Michael Kojetin

About Michael Kojetin

You don’t build a business, you build people, and then people build the business.” – Zig ZiglarMy focus has always been growth, strategy, and people. I combine these to empower my teams to exceed ambitious goals. With a collaborative leadership style, I have had proven success in building and developing teams, driving a positive culture, getting buy-in, and taking a vision and developing it into an executable strategy.I have a unique background that combines technology, business, and economics, with a MA in Economics, an MBA in Analytics and Supply Chain, and a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics. My experience spans 15+ years of proven success in Operations Management, Business Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Financial Management, Talent Development, and Sales & Marketing. I have held several executive positions, as well as provide subject matter expertise as an Instructor at Midlands Technical College, Southern New Hampshire University and a Consultant to various organizations, including the Department of Defense, investment banks, small private firms, and hedge funds.In my previous roles, I’ve had the opportunity to successfully scale teams, provide deep business analysis, and develop impactful strategies that have resulted in organizational effectiveness and rapid revenue growth. I am well known by my colleagues as the “go-to,” with the strong ability to solve complex problems and drive innovative strategies through never accepting the status quo.My areas of expertise include:• Team Leadership • Operations Management• Strategic Planning & Execution• Change Management• Business Analysis• Talent Development• Financial Management Economic Forecasting• Economic ForecastingLet’s connect! I always welcome new business connections, so please feel free to send me a request here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Economics Instructor

   Midlands Technical College

   Dec 2021 — Present · Columbia, SC, US

   Designed and delivered engaging lectures on microeconomics and macroeconomics, utilizing various teaching technologies.• Received positive feedback from students and supervisors for high-quality teaching and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Education

• Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management

• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science

• George Mason University

  Master of Arts - MA, Economics

• Gonzaga University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (pursuing), Leadership

Skills

• Profit
• Dealers
• Finance
• Negotiation
• Vehicles
• Sales Process
• Public Speaking
• Automotive Aftermarket
• Inventory Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Account Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Dealer Management
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Automotive
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Retail
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Warranty
• Pricing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Automobile
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Purchasing
• P&L