Michael Clough Email & Phone Number

Merrifield, Virginia, Us

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Client Account Director at ASCENDING Inc.!I'm excited in helping to expand our solutions & capabilities in Federal, State & Local and Commercial business sectors. Messy world, clean code!

Midvale, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

I lead a team to direct all aspects of strategic HR initiatives involving talent management lifecycle, inclusive recruitment and onboarding strategies. I hire highly qualified professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions. I cultivate strong relationships with clients and candidates. I also champion company culture, mission statements, and best practices in meetings as Core Values team member.Some of my key achievements and contributions:◆ Oversaw a 20-member technical recruitment team servicing over 100 clients to ensure peak recruitment efficiency, identify performance gaps, and create a mutually-beneficial placement process.◆ Consistently generated annual revenue exceeding $2M over a continuous five-year period.◆ Delivered valuable coaching and conducted continuous education sessions, elevating technology knowledge and process enhancements for full life-cycle recruitment.◆ Leveraged statistical data and feedback from recruiters and sales to share insights at company meetings, focused on team communication, process streamlining, and cultural enhancement.◆ Negotiated with candidates throughout the screening and offer stages, involving compensation, benefits, start dates, counter offers, and growth opportunities.◆ Acclaimed two-time recipient of the prestigious President's Club Award in recognition of exceptional performance and dedication.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

I developed and executed talent acquisition strategies and initiatives aligned with business growth roadmap. I promoted corporate values and nurtured positive working environment. I cultivated trust-based relationships with candidates and offered expert guidance on placement possibilities, matching skills to job requirements.Some of my key achievements and contributions:◆ Achieved the successful placement of 50+ highly skilled technologists in diverse roles within a span of 12 months, including both contract and direct positions.◆ Established strong partnerships with Account Managers and Clients to identify critical staff augmentation requisites and align recruitment efforts accordingly.◆ Consistently achieved a combined weekly spread of over $12K for an uninterrupted period of 48+ months.◆ Elevated to a leadership role for directing the recruitment team after just 18 months in the position.

Cottonwood Heights, Ut, Us

I led the deployment and management of physicians, while ensuring seamless logistical operations and prompt issue resolution. I nurtured a robust portfolio of physicians with continuous placements and sustained engagement within the dynamic VISTA network. I cultivated and expanded lasting relationships with medical facilities to generate both organic growth and incremental business opportunities.Some of my key achievements and contributions:◆ Orchestrated the scheduling and strategic placement of staffing resources across a network of 20+ hospitals, health centers, and clients throughout the United States.◆ Galvanized a surge in production revenue within the primary care sphere of specialties, propelling dynamic growth and solidifying VISTA's market presence.◆ Enhanced the existing portfolio beyond projected targets: December 2015 saw an impressive production revenue of $426K (341% of goal), followed by $323K (215% of goal) in January next year.◆ Oversaw the implementation of novel contracts for Locum Tenens services, effectively broadening the scope to encompass additional services and specialties.◆ Acted as the distinguished ambassador of VISTA for representing the organization to both clients and providers in the area of Locum Tenens placements.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

I developed and executed the business development strategy for financial services to drive revenue and expand market reach. I identified and cultivated new partnerships with financial institutions and retail chains. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and launch new financial products and services, addressing market demands and enhancing customer value. I also conducted thorough market research and analysis.Some of my key achievements and contributions:◆ Successfully oversaw the administration of the Reload network spanning a vast US-based Retail Market comprising 20K+ storefronts.◆ Generated a remarkable annual reload volume exceeding $2B by orchestrating a dynamic channel/pipeline.◆ Realized an annual load volume of $150M after negotiating and directing the successful launch of a novel prepaid program alongside Jackson Hewitt.◆ Spearheaded the enlargement of Walmart’s Rapid Reload network by onboarding three prominent new partners, collectively representing over 5M cardholders.◆ Demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategy implementation with a remarkable business contribution of over $12M in net revenue.

New York, Ny, Us

Managing a team of Client Management professionals for the Retail channel of Global Payment Options at American Express. Total Channel portfolio of more than $900MM annually. Strategic planning and execution of current portfolio of Prepaid Gift and General Purpose Reloadable, as well as driving innovation and change for future product offerings. Global Expansion of gift and GPR offerings, and portfolio acquisition.• Managed the retail channel gift card program, delivering $1.5B in annual sales.• Negotiated and executed contract extension and terms that sustain over $200M in annual sales and creating an additional $100M in incremental sales from additional product placement.• Created incremental sales with new channel; developed and executed the C-Store channel expansion, driving $36M in new sales volume in the first year.• Player/Coach; managing top tier Big Box partners; day to day management of Walmart and Target accounts, including gift card and reloadable programs. • Key player in global expansion; met with governing officials and affiliate partners in China and the United Kingdom, designed rollout expansion for gifting channel

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Senior medical practioner for the 191 Air Refueling Squadron, responsible for all aspects of medical care for unit and deployed personnel to include; Annual Health Assessments, Immunizations, profiles, primary care/sickcall, emergency medicine. Plan and execute deployment requirements during peacetime and wartime contigencies. Supervise 3 junior medical technicians, liason with lead medical unit and deployed commands.

Boston, Ma, Us

- T&E product manager for corporate card- Product and product offering expansion- Strategic planning on product roadmap

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us