Michael Ziegwied
Maximizing By Motivating
Spokane United States
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
I focus on the importance of establishing your brand through "going the extra mile" via caring marketing, while fostering a spirit of generosity within the workplace such that both customers and employees trust your brand and take on an ownership mentality for your company creating loyalty and dedication, increasing productivity, improving the atmosphere of the workplace and establishing a leadership role for your company.
I see a clear need for leadership in the intentional development of front-line personnel. Through the implementation of proven and cutting-edge strategies, it is possible to screen your current group of people, estimate their potential, and motivate and develop them into a loyal and effective team that ultimately increases the bottom line.
I see a clear need for leadership in the intentional development of front-line personnel. Through the implementation of proven and cutting-edge strategies, it is possible to screen your current group of people, estimate their potential, and motivate and develop them into a loyal and effective team that ultimately increases the bottom line.
Marketing
Heavy Equipment Hunters
Since October 2013
- Contracting with business owner to develop and expand client base for broker network through targeted marketing; develop marketing tools to retain current and attract new clients; research and collect information on targeted areas, discuss new approaches with ownership.
Marketing
Rolled-Foam LLC
Since May 2011
- Consulting with business owner to develop market for new trademarked product for use in insulation and construction fields- defining and developing brand for company, developed content marketing with monthly "insulation report" newsletter with practical informative articles for consumers.
Oil field fluid management
Fluid Disposal Services
April 2012
to June 2013
- Managed trucks using facility to dispose of oil field fluids, monitored offloading of fluid, assisted in proper transfer of fluid, assessed effectiveness of filtration system, processed field tickets, generated reports and sent to management
Marketing Director
Northwest Dakota Public Transit
November 2011
to March 2012
- Developed plan for increasing revenue through charitable giving, devised innovative state approved program to involve oilfield companies in our growth strategy by offering them access to the state transportation grant program, directly enabling us to increase our own fleet.
- Developed plan for expanding market for public transit in the booming Williston, ND market. Executed public relation strategies with hospitals, hotels, and other public agencies, developed and designed advertising, promos, and discounts.
President
North Country Transportation Services
February 2001
to May 2011
- Developed transportation service in rural area, established brand for company through attention to customer service, "going the extra mile" and becoming known as a problem solver for clients and medical facilities. Developed marketing program to reach clients and community service agencies, utilized new advertising channels (think outside the box), managed fleet and drivers, developed working relationship with medical facilities, liaison for Medicaid clients with State of Idaho, established and expanded scope of business model to other counties and remote areas.
Educational Psychology
- Team Leadership
- Editing
- Strategic Communications
- Copywriting
- Community Outreach
- Talent Mining
- Media Relations
- Thinking Outside The Box
- Team Building
- Social Media
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Research
- Corporate Communications
- Leadership
- Advertising
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Event Planning
- Marketing Communications
- Microsoft Excel
- Social Networking
- Project Management
- Newsletters
- Customer Service
- Account Management
- Transportation
- Online Advertising
- Operations Management
- Project Planning
- Event Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Analytic Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Collaborative Learning
- Press Releases
- Communication Skills
- Internal Communications
- Passion for Helping Others
- New Business Development
- Mac OS
- Public Relations
- Assisting others in identifying and developing their talents in combination with their passions so that they are able to find their "sweet spot" and achieve a higher level of satisfaction in their personal and professional lives
- and in so doing
- increase their positive impact in the workplace thereby improving the company brand.
