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My name is Mike Penfield.
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I am a pragmatic and steady contributor. The trusted right hand man, the indispensable chief assistant, support system and problem solver to department heads and CEOs.
I embody the culture, initiatives and goals of the organization, the brand, and its leaders. I work with project managers and marketers to provide clarity, alignment and insight. I am an adaptive resource.
On this site you’ll find a bit about my life, some projects I’ve worked on, and my background.
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I am an empathetic diplomat and problem solver. I have an ability to hear both sides, listen for underlying and unspoken deeper needs, translate them for the parties, and offer insights and opportunities for moving forward.
I am a steadfast communicator. I know how to craft and convey message tone in alignment with the needed theme.
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Family Man
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Dog Guy
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Outdoor Adventurer
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Here’s how I describe myself:
- Life-long learner. Educated in business, graduated in Marketing, degreed with a masters in International Commerce, with extensive business knowledge that comes from experience, great mentors, and lots of independent study
- Help bring marketing to life where it has long been absent, silent, ineffective, misused, or abused
- Help control the chaos, an implementor, a doer
- Fun team collaborator
- Willing to take on projects both large and small
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Some Interesting Projects I’ve worked on:
- At Placer Land Trust, I’ve helped to revitalize a brand.
- With FitBody Fusion, I worked with world class athletes & business pros, and it was awesome.
- I co-developed MI-STEP, an incredible exercise platform, and here’s how it evolved…
- Developing a new communications model can be challenging. Here’s how I succeeded.
- Different cultures coming together creates excitement. At least it did for me! Here’s an ambitious international project that continued for years.
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Education
- Master of Science – International Commerce & European Studies
- Bachelor of Science – Business Administration and Marketing
Work Experience
I’m an active and evolving business professional with many years of experience. I’ve held management and individual contributor roles in law, telecommunications, and healthcare.
A few examples:
- Heroik Media
- Focus Healthcare of Sacramento
- Strategic Tax Solutions
- Consultant
- Qwest Communications (Now CenturyLink): Marketing Professional
- Carroll, Burdick, & McDonough, LLP: Practice Manager; Estate and Trust, Transactional Law
- Tons more, I’ve been on the planet long enough to know the ropes, discern fact from fiction, and get things done
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Want To Know More?
Great!
- Download a copy of my resume HERE
- Download a copy of my bio HERE
- Review my international experience HERE
- Have you taken the Gallup Strenghts Finder Assessment? I did – Here are my Top 5
Here’s what I’m interested in…
- Getting to know you, about your organization, and how we can work together
- Full time employment, contract to hire
- Setting up a meeting
CONTACT ME
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