Founder
9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life
Minneapolis, MN
From Hot Dogs to eleven residential properties
Established a 501 (c)(3) 100% non profit organization providing second - chance housing to people with a criminal background.
Mike Davis
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Over twenty-five years of experience in the criminal justice sector, social services, and entrepreneurship. A Marine veteran with a Master's degree and a published author.
Testimonials
"You have one of the most reasonable Probation Officers I have ever seen. Most Officers try to get me to give the offender the most time possible. He understands the difficulties that you face. I rely heavily on the Probation Officer's testimony. I was very impressed with the testimony your Probation Officer gave." Judge Shadrick
"Mike Davis, a man who has dedicated 9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life to helping others." Mansfield Frazier, Journalist
Work History
Probation Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
Virginia Beach, VA
Supervised case load of over 200 offenders
Case Manager
Catholic Charites, Mary Hall
Saint Paul, MN
Developed case plans and monitored progress for adults residing in a two housing program
Program Manager
Salvation Army, Harbour Lights
Minneapolis, MN
Oversaw 125 bed homeless unit for men
Reentry Counselor
Loring Nicollet Bethlehem
Minneapolis, MN
Provided employment and housing placement for adult men & women transitioning from incarceration to the community
Facilitated monthly presentation at three Minnesota State Prison on
How to prepare for employment on the outside while inside
Supervisor
Reentry West
Saint Paul, MN
Supervised 32 adult men in a community halfway house
Entrepreneurial Ventures
A Bite of Uptown
Minneapolis & Saint Paul, MN
Established a small pizza by the slice pizzeria
Creator
Dawgs for a Cause
Minneapolis, MN
Operated a food concession at festivals & events
Creator
Bad Bob's
Minneapolis, MN
Developed a line of hot sauces, BBQ sauces and seasonings
Creator
Big House Root Beer
Minneapolis, MN
Developed a premiere root beer soda
Author & Media
9 to 5 Beats Ten to LIfe
Minneapolis, MN
Author, 9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life: How to prepare for employment on the outside while inside
Author, 99 Surefire Ways to Stay Unemployed
Media
DVD's
Tough Questions & Straight Answers, How to explain your criminal record to an employer
Out for Good! What it takes to stay out of prison
9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life, based on the book
*Items are used in prison educational classes
College Tennis Coach
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
Mens tennis coach, two years
Tennis Coach
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Women's Tennis Coach, one year
Club Tennis Pro
Northwest Raquet and Swim Clubs
St. Louis Park, MN
Provided individual, group and team tennis instructions
Author, Teamwork, doubles stagey
Certificate, United States Tennis Professional Association
Education
Master of Arts - Independent Studies
St. Mary University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Social Services
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MNTimeline
Founder
9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life
Probation Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
Case Manager
Catholic Charites, Mary Hall
Program Manager
Salvation Army, Harbour Lights
Reentry Counselor
Loring Nicollet Bethlehem
Supervisor
Reentry West
Entrepreneurial Ventures
A Bite of Uptown
Creator
Dawgs for a Cause
Creator
Bad Bob's
Creator
Big House Root Beer
Author & Media
9 to 5 Beats Ten to LIfe
College Tennis Coach
Normandale Community College
Tennis Coach
Hamline University
Club Tennis Pro
Northwest Raquet and Swim Clubs
Master of Arts - Independent Studies
St. Mary University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Services
Metropolitan State University