Darren Michels Email & Phone Number

Chico, Ca, Us

Northern California

• Review building plans/details and verify inspection work for building specification follow thru and local building code adherence.• Map out inspection schedule for optimal efficiency and client satisfaction.• Gather site photos and inspection observation details for reporting.• Craft detailed inspection reports for clients based on inspection findings and approvals.• Follow safety laws and regulations while conducting onsite inspections.• Issue notices of correction for plan specification/code noncompliance when applicable.• Assist with various business development needs

Chico, California Area

Responsible for product placement, establishing distribution locations, creating and developing an official distribution routing system, developing and implementing formal product distribution procedures, product distribution management, and coordinating various marketing and branding initiatives. Achievements: (From start to Present date) • Averaging 7% monthly waste circulation with effective target marketing, product placement, and distribution management (15,000 copies distributed monthly) • Implemented 70 large scale racks with various local and corporate businesses• Sourced and established 900+ distribution locations • Created an official regional routing system consisting of 12 routes spanning across areas of northern CA • Proposed, developed and implemented new strategies that increased circulation, improved management and operational synergy, enhanced product visibility, increased product reach effectiveness and distribution efficiency • Proposed and successfully implemented the creation of branding labels for our magazine racks to enhance product awareness and brand image• Successfully launched a bridal guide and real estate guide into the Northern California market • Currently managing new creative projects consisting of a new branded table top rack to improve product visibility in select locations and creating a product integration & mobility strategy manual/field binder to help with future management goals

Chico, California

Chico, California Area

Consulted with eye practitioners to develop their referral concepts, created marketing and sales strategies, collaborated with a graphic designer to create a comprehensive client services packet, and worked directly with department managers to implement planned objectives. Achievements: • Successfully implemented the creation of a comprehensive services packet and practice representative field manual consisting of targeted prospects, contacts, targeted patient profiles, probing questions, and closing statements

Chico, California Area

Aided with client consultations, assisted with advertising campaigns, provided sales support, and took creative lead to produce a P1 Marketing brochure with the help of a graphic designer. Achievements: • Successfully created an enticing and marketable brochure for the business • Generated new advertising sales

Chico, California Area

Provided sales support, performed a market analysis to identify new sales and marketing opportunities, assisted in the development of marketing materials, proposed new ideas to increase revenue growth, and assisted with content development to increase readership and advertising sales

Chico, California Area

Played a vital role with all aspects of design and business development, proposed and coordinated new branding and marketing initiatives, developed business plans, coordinated clothing line productions, provided assistance with fashion shows, photo shoots, merchandising, and promotional events, worked actively with a team of interns, our community, and our customers, aided with sales, managed spending initiatives, funded new developments, developed business roles, and assisted with the hiring of new interns. Achievements: • Acquired new customer accounts • Proposed and successfully implemented a Street Team program and our Restored Artist Network program that allowed graphic artists to participate in a T-shirt design competition hosted every month on our website• Increased email and social media fan base and participation • Increased retail sales • Proposed new website features that improved functionality and aesthetics• Improved graphic apparel appeal using new trending insights

Chico, California Area

Launched the first and only non-steroidal anti-inflammatory topical drug indicated for osteoarthritis pain, created strategic call plans & routes to maximize territory sales, identified selling opportunities using managed care status, clinical studies, prescribing trends, and product features/benefits, worked actively with teammates to drive business, used budgeted funds to build relationships with office staff, targeted physicians, and pharmacies, and performed administrative duties. Sales Achievements: • Voltaren Gel 1%: Trimester 1, 2008 (Product Launch): District Rank= 5/8 Regional Rank= 51/85 National Rank= 174/275 Trimester 2, 2008: District Rank= 6/8 Regional Rank= 52/85 National Rank= 179/275 Trimester 1, 2009: District Rank= 5/8 Regional Rank= 108/136 National Rank= 238/275 • Lidoderm: Trimester 1, 2009: District Rank= 5/8 Regional Rank= 96/136 National Rank= 197/275

Chico, California Area

Sold pain medication products to primary care and specialty physicians, created strategic call plans & routes to maximize territory sales, identified selling opportunities using managed care status, clinical studies, prescribing trends, and product features/benefits, used budgeted funds to build relationships with office staff, targeted physicians, and pharmacies and performed administrative duties. Sales Achievements: • Naprelan 375: Q1 2008: • Xodol: Q1 2008: • Fexmid 7.5: Q1 2008:• Dolgic: Q1 2008:

Chico, California Area

Sold allergy medication products to primary care and specialty physicians, created strategic call plans & routes to maximize territory sales, identified selling opportunities by using managed care status, clinical studies, prescribing trends, and product features/benefits, worked actively with teammates to drive business, used budgeted funds to build relationships with office staff, targeted physicians, and pharmacies, and performed administrative duties. Sales Achievements: • Allegra D24 hour: Q1 2006: Ranked 10th nationally for a 3.5% market share increase• Allegra D12 hour: Q1 2006: Ranked 27th nationally for a 2.03% market share increase• Nasacort AQ: Q2 2006: Ranked 7th nationally for a .35% market share increase• Allergy Pro Bowl Contest Winner: Greatest NRX growth in San Francisco District for Nasacort AQ from 10/9/06 to 11/3/06

Northern, California Area

Marketed and sold shade and fabric solutions

Oroville, California Area

Coordinated all marketing activities, provided assistance with seminars and special events, prepared client presentations, and assisted with clerical duties.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration With An Option In Marketing

Education record

High School