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Michael Rooks is listed as Executive Director of Gateway Development at Gateway Development Corp, a company with 3 employees, based in Papillion, Nebraska, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Rooks.
Michael Rooks previously worked as Executive DIrector, Gateway Development Corporation at Gateway Development Corp and Executive Director at Grow Sarpy. Michael Rooks holds Masters, Public Adminstration, Gpa 3.49 from University Of Nebraska At Omaha.
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"Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”― Mark TwainExecutive Director, Corporate Trainer, and Store Manager are several titles I have held. Economic and Community Development, operations, sales, and leadership have been my focus for over 20 years. I love being able to help businesses and communities grow and develop! Currently back with Gateway Development and helping with business attraction, housing, and workforce development as the Executive Director. Former Executive Director for Grow Sarpy, the fastest-growing county in the state of Nebraska. I am working with 5 great communities and a population of over 193,000 residents. Before Sarpy County, I was the Executive Director of Gateway Development for 5 great years, we landed more than $600 million in capital expenditure representing more than 1100 jobs in Washington County. I have also optioned key properties to help Washington County develop for the future. We were also pushing workforce and housing ventures in the County. Networking is key and I strive to connect the right companies, communities, and people.Strong educational foundation: Masters in Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Political Science. Certified Basic Economic Development Strengths Finder Top 5: Context, Achiever, Competition, Learner, Individualization
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Greater Omaha Area
To facilitate the creation of jobs and economic development opportunities for Washington County, Nebraska. -Increasing the local workforce, thru training development programs at all age levels. Our current focus is on agricultural biotech and construction. -Oversee and administer the LB840 program for the City of Blair-Develop, recommend and upon approval.
United States
Responsible for facilitating the creation of new jobs and the attraction of capital investment in Sarpy County the fastest gowning county in Nebraska, through the recruitment of new businesses and industries, the expansion of existing companies, and focusing on workforce development and housing. Also focusing on key infrastructure needs like roads, sewer.
Greater Omaha Area
-Responsible for creating and implementing revenue generating training programs for 1700+ stores, while also overseeing the management of these training programs for clients. Currently, 30% overall sales increase and increased attach. -Facilitating training for and help manage Brightstar's Field Support Training team in both the US and Canada -Built and.
Greater Omaha Area
Mid/Big Box Retail-Responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships with a focus on business development and growing Brightstar products, services, and solutions by identifying clients' needs. Areas of focus were: Airport, Sporting Goods, Fitness, Convenience Stores, and Enterprise.-On-boarded 7 new clients in five months in the role.
Greater Omaha Area
Consultant for Wireless Sales teams: Evaluates, developed, and implemented strategies, promotions and trainings for clients of Brightstar Accessories Division.-Account management 48 clients (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, International Carriers and other Retail), 3000+doors; detailed weekly and monthly reporting, conference calls, webinars, mystery shops and.
Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs Store 1965 (focus store)Managed sales performance, P&L, budgeting, training and customer service initiatives at Omaha Metro's largest Wal-Mart.-Reported to Store Manager-Assisting in running a $130+ million store-97% to sales plan in FY2014-Helped bring store back within SHRINK budget for FY2014-Direct Supervision of 8 Assistant Managers.
La Vista, Nebraska
Specialties: Residential Investments, Luxury Homes, Military, New Construction, Relocation-Between April 2013 and June 2013 had over 2 million in sales contracts close.
Greater Omaha Area
STORE MANAGER 12/2007-02/2013 Shopko #044In charge of $9.75 million Shopko Store. Responsible for maximizing sales, profit and customer service objectives through the effective management of the leadership team and hourly teammates.- Direct supervision of 3 Assistant Managers, 5 Supervisors, and 75+ hourly employees - Hired, recruited and/or promoted 4.
Greater Omaha Area
Best Buy #240Manage sales performance, P&L, budgeting, training and customer service initiatives.- Direct supervision of 4 Supervisors and 100+ sales employees- Specialty coach for the Omaha Market, promoted 8 Supervisors to Assistant Managers - In charge of a $44 million sales floor the largest in Omaha, NE- Analyze and forecast trends and ensure.
Greater Omaha Area
Evaluated and developed recruitment strategies and public relations campaigns to motivate students to graduate from secondary school and enroll in post-secondary educational programs.-Territory management 3 School Districts, 9 schools; maintained accurate selection and compliance records for the Department of Education with caseload of 280 students-Human.
Storm Lake, Iowa
Coordinated all issues surrounding college admissions. Managed a Territory of 80 schools in 3 states as well as international recruiting. Specifics included:-Territory management of Central Iowa, Missouri, and Pacific Rim -Top recruiter during both seasons while recruiting for BVU-Management; oversaw Dean's Fellowship Honors Program for Social Science.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Assisted with the management of the White House Internship Program durning the Fall semester of 1999.
Activities and Societies: Internship Summer2004 Dennison, IA. Senior Capstone project- Rural Downtown Redevelopment in NE and IA
Activities and Societies: First BVU Student to be a White House Intern Fall 99
NE Real Estate Licence
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Michael Rooks is listed as Executive Director of Gateway Development at Gateway Development Corp.
Michael Rooks is based in Papillion, Nebraska, United States while working with Gateway Development Corp.
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Michael Rooks holds Masters, Public Adminstration, Gpa 3.49 from University Of Nebraska At Omaha.
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