Michael Hathaway has over 30 years of business experience including owning and selling a company that grew to $12.2 million in revenue. He currently works as an independent business consultant, helping small and medium businesses strategize for growth. Previously he held sales roles where he developed new markets and consistently exceeded sales goals. He has a background in business administration and proven success developing strategic plans and innovative solutions to increase revenue for companies.

1. Michael L. Hathaway
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-790-0066
Innovative • Ambitious • Entrepreneur
mhathaway66@gmail.com
Independent Business Consultant
June 2012 – present
Consistently, and successfully, work with
small to medium sized local businesses to
assist in their strategic goals and
development for revenue growth
Key asset: Provided business guidance to
non-profit group for a 300% increase in their
annual fundraising efforts
MLH Innovations
Miamisburg, OH
• Meet with local government representatives to ascertain business benefits in the community
• Coach small to medium sized business owners in networking skills and strategizing
• Provide consultation to independent contractors in overall business objectives
• Research and prepare key asset listing for local development goals
• Manage/coordinate special events and initiate non-profit community efforts in fundraising
Highly motivated professional with proven success in generating new revenue, exceeding competitive sales goals
and establishing significant business relationships through a strategic approach and innovative thought processes.
Founder/Owner/President
January 2000 – June 2012
Successfully developed a means to fill a weakness
in the supply of a targeted product segment; and
systematically increased revenue from Zero to
$12.2 Million
Key asset: Sold the company for a significant
profit in 2012
A-1 Fastener LLC
Dayton, OH
• Hired and managed all employees from distribution to sales
• Managed daily transactions from accounts receivable/payable through sales
• Developed supply chain through qualified foreign and domestic suppliers
• Established distribution centers in Canada, Mexico and the United States
• Implemented TS16949 quality program
Corporate Sales Manager
March 1992 – January 2000
Chosen to be part of a select sales team in
successfully recapturing lost sales within a
depressed and highly competitive region
Key asset: Organically grew a new territory to
annual sales of over one million dollars
Hillman Fasteners
Cincinnati, OH
• Increased sales with co-operative customers such as:
ACE Hardware, True Value, Meijer and Walmart
• Created and implemented Industrial Sales Program throughout the company
• Recipient of three (3) Superstar Sales Awards
Contractor Sales
August 1986 – March 1992
Maintained supply details for the demands of local
businesses to ensure top quality of inventory for
customer satisfaction
Key asset: Graduate of the Anderson Sales
Training Program
PK Building Supply
Dayton, OH
• Responsible for sales and communications to fifteen (15) local homebuilders
• Managed supply and logistics to contractor job sites
• Consistently increased sales in and out of building seasons
• Trained regional sales staff for “best practices” in customer management
• Developed communications and relationships to grow regional contractor segment
Education
1986
Wright State University – Business Administration
Dayton, OH
Interests • Golf
• Boating
• Local philanthropy
• Family