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Michael Marian

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

I've spent the past 13 years learning the AV industry's service side, and have found both success and satisfaction in cross-team workflow optimization and operational efficiencies. With a proven track record in leading teams through effective direction and visibility, I take pride in ensuring collaboration and inclusivity. Dedicated to constant learning, I come to the office highly motivated and egaer to help make working a better experience for everyone. Both a music nerd and lover of the outdoors with a good book in tow.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Contracts Manager

FORTÉ
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
06.2022 - Current
  • Led a team of five service contract administrators to execute comprehensive contract reviews and renewals across 38 branches.
  • Assisted branch operations leaders in analyzing service financials, including COGS, deferred revenue, P&L, and custom accounts receivable functions.
  • Help project managers with service transition and service processing to move from substantial completion to handoff.
  • Conducted regular sessions with buyers and manufacturers to remain informed on service offerings and procurement dependencies.
  • Collaborated with sales representatives and engineers to design enterprise service offerings for a diverse set of customers; including speaking at our national sales meetings and tech academy.
  • Partnered with IT and applications teams to storyboard service workflows and enhance overall user experience.

Service Contract Administrator

FORTÉ
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
03.2013 - 06.2022
  • Developed a service contract renewal process, enhancing operational efficiency for the company.
  • Increased service business renewal rate from 40% to over 60%.
  • Collaborated with Service Contract Administrator in centralized help desk to manage UC manufacture sub coverage renewals.
  • Expanded service portfolios to improve overall service offerings.

Education

Psychology

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2012

Skills

  • Service level agreements
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Financial analysis
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement

Certification

  • Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certified
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certified

Timeline

Service Contracts Manager

FORTÉ
06.2022 - Current

Service Contract Administrator

FORTÉ
03.2013 - 06.2022

Psychology

University of North Dakota