Michael Smith

Background

About Michael Smith

Getting things done versus talking about doing so is Michael's specialty, regardless of the task. Michael's diverse background & skills include:* Music Instrument/Pro Audio wholesale & retail distribution, artist relations, social media.* Day to day management of fulfillment, inventory, & operations * Management of multiple international & US shipments at a time; sea, ground, & air,* Trade show logistics, preparations, reservations, & attendance * Company-wide strategic planning & process improvement * Tactical marketing & sales support * 300+ business contacts a year, creating a solid foundation of business understanding * Business retention & expansion efforts, in partnership with multiple large and small public agencies and private entities.* Ability to be effective in both public & private sectors * Loan origination & processing * Successful grant writing, support & administration.* General business development practices, with special focus on entrepreneurship * Facilitator of the Rogue Nexus E-Business Network Successfully assisted in developing Enterprise & E-Commerce Zones in 2 County region * Wrote strategic economic development plan for Josephine County, OR * Wrote industrial lands survey for Josephine County, OR * Strategic planning, team building, committee participation and leadership, visioning * Event management, audio & video production. Multiple musical instrument proficiency * 6 years on Chamber Board of Directors, 7 years managing entertainment & technical aspects of Grants Pass Concerts in the Park to 3x attendance, 10x fundraising from from previous years * 20+ years of sales & marketing experience in various roles & businesses.