Michael D. Davis Jr.
+32 0471 474288 * mike@triple-zero.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedavis000
SUMMARY
International Master of Business Administration and Master of Art graduate with 11 years of experience seeking a position within the Middle East. The position would ideally compliment my interests in business analysis, project management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and information technology. Proven team player with expertise in business plan development, project management, entrepreneurship, market research, relationship building, and intercultural competence.
EDUCATION
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University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA |
9/2005-6/2008 |
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Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration |
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International Master of Business Administration |
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University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA |
8/2002-5/2005 |
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Bachelor of Business Administration – Management and Organizations |
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Parkland Community College, Champaign, Illinois, USA |
8/1996-8/2001 |
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Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Administration |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
8/1995-5/1996 |
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Coursework in Electrical/Computer Engineering |
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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Triple Zero Technologies, LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA
Privately owned, IT
consulting firm specializing in web accessibility and database design
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Principal/Owner (part-time) |
7/2005-7/2008 |
- Consulted, designed, and implemented database-driven ASP and ASP.NET web applications based on U.S. grant reporting requirements and Section 508 accessibility laws
- Developed and managed IT strategy for multiple clientsÕ institutional websites
- Started, managed, and grew the part-time business into a $60,000/year single owner LLC managing 5 clients in 2 business sectors
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Denver, Colorado, USA
Private academic
institution
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Graduate Research Assistant |
9/2007 – 6/2008 |
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Graduate Student Counselor |
1/2007 – 4/2008 |
- Coordinated
with the Director of Global Business Programs to create, revise, and
present the Daniels College of Business Global Strategy Task Force final
product to the DanielsÕ executive management team
- Participated
on the Global Strategy Steering Committee creating the CollegeÕs
international business strategy
- Improved
the interactions with Daniels College of Business inquiries and applicants
by operationalizing and standardizing the
communication protocols
Mescalero Apache Indian Tribe and the United States Department of Interior, Mescalero, New Mexico, USA
Native American Indian
Tribe with a diverse group of business operations
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Business Development Intern |
6/2007 – 2/2008 |
- Created a business and operations plan for the TribeÕs Department of Resource Management and Protection Greenhouse business
- Coordinated
and synthesized the efforts of many stakeholders into a common vision and
plan for their greenhouse operations
Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Public healthcare
institution specializing in disability assistance
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Application and Development Team Leader |
6/2003-6/2005 |
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Student Computer Consultant |
6/2002-6/2003 |
- Co-created, designed, and implemented the CDD Universal Services Portal (CUSP), an Intranet management system and active data source that provides reporting and paperless workflows for CDD staff
- Technical lead on the CDD Internet redesign team. Successfully guided the file and coding structures, database designs, workflows, usability, implementation, and accessibility. Instrumental in obtaining approval from UIHC web design and marketing staff
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Association for International Management, University of Denver Daniels College of Business, Denver, Colorado, USA
Graduate student organization
concentrating on building relationships and fostering intercultural competence
in the Denver business community and Daniels College of Business
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President |
1/2007 – 3/2008 |
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Director of Communication Technologies |
12/2005 – 12/2006 |
- Developed organizational strategy with executive team that moved the organization from producing unrelated events to a coordinated event schedule pertaining to international business networking opportunities
- Implemented a website redevelopment to take advantage of institutional priorities and resources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Language: 3.5 years Mandarin Chinese verbal and written; including living in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PRC for 3 months studying Mandarin Chinese; native English
- Technology:
- Database design: MS Access, MS SQL Server, and MySQL
- Web development: Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Drupal, and raw HTML code
- Programming: VBScript, Jscript, ASP, C, Java
- Network design: MS Windows, Macintosh, and Unix-based OSs
- Server-based software packages: MS Exchange Server, MS SQL Server, MS Windows Server, Unix-based servers
- Client software packages: MS Office Suite and MS Visio
- Statistical analysis: SAS Business Intelligence Software and Predictive Analytics
- Financial analysis: Bloomberg Professional service through Bloomberg Terminal