Michael Wuest

Current

• Director of Marketing at Chartwells Dining Services

Past

• Marketing Intern at Missouri University of Science and Technology(Formerly UMR)
• Business Manager at Missouri S&T Formula SAE Racing Team
• General Manager/New Store Development at Papa Johns

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Education

• University of Missouri-Rolla
• University of Missouri-Rolla

Recommended

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Connections

49 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• Missouri S&T

Michael Wuest’s Summary

Recent MBA Graduate with emphasis in Marketing. Experience in higher education including brand identity and marketing research. Strong ties to small businesses and restaurants.

I am currently looking for a full-time position working in brand management or marketing. I can be contacted via email: mdw89b@mst.edu or michael.wuest@mst.edu

Michael Wuest’s Specialties:

Brand Management, Marketing, Market Research, Small Business, International Business, Brand Identity, Product Development, Franchising, Competitive and Industry Analysis

Michael Wuest’s Experience

• Director of Marketing

  Chartwells Dining Services

  (Food & Beverages industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

• Marketing Intern

  Missouri University of Science and Technology(Formerly UMR)

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)

  • Working as a liaison with the Center for Pre-College Programs by conducting focus group research on the brand image of the university
  • Developing recommendation for policy development in future marketing endeavors for the university
  • Conducting content analysis research for university web and print materials as they pertain to student recruitment, alumni relations and campaign fundraising
  • Developing a media contact list in national and key local markets for the university

• Business Manager

  Missouri S&T Formula SAE Racing Team

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  January 2005 — May 2008 (3 years 5 months)

  Elected Business Manager – 2005-2006 racing season.
  Raised over $60,000 in donations, in-kind gifts, and sponsorships.
  Responsible for establishing the budget, financial and performance reports, marketing plan, presentations, publications and team member recruiting and development.

• General Manager/New Store Development

  Papa Johns

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Restaurants industry)

  June 2001 — January 2008 (6 years 8 months)

  Manager / New Store Development June 2001 – Jan 2008
  • Opened and developed four Papa John’s Restaurants in South Central Missouri
  • Managed multiple stores with average yearly sales of $700,000 per store
  • Developed promotional marketing and business growth strategies
  • Responsible for team member growth in all aspects of business operations

Michael Wuest’s Education

• University of Missouri-Rolla

  MBA , Marketing and Project Management , 2007 — 2008

  Startup Cereal Company Simulation
  Planned and outlined positions for development of company
  Developed and established corporate legal and ethical policies for startup company
  Developed pricing and costing strategies in line with company corporate and business strategies
  Competed in live SAP simulation following extensive planning and development of the company
  
  Wallis Companies Project – Team Leader
  Provided solution to Mobil On the Run to improve food service offerings in order to better meet customer needs
  Project required research, competitive analysis, and good problem solving, communication, and teambuilding skills
  Chosen as finalist to implement strategic business plan into stores
  
  Advisory Board Committee Meeting – Project Manager
  Coordinated various activities for board members working as a liaison for the Business and Information Technology Department
  Project required marketing, organization, communication, creativity, time management and team building skills

  Activities and Societies:

  Graduated summa cum laude
  GPA: 4.0/4.0

• University of Missouri-Rolla

  BS , Business and Management Systems , 2003 — 2007

  Business Manager for the 2005-2006 Racing Season

  Activities and Societies:

  Graduated cum laude
  GPA: 3.28/4.0
  Formula SAE Racing Team

Additional Information

Michael Wuest’s Websites:

• Missouri S&T

Michael Wuest’s Groups:

•    Missouri University of Science & Technology Alumni
•    LinkedWorking St. Louis
•    Missouri S&T MBA Association

Michael Wuest’s Contact Settings

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• new ventures
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• business deals
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