Nicholas Mirisis

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry

September 2008 – November 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Manage a cross functional team (5 members) with responsibilities for higher education & private market strategies, IT market strategies, online community, web marketing and tele-marketing/demand generation. Direct report to the President & Co-Founder.

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry

September 2007 – August 2008 (1 year)

Develop market strategies, positioning, messaging, brand awareness, and tactical sales/marketing campaigns for critically important and growing IT solutions segment.

Manage a cross functional team (3 members) with responsibilities for higher education & private market strategies, online community and web marketing. Direct report to the President & Co-Founder.

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry

October 2005 – August 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Launch upsell lead generation & client success referral marketing programs, execution of two strategic alliances (Datatel & Schedule Star), and project management of http://www.schooldude.com and online community website re-designs.

Manage a cross functional team (3 members) with responsibilities for partnerships, online community and web marketing. Direct report to the President & Co-Founder.

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

September 2003 – October 2005 (2 years 2 months)

Managed business development, public affairs, and executive engagement/events at statewide technology trade association.

Managed six executive events, which accounted for more than half the $1 million operating budget and attracted world renowned speakers, including:

• General Henry Hugh Shelton, 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (retired)
• His Excellency Karim Kawar, The Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States of America
• John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Michael C. Ruettgers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EMC Corporation
• Dr. Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, Inc.
• Bill Johnson, President & COO of Progress Energy, Inc.
• Bill Owens, Vice Chairman & CEO of Nortel, Inc.
• Dan Warmenhoven, CEO of Network Appliance
• Jim Goodmon, CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
• Jim Hunt, Former four-term Governor of North Carolina
• Jim Hodges, Former Governor of South Carolina
• Col. Jack H. Jacobs (retired)

May 2002 – September 2003 (1 year 5 months)

Advanced issues important to the Congressman through regular communications with 8 daily and 20 weekly newspapers, 24 radio stations, 6 television stations and on-line media. Crafted dynamic communications plan to highlight the Congressman’s chief legislative issues and accomplishments, including pursuing Federal tobacco buyout legislation, Association Health Plan legislation, prescription drug coverage for seniors, environmental responsibility and education. Direct report to the Chief of Staff & Congressman Fletcher.

December 2000 – May 2002 (1 year 6 months)

Began career as an entry-level technical polling assistant and advanced to the most senior position within the company in eight months, directing corporate and political client relations. Prepared quantitative surveys, communication plans and legislative strategies for Fortune 100 clients, including: American Express, AT&T, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, Federal Express, Hospital Corporation of America, and Merrill Lynch. Direct report to the CEO & Owner.