Murray B.

Davis
Redford Township, MI 48239-2140 | (248) 755-5904
www.linkedin.com/in/mdavis2018│ mbdavisinc@aol.com

Workforce Development Executive

Business Development | Community Outreach | Operations Management
Executive leader with established and highly-effective professional working relationships among multiple-level
government agencies, non-profit organizations and reciprocal partnerships with numerous commercial entities.
Innovative approach to marketing in diverse communities with experience in fundraising, brand awareness, advertising,
and social enterprise initiatives for new non-profit organizations.
 Family Advocacy  Marketing/Communications  Team Leadership
 Grant Writing/Grant Management  Business Development  Mentor/Trainer/Coach
 Problem Solving  General Operations  Public/Private Funding
 Project Management  Personnel Management  Community Outreach

CA R E ER AC CO M P LI S HM E N T S

 Founded and managed a state-wide non-profit organization on behalf of hundreds of parents, children and
families.
 Supervised operations and personnel of an educational promotions publisher and wholesaler experiencing
over 100% sales growth in 4 years.
 Conceived, developed, implemented and managed marketing programs for multi-national fortune 500
corporations.
 Co-founded/managed two computer software start-up firms.
 Planned and executed multiple media campaigns and public events.
 Wrote, submitted and won multiple grant application approvals.

PR OF E S SI ON A L EX P ERI E N C E

VEHICLES FOR CHANGE, Detroit, MI 2016 - 2018

Director, External Affairs
 Developed working partnerships with eight prominent automotive dealer groups
 Established and managed professional working relationships with six local and state agencies.
 Received grant approvals totaling over $300,000; Planned/Initiated & executed six area media events

MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES Detroit, MI 2010 - 2016

Manager, Information Resources
 Managed major $3M federally-funded training and services initiative for 3,000 local residents with staff of six.
 Received grant approvals totaling $1,000,000 for operational divisions.
 Developed and initiated two executive reporting systems including new social enterprise operation.
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CHOICE LIVING, INC., Detroit, MI 2008 - 2010

Assistant Administrator
 Co-managed daily operations for 8 staff and 30 residents in large semi-independent living facility for the
mentally-ill.
 Provided mandated reporting requirements to multiple government agencies.
 Developed and conducted daily life-skills trainings for all residents.

LIFE’S GREAT! Detroit, MI 2010 - 2016

Manager, Operations
 Managed daily operations of for $1M education publisher and inspirational materials wholesaler.
 Supervised six office and warehouse personnel
 Implemented and managed sales, marketing systems with executive reporting responsibilities.

E D UC AT I ON & CR E D EN TI AL S

Master of Arts, Social Justice, Marygrove College, Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science, General Science/Electrical Engineering, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Certified Anger Management Specialist, National Anger Management Association
Certified Domestic Violence Specialist, National Anger Management Association
IC3, CompTIA, Certiport, SalesForce

COM M UN I TY O UT R E AC H

Founder & Executive Director, Dads & Moms of Michigan

Member, Grosse Pointe Rotary Club:
Volunteer services – GP Woods Library, Gleaners, Forgotten Harvest, Michigan Humane Society, Kids vs. Hunger, etc.
Board Member, National Family Justice Association
Life Member, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity
Veteran United States Air Force