Work History Entrepreneur Michael Winston Andrews Contact Address Las Vegas , NV , 89179 Phone (912) 227-6533 E-mail MichaelAndrews912@gmail. com Creative business owner with exceptional background spent in various fields of of study. Proven leader to help facilitate positive change in demanding working environments. Owner TomoCheefin Hemp , Savannah , GA Awarded an independent loan to create Savannah, Ga's first premium hemp company. Developed a marketing strategy and cost breakdown presentation for potential investors that earned funding in the first round. Delivered investors with repayment within 6 months of initial funding securing a second round of funding. Utilized multiple avenues of marketing for creating a successful product launch, teaming with local companies looking to increase their foot traffic. Created local events with Georgia based Hemp growers to educate on the benefits of hemp and cannabis for treating various ailments. 2020-03 - Current Owner Constant Expansion Jiu Jitsu & MMA , Savannah , GA Was able to achieve a 16 year long dream of creating Savannah's first NOGI focused Jiu Jitsu gym. Created a space that was friendly for all people or race and gender to be able to come learn self defense in a fun and inviting space. Using my illustration and SEO knowledge created a marketing strategy that within 3 months became the number one Google search result locally for Jiu Jitsu. Changed lives by providing students with a positive atmosphere that promotes positivity and learning while also helping people get into better shape physically. Designed multiple programs for various age groups from kids to adults and seniors for grappling and self defense. 2016-01 - Current General Manager 2013-07 - Current Babes Smokehouse , Savannah , GA Helped facilitate the opening of the restaurant from the ground up. Created food costing and price points for menu and procedures for opening and closing FOH and BOH. Designed a website, illustrated images for the use in the business for marketing and merchandise. Worked with the team to formulate the BBQ sauce as well as develop marketing strategies to penetrate the condiment market locally in Georgia. Through marketing, costing and procedures implemented under my management took the business to be profitable within a year of launch. Freelance Artist Constant Expansion Concepts , Savannah , GA Implemented various strategies to help launch multiple local companies for sucess. Utilizing various SEO marketing strategies to help create professional websites using drop shipping and print on demand to help companies create merchandise with almost no cost or overhead. Used multiple facets of guerilla marketing to create ad campaigns and call to actions campaigns to create buzz online through social media for international merchandise giveaways. Commissioned by multiple local businesses to create art for offices and bars as well commissioned posters for local touring bands. 2012-12 - Current Mixologist Ghost Coast Distillery , Savannah , GA Provide customers with quality locally sourced cocktails and a friendly experience to keep them coming back. Responsible for following opening and closing procedures at the bar to maintain the highest quality of cleanliness and organization. Calculating liquor orders from the distillery based on upcoming events. Ordering and stocking of the liquor for incoming bar crews. Worked as a team to come up with the creation of 2018-06 - 2020-04 Education Certifications Brazilian Jiu Jitsu References new cocktail menus and new event ideas that could increase customer satisfaction and profits. AM Manager Pacci/Kimpton Hotels , Savannah , GA Worked with BOH and FOH to implement Kimpton operational procedures. Was able to take over the Coffee and Barista program helping reduce payroll by taking control of the program. Responsible for coffee training of all employees in all procedures and standards set by Caffe Vita. Improved morning sales by offering different breakfast and brunch specials to entice customers. Responsible for weekly calculations of IRD (In Room Dining) costs to the restaurant from the hotel and costing out what was owed to us from the hotel side. 2014-01 - 2017-12 Bachelor of Arts : Communications Gainesville State University - Athens, GA 2008-05 - 2012-06 Savannah BAR Card/Alcohol Awareness Training 2019-01 ServSafe Certification 2019-01 Google Analytics Certification 2020-07 16 year veteran of Jiu Jitsu who's won many competitions from Georgia to California and taught thousands of group classes and private lessons. Ruth White - Mruthwhite1@gmail.com - 510 316 8120 - General Manager Pacci/Kimpton Hotels Stephen Tompkins - Tompkins.Stephen@gmail.com - 917 293 7688 - Client Partner Jellyfish Dave Mewborn - Dave@SavannahRiverKeeper.org - 706 224 9773 - Outreach Coordinator Pila Sunderland - Pila@StarlandYard.com - 912 677 0548 - Partner at Starland Yard/Alleycat Lounge