Development Courses:

RFID, Diversity Workshop, Advanced Excel Workshop, SPSS, SAP, Sustainability Competition,
Sustainability Conference, Economic Development Conference, Wal-Mart Immersion

Selected Achievements:

Business Simulation Competition, 1stplace team, January - March 2008