Michael Daniels, MBA

Experience

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  Doeren Mayhew

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Tax Intern

  Property tax, Estate Tax, and 1040 land.

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  Doeren Mayhew

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Tax Associate

  After my return from being an intern this was my first crack at the whip as a full-time tax staff accountant. I prepared individual, partnership, C-corp, and S-corp returns, as well as gained some phone time with clients following up on open items needed. It was a great experience in the trenches with partners and managers, all in a very well run practice of around 200 associates. This is what I was looking for coming out of college to gain some great experience and sharpen my business acumen. Show less

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  BDO USA

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Tax Associate

  As a full-time staff accountant in the tax office I spent a bulk of my time working with managers and partners on U.S. Partnership/Corporate tax matters and their corresponding owners returns. This included Trust returns as well. Taxes aren't nearly as boring as people may think.

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  GroupGolfer.com

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Director Of Business Development - Ohio

  This is where I forged my love for telling a meaningful story and developing business.I directed and oversaw course marketing strategies for a couple hundred great golf courses in the state of Ohio. It was really rewarding working directly with course owners, ownership groups, and municipal boards on strategies to drive new clients their way.It was a beautiful juxtaposition between a young team at a tech company driving new solutions to an old and great game.

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  Merrill Lynch

  Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Financial Advisor

  I spent a majority of my time alongside a passionate colleague of mine working on structured insurance products for a client-base of around $40-million in AUM. Put simply; I spent a lot of meaningful time with clients discussing tax protection/deferral, principal protection, and generational wealth transfer.Client meetings became my forte as I really excelled at client advocacy by developing meaningful relationships with my clients.

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  Edward Jones

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Financial Advisor

  I developed and managed a practice in Kailua Kona Hawaii of around $30-million in AUM, overseeing money matters for people of Hawaii, California, and Michigan. A lot of laughs, a lot of tears, and a lot of deep work with a client-base that ranged from former NFL professionals, to New York Times best selling authors, and even coffee farmers. Creative and rewarding work personified.

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  KIMASTLE Corporation

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Assistant Controller

  This was a great experience working within a managerial accounting function. Everyday I worked directly with the CEO, CFO, and Financial Controller in supporting key functions for an automotive company that does around $18-million gross per year. Having worked directly in Accounts Payable, Receivables, assisting in Bank Reconciliation(s) for Kimastle and affiliated companies - this was a great chance to hone skills I learned in my MSA Coursework. The highlight for me was teaming up with the Director of Purchasing to streamline the Purchasing & A/P function to roughly half the cost/time previous needed. I took a lot from my experience fortifying old accounting know-how, and was very pleased to have left the accounting/purchasing department at Kimastle better-off than it was when I arrived. Show less

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  American Fence and Supply Co., Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Director of Business Strategy

  Working directly with the President/CEO on shaping culture, promoting lean business processes, and developing effective messaging for an established name in Metro-Detroit since 1992.Having around 50 employees and roughly $7-million in annual sales it's my responsibility to see key areas of opportunity and attack. My methodology is one predicated on less is more; applying positive constraints across departments in the name of achieving more with less.

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  American Fence & Supply Co., Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  COO | Integrator

  •Execute the business plan, achieving or exceeding planned P&Lobjectives.•Lead, manage, and hold the leadership team accountable for achievingagreed-upon commitments.•Integrate all major operating functions of the business. Ensure everyone isrowing together in the same direction. Model the way; always working towardthe greater good of the business.•Resolve issues effectively—see real problems, being comfortable withconflict, calling out the problems, and solving the problems in a practical andhealthy manner. Ensuring the leadership team is healthy, functional, andcohesive.•Ensure that everyone is truly following, and adhering to, the company’s coreprocesses and operating system with consistency. Demonstrate effectiveproject management skills.•Demonstrates a relentless obsession with values alignment, focus,simplicity, and clarity.•Effectively collaborate with the Visionary (CEO) and stay on the same page.Maintains a high level of mutual respect with the Visionary. Realize the uniquecontributions and ideas that the Visionary has, and possess an ability to filterand translate those ideas into functional plans for the company.•Confirm that all key messages are properly and consistently cascaded acrossthe organization. •Ensure that everyone is in the know. •Verify that a high level of effective communication exists throughout the organization. Show less

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  Return On Investments, LLC

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  COO | Integrator

  Wholesaling distressed Metro-Detroit properties.

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  Aloha Aina Investments

  Apr 2018 - now

  Principal Owner and CEO

  Distressed Property Acquisition and Disposition/Seller-FinancingReal Estate ResearchTransaction CoordinationProperty Diligence

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  Pacific Energy Maui

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2023

  Driving up renewable energy impact on the Island of Maui. Increasing the advent of renewable energy in the Hawaiian Islands one relationship at a time.

  • Director of Business Development

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2021
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  Maui Luxury Solar

  Sept 2021 - now

  Principal Owner and CEO

  Setting the standard for renewable energy design, performance, and installation on Maui's most beautiful homes.

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  Powur, PBC

  Jun 2023 - now

  Renewable Energy Developer (Tier 3)
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  Go Local Powur

  Sept 2023 - now

  Renewable Energy Consultant