
Hello, I'm
Mike Rama
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and I'm bananas about making people smile and bringing
ideas to life.
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About Mike
I'm an experienced generalist of several trades, eager to make the best of my time by helping people achieve their dreams and aspirations, and in turn, make our local communities & our planet a great place to live.
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My "4 Ps" Philosophy
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Embrace People - collaboration is a powerful force and so is laughter.
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Welcome Problems - they are great starting points for conversation, solutions, and discovery.
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Fight for the Planet - she’s a beauty and deserves better.
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Search for Possibilities - ingenuity is the road to progress.
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Education
2016 - 2017
The University of Vermont, Grossman School of Business, Class of 2017, Burlington, VT
Masters of Business Administration in Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2009 - 2012
Springfield College
Class of 2012, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
2008 - 2009
University of Albany
Class of 2012, Albany, NY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Experience
Industries I've Worked In
Affordable Housing Services
Conservation & Animal Welfare
Youth Corps
Cattle & Farming
Hospitality & Conferences
Special Events & Weddings
YMCA
Organizational Development
Wealth Management
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C-Suite Business Management
Nonprofit Organizational Management
Business Strategy & Startup Design
Special Event Coordination
Financial Management
Brand and Communications
Fundraising/Sales
Operational Logistics
Program Management
Organizational Culture Development
Workshop Design & Facilitation
Past Roles & Responsibilities
Skills & Expertise
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Active practicioner of transformational leadership
Captivating public speaker
Kick-ass culture builder
Natural relationship builder
Organized logistics guru
Whole-systems business strategist
All-inclusive community organizer
Insightful researcher and analyst
Detailed & inspiring grant writer
Branding specialist
Enthusiast of climate-positive innovations
Truthseeker who views feedback as a gift
Fun loving spirit
Technical Skills Include
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JMP Pro, SimaPro LCA, Wordpress, ModX, NeonCRM, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Hubspot (HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified), FileMaker Pro, MailChimp, Canva, Lucid Charts, Salesforce, Prezi, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Social Media