Mike Furnari

Experience

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  State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

  Mar 2003 - Nov 2004

  Firefighter

  Respondent to wild land and structural fires, vehicle accidents and medical emergenciesAdapted quickly while communicating clearly with victims, bystanders and co-workers to take control of hazardous situations.

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  Level Devco

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2010

  General Building Contractor

  • Licensed California general building contractor # 952072• Hands-on experience planning, executing and completing residential remodels • Thorough understanding of construction process from foundation to finish work• Compliance with local AHJ and coastal commission building laws and regulations • Blueprint reading and construction energy management• Draft and negotiate construction contracts with clients• Rental property management Show less

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  Target

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  Facilities Manager

  • Responsible for the cost-effective management and maintenance of facilities assets in a $54MM/year retail store• Phase project schedules with logistics for a distraction-free guest shopping experience • Supervise vendors in seasonal merchandise transitions and product display assembly• Coordinate weekly meetings and collaborate with the store team on upcoming product sets• Manage local vendors and field technicians through work order processing • Engage in personal and team leadership training with district level management Show less

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  Interval International

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  Sales Manager

  Market and sell vacation ownership segments at the Carmel Highlands Inn, the highest volume resort in the Hyatt Residence Club, to prospective buyers. Consistently ranked top producer nationally, and led department to reach all time highest site metrics. - Increased lead generation 171% - Increased promotion package sales 124% - California Licensed Real Estate Agent #01933605

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  HyreCar

  May 2016 - Feb 2023

  Oversee HyreCar’s sales operations. Participated in Seed, Series A, and Bridge fundraising rounds; primary point of contact with fleet operators, TNC companies, and other strategic relationships. Direct sales and marketing strategy in the early growth stage of the company. Interface with data systems engineers to build CRM systems and sales software. On boarded and trained a 46 person sales team. Segmented the user funnel, scripted inbound and outbound call and sms campaigns, and accelerated customer conversions. MoM revenue grew from $66k in April 2016 to $1.2M in October 2017.

  • Chief Business Development Officer

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2023

  • Director of Sales

    May 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Progress Partners

  Nov 2021 - now

  Executive In Residence

  Progress Partners is a Boston and New York-based M&A investment bank that works with emerging technology companies. Since 2002, we have aimed to work with exceptional entrepreneurial teams on solutions for growth. Our firm serves buyers and sellers of high growth companies to complete M&A transactions, raise debt or equity capital, as well as, develop and implement strategic growth plans.

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  Transcend Logistics

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer

  Transcend Logistics LLC is a nationwide fulfillment network with a bespoke solution for businesses big and small. Utilizing a microservices architecture of the best technology products in warehousing, transportation and fulfillment, we've created a truly flexible and tailored solution for businesses looking to provide a seamless experience to their customers. With over 8 million square feet of warehousing and fulfillment space strategically located throughout the United States, Transcend's fulfillment network allows control of inventories at cost effective rates. Show less

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  Hawke AI

  Jun 2024 - now

  President

  As President of Hawke AI, I lead our mission to transform digital marketing using advanced artificial intelligence. We empower brands with AI tools that optimize advertising, increase traffic, and boost revenue. Our cutting-edge solutions enable smarter, data-driven decisions, enhancing campaign performance and driving marketing efficiency. Hawke AI is a groundbreaking technology that is revolutionizing the agency model.