Michael Novak
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GLOBAL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE with record of success in international business development, strategic planning, R&D oversight, product management, team building, and relationship building.
Results-driven enterprise manager with proven ability to motivate and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and lead multi-national teams.
Successful in leveraging technology to streamline business operations and drive operational growth.
Broad global and multicultural experience and expert ability to cultivate business relationships. Tri-lingual.
Michael is a great....





ACME CORPORATION – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Director of Global Business (2008-2012)
Managed $199 million global business and provided leadership for manufacturing, R&D, product development, technical support, and marketing. Developed business plans, strategic selling programs, and marketing initiatives.

Led negotiations and closed long-term domestic and international contracts for major global accounts.
Guided the successful negotiation of commercial alliance agreements with key partners.
Developed customer-driven marketing strategies that grew sales 30% in a weak market.
Achieved an average annual growth rate of 16% (compared to industry average of 3%) and expanded market share from 32% to 47%.



Manager – International Business Development (2005-2008)
Directed the execution of international business development initiatives.

Managed $550 million project that drove Japanese sales volume and regional infrastructure growth.
Led negotiations with major international engineering contractors and multilateral government agencies.



Regional Manager – Distribution (2006-2008)
Managed regional planning and product distribution. Negotiated commercial supply and offtake agreements with national companies and multi-corporation consortiums for production facilities in six countries.

Supply Operations – Planner / Analyst (2004-2008)
As member of corporate supply and distribution team, held positions of increasing responsibility in supply and logistics analysis roles in the U.S., Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.




TULSA UNIVERSITY – Tulsa, Oklahoma
B.S. Business Administration (2004)


ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

Project Management
Negotiation Skills
Project and Trade Finance
Management Leadership
Quality Training
Leadership by Design