Michael Damara

About Michael Damara

SUMMARY: Driven executive with the ability to capitalize on operational and financial skills; human resource and training talents; strategic thinking and managerial abilities to produce results in both profit and not for profit environments.Specialties: Team Building * Leadership Development * Mergers and Acquisitions * Communications Strategy * Managing for Results * Leadership Training * P&L * Creative Solutions * Financial Management * Cultural Change * Diversity and Inclusion * Strategic Planning

Experience

1. Multi Unit Owner Operator

   Massage Envy

   Aug 2008 — Present

   Multi Unit Owner/Operator of Massage Envy Spa Clinics in Cranston, RI and East Greenwich RI, Lincoln, RI and Wayland Sq/Providence. The brand over 1150 locations in 49 states. Clinic offers therapeutic massage and facial services and memberships. Currently employ 150 therapists, estheticians, sales staff and management at 4 RI locations.

Education

• Utica University

  BS, Business Administration (Personnel)

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Career Development
• Hiring
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Income Statement
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Time Management
• Budgets
• Team Leadership
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Management
• Team Building
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Employee Engagement
• Onboarding
• Coaching
• Healthcare
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Organizational Development
• Customer Service
• Policy
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Succession Planning