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Hi, I'mMichael Rock Balog

Project Manager, Entrepreneur, Builder of things; Web and World

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I'm a Project Manager with expertise in many different areas. I aim to make a difference through my Skills, Abilities, Interests, and Natural Talents.

  • Project / Case Management.
  • Construction Work
  • Tech Skills – Systems / Network Admin, Software / Web Development, Digital Signage and A.V. Systems, Machine Control Systems
  • Instinctive problem solver
  • Entrepreneur
  • A passion for helping peopl
Name : Michael Rock Balog
Address : Punta Gorda FL 33982
Email : mike@michaelrockbalog.com
Phone : 231-645-2748
Skype : mike.balog57
Interest : freelance, part-time, full-time, remote work

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Experience

Owner - Rocky's Pro Services, LLC

Feb 2000 - Present

Disaster Recovery, Home Remodeling, Handyman Services, Custom Furniture and Decorations made from recycled pallets.

  • Project Management subcontractor to Three Cord Builders LLC after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Permit management, materials purchasing, building scans using Matterport, site photos utilizing CompanyCam. Built project site using Monday.com.
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  • Subcontractor to Three Cord Builders, LLC helping with Hurricane Ian disaster recovery. Muck and gut, framing, plumbing, electric, drywall, tile, painting, etc.
  • Project & Case Manager for Hurricane Ida disaster recovery at Holy Family Catholic Church, Dulac LA.

    • PM - $500 grant from Bayou Community Foundation for construction materials and subcontracted labor.
    • Case Management for partnership with Mennonite Disaster Services who received over $2M in grants from Bayou Community Foundation to do repairs and build new homes.
    • Over 300 families helped, 22 new homes built.
  • Recycled pallet wood furniture and decorations, custom wood working. (Etsy shop)

Owner - Effective Systems, LLC

Apr 2000 - 2022

Project Management, Web Site development, Software Development, nopCommerce Plugins, eCommerce sites, Wordpress sites.

Owner - Jumperkits, LLC

May 2009 - 2022

Sales of niche product to automotive repair technicians and schools that teach automotive repair.

Retail Clerk - Ace Hardware - Punta Gorda FL

2020 - 2021

Retail Clerk, inventory cycle counting, window screen repairs, cut glass

General Maintenance - San Pedro Catholic Church

2019 - 2019

Maintenance – Painting, Power washing, Door window installation, Lawn maintenance

IT Project Manager / Business Analyst - Tervis

Mar 2014 - Sep 2017
  • Software / Web Projects
    • Re-platform of Tervis.com from eCommerce Server to Demandware (Salesforce  Commerce Cloud)
    • Re-platform of B2B.Tervis.com from EMUN to Demandware (Salesforce  Commerce Cloud)
    • Tervis.com “Customyzer” .Net software requirements, managed development team – bug fixes, new features and enhancements
  • Tervis Retail Stores Projects
    • Microsoft Retail Management System integration re-design from Navision to Oracle
    • “Build Your Own” tumbler project
    • Ongoing RMS and Oracle system support

Project Manager / IT Manager - Bluewater Technologies

Oct 1995-May 2013

“Cradle to Grave” management responsibilities including design, engineering, estimating, production supervision, delivery, installation, documentation, training and help desk services on various projects:

  • Digital Signage / A.V. Projects
  • Kiosk Projects
  • ERP Software Implementations
  • Website Development
  • Facility IT Support

Engineering Manager / IT Manager - United Technologies Automtive

1991-1995
  • Installation and maintenance of all production equipment
  • Chairperson - Environmental, health, safety and ergonomics
  • Information systems management

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Systems Ananlysis Oakland Community College

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Computer Science Major - Michigan State University