Mike Major

Experience

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  Major Investments, LLC

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2021

  Founder/President

  As the Owner and President of Major Investments, LLC, I was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company. I took pride in ensuring that companies we supported, like Blue River Casino Massage, operated with consistency, professionalism, and high morale at all times. I feel that our clients always noticed the "Major Investments" difference.Major Investments launched and managed operations in:Charles Town, WV; Altoona, IA; Grantville, PA; Columbus, OH; Toledo, OH; Milwaukee, WI; Kansas City, KS; Ocala, FL Show less

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  Major Assists Consulting

  Jan 2015 - now

  Founder and Principle Consultant

  Expert in Startup Consultation and Business Growth, offering a comprehensive suite of services including project management, strategic planning, and financial modeling. Skilled at formulating intricate budgets, composing compelling proposals, and conducting detailed technical analysis for whitepaper creation and valuable content/data generation. Demonstrates strong expertise in ensuring strict adherence to reporting and compliance protocols. Highly capable in orchestrating and executing fundraising initiatives from inception to successful completion.Key partners and key roles: Mid-level tech company (served as Interim Vice President of Development), St. Louis County, St. Louis County NAACP (served as Director of Communications), nonprofit organizations, law offices/attorneys, tech companies, technical companies in need of content development services, and small to medium-sized businesses. Show less

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  Texas Card House

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  General Manager - New Expansion

  GM - Texas Card House

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  Bitwise Industries

  Apr 2021 - May 2023

  In my role at Bitwise Industries and Bitwise Impact, a separate 501(c)(3) organization (now Tech Uplift), I was dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by developing programs that enhanced upward mobility for underserved communities. My primary responsibilities involved spearheading key development initiatives and projects that bolstered Bitwise Impact's Programs and similar efforts. Working collaboratively with a focused team, I strategized and executed comprehensive fundraising approaches. This included securing large-scale funding through grants, corporate and foundational support, government resources, and organizing events. In addition to these duties, I supported the Development Team with the preparation and submission of grants and proposals, all in alignment with the ethos: "No one belongs here more than you." Show less

  • Bitwise Impact (now TechUpLift) & Bitwise Industries - Program & Financial Management Officer

    Dec 2021 - May 2023

  • Development Manager - Philanthropy - Bitwise Industries & Bitwise Impact

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Smoothstack

  Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

  Vice President of Economic Development

  I left Smoothstack on good terms—mass layoffs in the tech sector made it difficult for the company to take on new contracts, which changed priorities, making the work I was doing superfluous for the foreseeable future.At Smoothstack, I developed a comprehensive strategy incorporating funding from corporate partners, government grants and programs, and foundational opportunities.Relationship Development and sales were essential to my work, as I established and maintained strong client and partner connections.I managed a specialized team which oversaw Government and Philanthropic Fundraising, worked in concert with External Affairs and Apprenticeships, and ensured compliance in each area. Show less