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Hire Michael C. Hurley

I am a business operations and technology professional with over 20 years of experience in management, sales, marketing + growth, graphic design, and software development.

Proven Skills

I have 10,000 - 52,000 hours of active, professional career experience in management, technology, marketing and sales.

Management

  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Operations
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Growth

Technology

  • Software Development
  • Web Development
  • Graphic Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing

Marketing

  • Branding
  • Web Design
  • Messaging
  • Strategy
  • Distribution

Sales

  • Direct to Customer + B2B
  • Strategy
  • Closing
  • Retention
  • Reputation

Full-Stack Development + Sr. Level Software Engineering

Proficient in C, C derivative languages, Scripting languages, Web technologies, App development and tools associated with these:

Languages

  • C/C++/Objective-C/Zig/Swift
  • Python/Perl/Ruby
  • PHP/SQL/HTML/CSS
  • Javascript/Typescript

Frameworks

  • React/Next.js
  • Wordpress + Elementor
  • Laravel/Symfony
  • Drupal/Joomla/Elgg

Tools

  • LazyGit/Git/GitHub
  • AWS/GCP
  • Vercel
  • zsh/tmux/neovim

Education

Trident Technical College

A.A. Commercial Graphics, 2003

College of Charleston

B.S. Computer Science, 2005

 

Experience

Hustle Launch

Owner/Operator, 02/2024 - Present

MGR: 2.5k - $7k

  • Oversee all aspects of the company's success, including but not limited to: sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and technology.
  • Responsible for the company's growth and success.
  • Manage the company's finances, including but not limited to: revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Manage the company's human resources, including but not limited to: employee recruitment, training, and development.
  • Manage the company's technology, including but not limited to: software development, hardware, and infrastructure.

Kaibo, LLC D/B/A Realay.com

Chief Technology Officer, 03/2023 - 04/2024

Salary: $60k++/yr

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the company's technology, including but not limited to: infrastructure, database design, software engineering, user experience, design, video production, investment acquisition, direct to customer marketing, sales and growth strategy.
  • Support c-suite with technology and infrastructure for analyzing and monitoring operations, usage, and performance.
  • Support clients with usability, maintenance, and direct technical support for onboarding, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement solutions to meet their needs.

Boessel Enterprises, LLC

Director of Operations, 02/2015 - 03/2024

Salary: $28k/yr - $60k++/yr

  • Responsible for all aspects of the company's success, including but not limited to: sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and technology.
  • Develop software and systems to support the business and business clients.
  • Sell marketing and web design services to clients.
  • Provide support and maintenance for clients' websites and online presence.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement solutions to meet their needs.
  • Consult with clients on business strategy, marketing, and sales.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to inform business decisions and client marketing strategies.
  • Manage company finances:revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Manage sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage teams and staff: recruitment, training, development, performance, and compensation.

Papa John's Waynesville/Franklin, NC

GM/Franchisee Training, 05/2014 - 02/2015

Salary: $7.50/h - $27k/yr

  • Responsible for the management of the store's operations, including but not limited to: scheduling, customer service, inventory, sales, recruitment, human resources, cost analysis, budgeting and reporting to franchisee/corporate.
  • Manage the store's finances, including but not limited to: revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Manage the store's sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction.

Hurley's Creekside Dining & Rhum Bar

Co-Owner/Operator, 07/2010 - 05/2014

AGR: $1.3M - $5.33M

Acquired Arthur Robert Frady & Sons

  • Responsible for all aspects of the restaurant's success, including but not limited to: brand design, marketing, finance, human resources, and technology.
  • Manage the restaurant's finances, including but not limited to: revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Manage the restaurant's human resources, including but not limited to: employee recruitment, training and working all positions, and development.
  • Manage the restaurant's technology, including but not limited to: software, hardware, and infrastructure.
  • Manage the restaurant's marketing, including but not limited to: advertising, social media, and public relations.
  • Manage the restaurant's branding, including but not limited to: logo, web & menu design, presentation, interior design, and signage.

Studio 12 Designs

Owner/Operator, 11/2008 - 02/2015

ANP: $50k - $387k

Acquired TB Creative

  • Responsible for all aspects of the studio's success, including but not limited to: brand design, marketing, finance, human resources, and technology.
  • Manage the studio's finances, including but not limited to: revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Manage the studio's human resources, including but not limited to: employee recruitment, training, and development.
  • Manage the studio's technology, including but not limited to: software, hardware, and infrastructure.
  • Manage the studio's marketing, including but not limited to: advertising, social media, and public relations.
  • Manage the studio's branding, including but not limited to: logo, web & menu design, presentation, interior design, and signage.

Signs 'R' Us

Production Manager, 08/2005 - 11/2008

Salary: $10.50/h - $42k/yr

  • Responsible for all sign design and production, including but not limited to: design team output, production + packaging, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
  • Design team output: design review, customer feedback, and revisions.
  • Production + packaging: ensure the quality of sign materials, materials, final product, and packaging presentation.
  • Equipment maintenance: repair, maintain and replace equipement as needed.
  • Supplies: manage raw material inventory.

Corporate Cleaning Services, Inc.

Regional Manager, 08/1999 - 07/2005

Salary: $7.50/h - $35k/yr

  • Responsible for all customer satisfaction for all clients in the greater south carolina lowcountry area, including but not limited to: team management and deployment, crisis response, HR, supply distribution, scheduling, recruitment, training and compensation, transporation, cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • Additionally resonsible for all logo design, web design, and marketing/advertising for the company.

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