Michael Curnes
Kansas City,MO
Summary
As a seasoned professional in technology and business development, I deeply value the process of learning and broadening my horizons. My approach to every project and interaction is characterized by a blend of passion, perseverance, creative problem-solving, and a genuine enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with diverse individuals. Over the years, I've had the privilege of connecting with community members ranging from students in higher education to executives and small business owners, each experience enriching my perspective and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor and Subject Matter Expert
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
10.2019 - Current
- Provide guidance and expertise via public forums and Executive MBA panels, supporting education for students and seasoned startup founders.
- Offer hands-on advice to mentees across various subjects including product development and branding strategy to achieve objectives in product development and customer engagement.
- Met with assigned students individually or in small groups to provide intentional, structured organizational support and mentorship.
Venture Associate
Missouri Technology Company
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated financial statements to analyze and report the status of operations and projects for 70 companies, increasing insight into their business strategy, product roadmap execution, and economic impact
- Created and executed surveys and outreach campaigns with the help of analytical tools to produce content that received responses from 75% of the companies targeted
- Attended board meetings for over 40 companies, generating qualitative and quantitative reports to track growth and product milestone achievement
- Managed the judging process for 12 potential investments to ensure confident decision-making
- Handled day-to-day tasks to assist executives of prospective opportunities navigating due diligence before receiving clearance to receive investment funds.
EScholars Entrepreneur
University of Missouri-Kansas City
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Selected as one of 50 ventures to participate in the EScholars program, a community entrepreneurial program with the mission statement of fostering innovation in the metropolitan area through select ventures
- Interviewed industry experts in government technology and users to form actionable assertions to create solutions that improve existing software's usability.
Chief Growth Officer
Subi LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Quickly adjusted company marketing of our product, securing a top-three placement in a state-wide competition judging the social impact of early-stage startups based in Missouri
- Identified and defined product requirements to create a backlog that was able to optimize development team efforts to further expand on customer experience improvements
- Enhanced communication with key stakeholders, facilitating agreements for funding and support from marketing partners
- Produced a product development roadmap that aligned with the company's product vision and strategic objectives.
Venture Associate Consultant
Missouri Technology Company
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Investigated and addressed noncompliance issues, ensuring adherence to standards
- Analyzed financial records to predict future portfolio company performance, aiding in investment strategy and resource allocation
- Given a turnaround time of three weeks, was able to review the products, target markets, and business plans for over 30 companies that had applied for investment in under two weeks.
Digital Government Specialist
OpenCities (now a Granicus Company)
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Secured a $180,000 contract by pursuing a creative strategy to highlight the ability of our Content Management System to provide better customer service over competing vendors
- Delivered product presentations and demonstrations to municipal leaders, advocating why Digital Transformation was a crucial step forward in innovating public sector services
- Conducted market and competitor research to identify industry trends and user needs by performing customer interviews with staff in over 800 municipalities
- Onboarded new customers through in-person training sessions while collecting feedback to report to the development and sales team to maintain alignment and on-time completion of deliverables.
Education
B.S in Political Science -
University of Kansas
06.2020
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer Certificate -
University of Kansas
12.2017
Skills
- Product Management Knowledge
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Collaborative
- Customer Support Experience
- Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
- Proactivity and Eagerness to Learn
- Proficient in MS, CRM, and Project Management Software
- Market Research Experience
- Competitor Research Experience
- Competitor Analysis
- Market Research Analysis
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Market Trends Analysis
- Project Management
- Written Communication
- Proposal Development
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Brand Management
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relationship Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Market Research
- Product Development
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
References
References are available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Venture Associate
Missouri Technology Company
03.2021 - 09.2021
Venture Associate Consultant
Missouri Technology Company
01.2021 - 03.2021
Chief Growth Officer
Subi LLC
11.2020 - 05.2021
EScholars Entrepreneur
University of Missouri-Kansas City
10.2020 - 07.2021
Mentor and Subject Matter Expert
University of Missouri-Kansas City
10.2019 - Current
Digital Government Specialist
OpenCities (now a Granicus Company)
01.2019 - 10.2019
B.S in Political Science -
University of Kansas
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer Certificate -
University of Kansas
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