Michael Hock Email & Phone Number

United States

North Carolina, United States

At a Market Developer at Thrivent. So much of what I do is centered around helping our business make true differences for people on a local level. From recruiting and developing financial advisors to supporting and engaging the communities around us, I strive every day to lead by example and build meaningful connections.

I’m a financial advisor committed to helping individuals, families, and small business owners achieve their financial goals through holistic financial advice. Because when people have what they need financially, they’re able to focus on what matters most. By equipping clients with proven tools and resources, I help them build a financial strategy that can.

Cary, NC

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Drove the strategic growth of GE Point-of-Care Ultrasound sales in the Carolinas Region with a dual focus—simultaneously achieving and surpassing personal sales goals while spearheading the training and development of new sales representatives. Managed and expanded my own customer base with a results-driven approach. Orchestrated a comprehensive training.

Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

• Served as an Adjunct Faculty member during week-long, quarterly sales training for new hires.
• Lead sales training discussions with new hires.
• Provide coaching and feedback to new sales specialist during sales simulations and role plays.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Responsible for driving GE Point-of-Care ultrasound sales in the Carolinas Region through prospecting, product demonstrations, and sales negotiation. Developing relationships with key stake holders including: physicians, nursing staff, and administrators.* Awarded GE Healthcare Circle of Excellence Award (2016, 2017)

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Oversaw daily operations and marketing teams for a new wireless Internet Service Provider in Shelby, NC. Developed marketing strategies, managed operational processes including customer credit checks and order fulfillment, collaborated with supply chain partners, and served as a managerial escalation point for customer issue resolution.

Cary, NC

• Led marketing and public outreach for the Internet Services Division (Broadband.com) of the 4th fastest-growing U.S. private company. Presented marketing plans to C-level executives, conducted market research, and.
• Quarterbacked team effort to respond to a $25 million RFP and delivered a successful in person presentation in a difficult environment.
• Coordinated with third-party consultants in creating a series of tests designed to determine the profitability of a possible acquisition, ultimately saving the company between $1.5-$2.5 million.
• Led the end-to-end launch of Broadband.com website, collaborating with the executive team and web developers to define site requirements, create a project plan, and implemented testing for enhanced lead funnel.

Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Area

• Assisted in planning, preparing, and executing $750,000 worth of sponsorship promotions
• Supervised and directed 10 interns to ensure the game and entertainment worked as planned
• Mediated between upper management and performers to keep game full of excitement and flowing for more than 10,000 fans

• Drafted and helped revise press releases and announcements to advertise news and events
• Increased Salt Lake City’s bike program budget by 10 times through increasing community awareness
• Recruited local media and businesses to participate in the first annual Salt Lake Bike Summit attracting over 100 attendees despite a minimal budget

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

• Supervised, trained, and observed the faculty to help improve their teaching skills
• Worked with the School Director to enforce school policies and resolve teacher concerns
• Assisted new faculty in their transition to living and working in a foreign country (housing, banking, transportation, etc)

• Coordinated town meetings to allow the community to meet and learn about the candidate
• Assisted the Campaign Manager in planning and preparing our role in the state party convention
• Contacted state delegates to recruit support and resolve any concerns they might have in supporting the candidate

• Trained and evaluated new collectors in West Africa on the proper collection procedures increasing the number of African DNA samples by 170%
• Increased the number of program participants in the UK by 240% by exhibiting at trade shows in the UK to explain and sell new scientific concepts
• Facilitated company’s presence in Benin by meeting with government officials to alleviate their concerns and gain permission to work in their region/country

• Assisted Senators in researching and preparing presentations for their bills
• Met with lobbyists and media to facilitate their requests and set up meetings with Senators if necessary
• Responded to constituents’ emails and calls to either address their concerns or relay them to the Senators

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Recruited and trained new sales associates to ensure proper company representation
• Helped develop a pilot summer sales program to increase company productivity and sales
• Produced over $43,000 in sales revenue during 3 month summer sales program by approaching potential clients at home and by phone to introduce the company and its products

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Utah State Senate Internship (2008), Published in the Hinckley Journal of Politics (2009)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance