Michael Mike Sciandra

About Michael Mike Sciandra

As a disordered gambler in recovery, I am very passionate about sharing my story of addiction with others. My hope is to educate others, especially young adults and teens, about the consequences of problem gambling. I also want to share my gifts of marketing and relationship building to raise funds and awareness for problem gambling recovery services. In order to help problem gamblers even further, I have completed coursework for disordered gambling counseling certification and peer support.The majority of my previous professional experience has occurred in retail and sales leadership, from operations, sales and property management to special events coordination/field marketing management to management consultation. In each of these positions, I have met or exceeded sales goals while developing others into productive associates and leaders. These successes have been achieved through implementing marketing strategy, developing meaningful working relationships with associates, networking within the community, and personal development through education and additional responsibility.I intend to passionately use all of my personal and professional experiences to give back in a manner similar to the way I have been blessed. My hope is to provide education, support, inspiration and hope in the problem gambling prevention and treatment communities.CliftonStrengths Top Strengths: Individualization, Relator, Achiever, Focus, Competition

Experience

1. Education and Outreach Coordinator

   Choices Treatment Center

   Nov 2021 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US

   Presentation of information regarding problem gambling/gambling addiction to schools, businesses, faith groups, and non-profit organizations• Developing relationships with business and community leaders to enhance conversations regarding problem gambling education and treatment• Media relations to share organizational mission along with news and activities supporting problem gambling education and treatment• Promotion of fundraising activities to assist problem gambling treatment• Development and management of online and social media presence• Peer support activities in individual and group settings

Education

• Doane University

  Masters of Arts, Management with emphasis in Leadership

  2011 — 2015

• Bellevue University

  Certificate, Disordered Gambling Counselor Specialty

• Southeast Community College

  Associate of Applied Science, Marketing Management

  1996 — 1999

• Southeast Community College

  Certificate, Peer Support Specialist

• Bellevue University

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Coaching
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Interviews
• Management
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Sales Process
• Retail
• Recruiting
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Store Management
• Customer Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Direct Sales
• Sales Management
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Business Development
• Networking
• Strategy
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Wireless
• Public Speaking
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Social Media
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service