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Prior to joining Kudzu, Michael’s career has equipped him with a diverse set of business and marketing skills with over 22 years experience in the hospitality industry.
While focusing primarily on quality products and customer service, Michael’s career led him to operational management positions with The Cliffs Communities, Double Tree hotels and leadership positions in many smaller organizations, including forming three independent entrepreneurial businesses.
Just some of the key initiatives that Michael has been involved with include;
• Instrumental in marketing and coordinating events for up to 20,000 attendees.
• Successfully directed two individual local organizations accommodating over 2,500 members.
• Executive leadership experience.
• Extensive project management
• Fiscal administration, marketing
• Multi-unit operation management
• Revenue strategies
• Product / market analysis
• Human resources management
• Vendor / Purchasing & negotiating
• Facility management
• Team building/staff development
• Risk assessment / prevention
Michael has been sought after by management companies and non-profit organizations to oversee specific projects. Some of the firms Michael has served in a consultant capacity for include, Southern Hospitality, Milky Way Farms, Allstate Insurance, The BMW Charity Pro Am, and numerous small business owners.
In addition to Michael’s diverse background he exercises a real-world approach to problem solving and an uncompromising work ethic to meet the challenges of progressive business development with successful traditional and entrepreneurial values.
Michael brings to Kudzu a keen eye for customer expectations and relational skills which embody the core of what each of Kudzu’s clients are looking to provide for their end customer. With his proven leadership, commitment to employee performance and training, Michael’s motivational skills have delivered unmatched loyalty and a foundation of excellence defined by exceeding industry standards.
Michael currently resides in Greenville, SC and is an avid photographer, cyclist and marathon runner. With several half- marathons, 3 completed marathons and 2 triathlons to date; Michael has demonstrated his dedication to achieving the goal at hand.
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