Michael Cole
Fairfax
Summary
Experienced manager in industry and government, including sales, government relations, and Fortune 100 consulting. A skillful communicator and project-manager with experience in Asia and the Middle East.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
EMPIRE PORTFOLIO GROUP
Fairfax
05.2024 - Current
- Manage membership sales and provided customer service to enhance member retention.
- Achieve top-ranking sales performance within company and nationally for brand.
- As Studio Manager, hired and trained high-performing sales staff to drive studio success.
- Maintained facilities and equipment to support approximately $1 million in annual revenue.
Government Relations Consultant
INDEPENDENT
Washington
07.2012 - Current
- Facilitate international trade of advanced technology by resolving client challenges with legislation and regulations.
- Develop issue briefings to clarify challenges and opportunities.
- Coordinate Capitol Hill and agency meetings to engage stakeholders.
- Collaborate on strategy development, fundraising, and federal initiatives.
Senior Manager
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Shanghai
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed team of analysts to ensure legal compliance and oversee reporting functions for US Department of Commerce and executive leadership.
- Completed hundreds of risk analyses, facilitating billions of dollars in revenue.
- Established priorities for corporate social responsibility program, achieving ISSO international sustainability standards.
- Authored Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Reports for 2010 and 2011.
Senior Analyst
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Washington
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Conducted interviews with Fortune 100 executives (CIO) to identify challenges and develop solutions.
- Designed custom online modules to facilitate executive adoption of social media and collaboration protocols.
- Developed data-driven research products on change management, technology, and leadership for executive clients.
Governance Officer-Coalition Provisional Authority
S&K TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Baghdad
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Directed workshops for local government on media, elections, public finance, and counter-corruption initiatives.
- Coordinated a media strategy for the Baghdad District Councils and contributed to the creation of a post-war city charter.
- Advised Iraqi partners on project management, program design, and international assistance grant acquisition.
Liaison
KELLOGG, BROWN, & ROOT
Baghdad
06.2003 - 01.2004
- Gathered customer requirements to implement effective interagency logistics and personnel solutions.
- Developed a system that enhanced speed and transparency in procurement processes.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-2021
Master of Arts - Comparative & International Politics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Radford University
01-2002
Skills
- Government relations
- Policy & political analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk analysis
- Communications
- Speechwriting & press releases
- Account management
- Stakeholder relationships
- Sales
- Staff education and training
- Change management
Acknowledgements
Outstanding Instructor Award (Employee Training in Compliance) - SMIC, Shanghai, China, Citation for Service to the Coalition in Iraq - Office of the Secretary of Defense, Baghdad, Iraq, Citation for Service to the Coalition in Iraq - Office of the Administrator of Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq, Noted in Acknowledgements, “Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad,” Stanford University Press, Internships in the US Senate, House of Representatives, and NBC
Timeline
Sales Manager
EMPIRE PORTFOLIO GROUP
05.2024 - Current
Government Relations Consultant
INDEPENDENT
07.2012 - Current
Senior Manager
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Analyst
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD
01.2008 - 12.2008
Liaison
KELLOGG, BROWN, & ROOT
06.2003 - 01.2004
Governance Officer-Coalition Provisional Authority
S&K TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
01.2003 - 06.2004
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
George Mason University
Master of Arts - Comparative & International Politics
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Radford University
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