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Michael J. Proffitt
Game Changer - Growth Catalyst - Turnaround Expert - Sales Leader
michael@proffittpartners.com
45 people have recommended Michael J.
"Michael is very passionate and a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Going above and beyond for
individuals in need comes second nature to him and is a primary example of an inspirational leader and
teacher."
— Sarah Harris, Charlotte Regional Business Partner, T-Mobile, worked directly with Michael J. at T-
Mobile
"Inspirational leader, driven, passionate, and genuine! Michael goes above and beyond to better the
organization and elevate his people. "
— Andrew Vassar, Sr. Manager Business Direct, T-Mobile, worked directly with Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Mike Proffitt is a professional, a business driver and a fantastic culture builder. He has shown throughout
his career that he can not only handle change but thrive in change laden organizations. He understand how to
WIN and fights for his people. "
— Luke LaPresta, Sr. Sales Manager Mid-Markets, T-Mobile, worked directly with Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael was born a leader. This is a guy who you can bring in and will change the game. A leader that
knows how to win and win BIG. High energy and great motivation he will take you to the next level. I have
been in sales for 20 years and only a few are like Michael."
— Carey M. Carter, Small Business Sales Manager, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael is a dynamic leader who has successfully built and led multiple direct to business units, and
consistently delivered exceptional results. His enthusiasm and energy are magnetic, and the people he’s
responsible for will go above and a beyond to exceed their objectives as a result. It has been an honor to have
him as a peer and a mentor and continue to reach out for advice. "
— Robin Bolger, Manager T-Mobile@Work, T-Mobile, worked directly with Michael J. at T-Mobile

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"I had the good fortune to work with Michael for just under a year. Michael was instrumental in my
development as a leader. Michael did a fantastic job of positioning his teams for success and build a winning
culture. I highly recommend him."
— Carlos Beard, Manager Direct Sales, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I don't often provide recommendations, but I would like to acknowledge the professionalism and creativity
of Michael Proffitt. Michael is the rare leader that organizations covet to lead their sales groups. The 3 words
I use when describing Michael are innovative, enthusiastic and visionary."
— Monty Sauder, Senior Manager North Central Region, T-Mobile, worked directly with Michael J. at T-
Mobile
"Michael is a great leader that is committed to going above and beyond for his team, and company. I was
fortunate to benefit from his leadership skills and am confident he will continue to motivate and lead others to
success."
— Irene Downing, Small Business Account Executive, T-Mobile, worked indirectly for Michael J. at T-
Mobile
"Michael developed high performance sales teams, which were consistently top performers. He created a
winning culture and was passionate helping his team reach their personal and professional goals."
— Matt Millen, Vice President, Business Sales, T-Mobile, managed Michael J. indirectly at T-Mobile
"I have had the pleasure of working with Michael for a number of years and during that time have been
repeatedly impressed by his industry knowledge, his strong work ethic and his desire to create strong business
relationships with each client he serves. These relationships exist because he is a pure professional. He knows
his business, he understands the needs and frustrations of business owners and how the products and services
he offers can meet their needs and alleviate their pain points. He’s passionate, dedicated, has a huge network
of alliances and works tirelessly to support his clients, his teammates and the causes he cares for. He is an A+
++ player and a valued asset to any organization he works for or withless"
— Miguel Antonio Jimenez, Business Account Executive, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael is a dynamic leader with a natural ability to build great culture while driving performance and
increasing marketshare. He empowers his leaders to build upon their strengths while guiding them to
reach greater heights within their teams and careers. While reporting to Michael he provided just the right
amount of support and autonomy for me to lead my team to greater success. He provided challenging stretch
assignments to help me grow in my career and was a pleasure to work with. Michael has been an integral key
to the success of our channel and would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to grab him! "
— Jessie Bastos, Sales Leader, Business Accounts, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile

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"I have had the pleasure to work with Michael and his sales team as an RF Engineering advocate for the past
few years at T-Mobile. He is a hard-working individual who knows how to get the job done with exceptional
results. Michael is a seasoned sales professional who exhibits superior communication skills and is highly
respected by colleagues, customers and management throughout the company. Based on my experience
working with him, I can easily say that Michael is a valuable and talented individual who would be a key
contributor in any role he undertakes."
— Dennis Torrijos, worked indirectly for Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I had the good fortune of working with Michael Proffitt at T-Mobile. Michael is a dynamic leader and has
awesome experience leading teams to maximize revenue and enhancing operational efficiency. I highly
recommend Michael based on my experience working with him while at T-Mobile. -Brendan Haase"
— Brendan Haase, Manager, Direct Sales, T-Mobile Business Markets, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at
T-Mobile
"Michael Proffitt is a very dedicated and hard working individual that is propelled by his devotion to his
team. As my Director he gave the best solutions to all problems. Proffitt will bring an energy to any sales
organization that drive the entire team to success"
— Jose Battan - #### ####, Business Account Executive, T-Mobile, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Working for Michael was an absolute pleasure. He is sales driven and manages his teams very well. Michael
has mastered these skills through meticulous detail and organization. His business acumen is second to none
and possesses the ability to capture any audience. I look up to him as a mentor and frequently reach out to
him for business advice. I would 100% recommend him without hesitation. Thanks again Michael for all your
help over the years."
— Josh Broeker, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I've had the pleasure of working under Michael for around 2 years. He's a fantastic leader, manager, and
person. It was a pleasure working with him. He empowers his employees to run their sales territories as its
their own business. However, when his assistance is needed he is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I
give Michael the highest recommendation, as he's been vital in my career assent. Any organization would be
lucky to have Michael on staff."
— Matt Lindert, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael is a well organized Manager who has a unique ability to impact and drive successful sales
results. He was instrumental in my success and giving direction to help me improve in my role as Business
Development Manager. He has a laser focus strategic sales management approach which is very effective in
driving individual and team success. He consistently delivered a TEAM FIRST mentality which was relevant

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to his success as a Sales Leader. I am very grateful for the skills and experiences gained by being a part of his
CONSISTENT winning team."
— Shane Slay, reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"It is a pleasure to work together with Michael , who is a brilliant sales manager. He is not only a precise and
achievement oriented team player but also an inspiring perfectionist. Strong, always punctual and insightful.
Michaell Proffitt is creative and intelligent strategist."
— Ilian Papasov, worked directly with Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael is a proven leader in the market place where he has consistently exceeded expectations. When asked
to lead a new project or take on additional responsibilities, Michael welcomes the challenge as failing is
not an option. Michael's core values which are to inspire and lead his team to greatness by focusing on the
company's bottom-line and strategic direction are the reasons for his continued success."
— Charles D. Murphy, worked directly with Michael J. at T-Mobile
"Michael has been a great leader in wireless for many years. He is very successful in motivating his team and
giving them the additional resources to help them achieve their goals. "No" is never a final answer as he is
always looking at ways to think outside the box to make a solution work for the customer and the team. For
as long as I have worked with him, he has consistently outperformed the other teams in our region."
— Steven L., reported to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I have had numerous opportunities to work with Michael and his sales teams. Michael has continually
impressed me with his leadership skills. He always seems to get the most out of his people...and in my eyes,
that is the mark of a great leader. Manard Warren"
— Manard Warren, was with another company when working with Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I brought Michael on to build and run the Southern part of the Gulf Coast Region's B2B team for T-Mobile.
Michael is a results oriented leader that does a fantastic job of identifying and developing talent. He inspires
his team to over achieve by consistently executing on the fundamentals. Michael is an "A" player and would
be an asset to any company."
— Scott Thompson, managed Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I've had the honor and privilege of working with Michael and his teams on more than one occasion. My
first impression stood out as I noticed how well respected he was among his peers. It was obvious that he
was regarded as a leader to be emulated. Our engagements have gone extremely well and his enthusiasm

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for his team's success has been a big part of that. I highly recommend Michael and look forward to future
endeavors."
— Dan Robinson, was a consultant or contractor to Michael J. at T-Mobile
"I've had the pleasure of working with Michael for the last year at T-Mobile. We recruited Michael and
brought him in to run our Business Channel Sales Organization in the southern Gulf Coast. He made an
immediate impact on an organization that had been underperforming. Michael built a powerful team of
Account Executives that brought in new accounts and drove impressive top line revenue growth. Michael has
tremendous potential. No doubt senior leadership roles are in his future. We are lucky to have him."
— Brian Jones, managed Michael J. indirectly at T-Mobile
"I had the privilege of working for Michael at Verizon Wireless for several years and I must say that he was
the most wonderful boss. He demonstrated great leadership skills and I learned a great deal from him. His
commitment to his teams success was always a priority. Michael is a asset to any organization!"
— Stacy Williamson, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I had the priviledge of working with Michael while I was recruiting at Verizon Wireless. Michael is a great
leader and an energetic partner for our clients. He is extremely loyal to his clients and team. His dedication
and focus on our clients was impeccable. He is a great strategic partner and always brings a great energy to all
that he does."
— Pam McGuire, worked with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I worked with Mike Proffitt for Verizon Wireless in Jacksonville. He ran a solid team of Business Sales
Executives that consistently stayed at the top of regular stack rankings. He always strove to reach out to other
channels to help make Verizon successful within the Jacksonville market. He is an articulate professional that
leads well and can establish solid relationships quickly. I would recommend Mike as a valued asset to any
organization."
— Mat Ace, worked directly with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I have had the privilege to work along side Michael during my tenure as an Account Executive with Verizon
Wireless. He has a unique ability to develop a team and synergize the efforts of the group to align to the
business goals at hand. His integrity and focus are unparalleled, and given the chance I would work along
side of him at any time. I highly recommend Michael to any organization seeking a transformational leader
looking to extract the best out of their employees. He is a leader who leads by example."
— Frederick Hifko Jr., MBA, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless

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"I worked with Michael at Verizon Wireless, we both managed different channels, our B2B and Retail
partnership helped the North Florida market exceed targets and improve the customer experience. Michael
is a results driven leader with many superior characteristics. He values and understands the importance of
inspiring his team to excel in their positions. I would recommend Michael, based on his strong work ethic,
leadership skills and commitment to excellence with his company, peers and the customer."
— Michael Hager, worked with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"My business career has been enhanced by working for Michael Proffitt. He is an inspirational, charismatic
leader and coach. Michael is always results driven and exceptional at communicating his goals, vision for the
team. He is excellent at strategic planning and implementation. Anyone would enjoy working for Michael."
— Terry D Crews, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"Michael was always very proactive in helping my clients. His knowledge and professionalism were assets to
me in running my business."
— Ken Jones, was with another company when working with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"Michael Proffitt is the epitome of professioanlism. His word is his bond. I've worked with Michael for the
past 5+ years and he has proven to be a great leader and an excellent sales & marketing executive. I highly
recommend Michael Proffitt!"
— Penny Justice, worked directly with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I worked with Michael and his team when he was a Sales Team Leader at Verizon Wireless. I found in my
interactions with Michael and his team that they had a positive, upbeat, and results oriented attitude, which
I attribute to Michael's leadership. He was enthusiastic in his approach to the business, and that enthusiasm
spread across his team, motivating them to be receptive to coaching and development and aggressive in their
approach to their business."
— Steve Patterson, worked with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"Michael is always there when you need him. With great knowledge of all Verizon has to offer, Michael is a
great resource for your business telecommunication needs."
— Reid Hartsfield, CFP, MBA, was Michael J.'s client
"I had the opportunity to work for Michael during my time at Verizon Wireless. He is a charismatic leader,
strategic planner, and delivers consistent results. He helped me develop and made me a better sales person. I
would highly recommend Michael as a leader in any organization."
— Kenneth Moore, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless

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"Michael Profit was one of my favorite managers. I have had a few over the years of selling phones for 10
years. He always supported me, guided me and most importantly helped me reach my goal everymonth. Very
knowledgeable about products and services. On the ball and would work for him again in a instant."
— Kim Gramman, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I had the privilege of working with Michael as a colleague at Verizon Wireless. Michael exhibited a great
knowledge of the business and a true passion for success. He was always honest in his dealings with both
fellow employees and customers alike. I could always count on Michael to shoot straight, tell me like it is and
steer me in the right direction to help me achieve my goals. Two words summarize MICHAEL PROFFITT -
INTEGRITY & HARD WORK."
— Steve Peacock, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"Mike Proffitt is the model sales manager. During my 3 years employed at Verizon Wireless, Mike
demonstrated great support to his staff, peers and customers and mastering the requirements of achieving
company goals. Mike sets the standard for how a sales professional should conduct himself in every area of
managing a team. Mike is consistently sharp, focused and driven to win. I learned much about improving my
skills from Mike and found working with him a very rewarding experience."
— Ed Fratz, worked directly with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I have never met a more focused, driven, goal oriented person. I supported Michael Profitt's sales team.
Michael always impressed me with his drive and ambition!!! If you are you are looking to hire him, I
guaranty he will succeed!!"
— Mike Gondeck, worked directly with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I had the pleasure under Michael's leadership for 1 year. Michael's dedication to his employee's development
and the success of the organization in unparalleled. Under his leadership I was mentored, which help prepare
me for the next level in my career. Within 1 year, I received a performance based promotion thanks to his
commitment to my success. I would recommend Michael to any organization looking to grow revenue and
increase productivity."
— Rob Loiselle, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"I had the privilege of working for Michael for three years and always appreciated his support and relentless
desire for success. His use of technology makes him very efficient and gives him a strategic advantage to his
competitors. Michael is a sound business leader who overachieves for his clients."
— Rick Johnson, reported to Michael J. at Verizon Wireless

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"I worked with Michael for two years. I found him to be a dedicated professional and driven individual. He
also has excellent strategic planning skills. I feel sure that given the tools to succeed, Michael will always
find a way to get it done!"
— Jim DeVine, worked with Michael J. at Verizon Wireless
"Michael was an outstanding partner for our channel. As a start up company, he quickly became one of
the area's higher producing locations by understanding the market, advertising and business segment of his
surroundings. I wish I still had stores like his operating in my market now."
— Brian Butler, was a consultant or contractor to Michael J. at Wireless Digital Solutions, Inc.
"Michael is goal oriented and agressive. He is a visionary and always challenged his team to to grow to
thier potential. I enjoyed working alongside him in a sales capacity and will gladly endorse him for future
leadership roles in any organization."
— Greg Bruce, reported to Michael J. at Wireless Digital Solutions, Inc.
"Michael came to work for Powertel right out of high school. He demonstrated a strong work ethic, desire to
learn, had natural salesmanship abilities and had the desire to grow with the company. He is highly motivated
and always in a positive mood. Michael was a huge asset during the merger to T-Mobile and due to his hard
work and dedication, he was promoted to kiosk manager where he supervised a team of 4-6 employees and
exceeded sales goals consistently . I would gladly work with Michael again as he is a outstanding salesperson
and a great professional in any situation. He would be an asset to any company he works for."
— Tracy Dreher, managed Michael J. at Powertel (Acquired by T-Mobile)
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