Michael Hanna
Belfast
Summary
I performed Director level duties at a high level for many years; I have also taken on many roles when required, as well as handling the daily running of a business.
I have performed many duties: from interviewing candidates to hire new staff, to basic duties such as customer service at a high level.
I have the full scope of skills needed for a high level development management, including managing and training staff.
I have built 2 businesses from scratch to a level of sales of £1,000,000+ per year.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
The Vault Espana
Edinburgh
2018.10 - 2022.03
Equal to previous directorships, but for a Spanish business, whilst living in Spain.
Director
Cozy Digital
Edinburgh
2012.06 - 2018.10
Equal to previous Directorship.
Director
Evolution Online
Edinburgh
2011.06 - 2012.06
Equal to the previous directorship.
Director
Moovin On Up
Edinburgh
2006.02 - 2011.06
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Directed day-to-day work of [Number] employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
Offsite SEO Manager
Bigmouthmedia
Edinburgh
2005.01 - 2006.02
Education
Masters with Distinction - Multimedia and SEO
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 2004.10 - 2007.06
Postgrad - Mathematics
St Martin's College
Lancaster 2002.09 - 2003.06
Bachelors of Engineering - Engineering, Electronics and Computing
University of Ulster Magee
Derry 1999.10 - 2002.06
Skills
- Customer Service
- Business administration
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
- High-value project management
- Financial management
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Daily operations
- Staff development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Research and Development
Affiliations
- I like to attend the gym regularly to keep my mind and body at a high functioning level.
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
Qualification Leverl
I am overqualified for most jobs, but I am humble and willing to prove my value.
Timeline
Director
The Vault Espana
2018.10 - 2022.03
Director
Cozy Digital
2012.06 - 2018.10
Director
Evolution Online
2011.06 - 2012.06
Director
Moovin On Up
2006.02 - 2011.06
Offsite SEO Manager
Bigmouthmedia
2005.01 - 2006.02
Masters with Distinction - Multimedia and SEO
Edinburgh Napier University
2004.10 - 2007.06
Postgrad - Mathematics
St Martin's College
2002.09 - 2003.06
Bachelors of Engineering - Engineering, Electronics and Computing
University of Ulster Magee
1999.10 - 2002.06