Michael Hale Fazakas
Prince George,Canada
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience as General Manager at Whole Health Pharmacy, specializing in project management and operational efficiency. Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction and secured favorable contracts. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and strategic planning, driving successful outcomes in complex environments. Committed to fostering community engagement initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Whole Health Pharmacy & Compounding College Heights
Prince George, Canada
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw contractual negotiations with landlord to secure favorable terms.
- Managed planning and design phases of construction with architect and engineers.
- Coordinated construction permit process with city of Prince George.
- Collaborated with general contractor and trades throughout construction phase.
- Directed development of website, social media, and app for pharmacy.
- Supervised daily operations of compounding pharmacy to ensure efficiency.
Manager - Prince George Association for Community Living
AiMHi, Prince George Association for Community Living
Prince George, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Direct Care
- Finance
- Payroll and Accounts
- Risk Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Administration and Reports
- Internal and External Relationships
- Organizational Relationships
- Manage approximately 20 unionized employees.
- Coaching and team-building skills
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and priority setting skills
- Communicate with internal and external parties in a professional manner
- Provide training and direction to staff, motivating and developing staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
- Use knowledge of principles and processes to providing excellent customer service
- Competent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, and ERP systems
Chief Executive Officer
Healx Medical Corporation Inc and BC Hemp Corporation Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Advises the Board.
- Advocates / promotes organization and stakeholder change related to organization mission.
- Supports motivation of employees in organization products/programs and operations.
- Ensures staff and Board have sufficient and up to date information.
- Looks to the future for change opportunities.
- Interfaces between Board and employees.
- Interfaces between organization and community.
- Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the Board.
- Decides or guides courses of action in operations by staff.
- Oversees operations of organization.
- Implements plans.
- Manages human resources of organization.
- Manages financial and physical resources.
- Assists in the selection and evaluation of board members.
- Makes recommendations, supports Board during orientation and self-evaluation.
- Supports Board's evaluation of Chief Executive.
Group Managing Director Americas
Prime Consulting Alliance Group of Companies (Americas)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Development of trading and investment business in the United States and Canadian Territory for the group companies.
- Proactively managed projects by preparing and presenting proposals, writing statements of work, and building client relationships.
- Analysed, defined, set up and documented new industrial investment project.
Owner and Managing Director
Laboratory Training Solutions PTY(Ltd)
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managing staff and daily operation of the business.
- Development of analytical training modules to South African national qualification levels 6, 7 and 8 and the facilitator for SAQA accreditation through the SETA framework.
- Analytical applications and service engineering support.
Owner and Managing Director
PEAC Laboratory cc
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managing the day-to-day operation of a contract laboratory.
- Marketing and development of business contracts.
- New method development and validation.
- Research and development of new commercial products.
- Installation, validation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Laboratory accreditation to Iso17025 and Medicines Control council of South Africa.
Non-Executive Director
Kesh Solutions cc
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Importer and exporter of analytical equipment. Importer and exporter of chemical supplies. Service engineering provider to the analytical industry.
- Importer and exporter of analytical equipment. Importer and exporter of chemical supplies. Service engineering provider to the analytical industry.
Non-Executive Director
Dialab PTY(Ltd)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Diamond and semi-precious stones (Cut and un-cut) testing and certification. Development and validation of analytical techniques for certification testing. Development of software model and database.
- Diamond and semi-precious stones (Cut and un-cut) testing and certification. Development and validation of analytical techniques for certification testing. Development of software model and database.
Owner and Managing Director
Precise Laboratory Solutions PTY(Ltd)
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managing the day-to-day operation of a Nutraceutical laboratory and production facility.
- Marketing and development of business contracts.
- New method development and validation (Nutraceutical manufacturing).
- Incorporation of USP, BP, EP and JP testing protocols and calibrations.
- Research and development of new nutraceutical products.
- Installation, validation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Laboratory accreditation to Iso17025 and Medicines Control council of South Africa.
Owner and Managing Director
Advanced Oil Laboratory PTY(Ltd)
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managing the day-to-day operation of an oil, fuel (Avgas/Mogas), and elemental testing laboratory.
- Marketing and development of business contracts. (Aviation Industry)
- New method development and validation (Aviation engine oil, component wear and fuel monitoring).
- Incorporation of ASTM testing protocols and calibrations.
- Installation, validation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Laboratory accreditation to Iso17025, and engine manufacturer specification. (Lycoming, Continental and Pratt and Whitney)
Application, service, and sales support for the organic product line
Perkin Elmer South Africa PTY(Ltd)
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Product sales growth for sub equatorial Africa.
- Application support organic product line.
- Application Training on FTIR, AA, ICPOES, GCMS, GC, Arnel, HPLC, FTIR, Thermal, UV/Vis.
- Service engineer support for organic product line. (Certified service engineer)
- Service Training on GC/MS/PetroChem (Arnel), HPLC, FTIR, UV/Vis, Thermal, HS/TD, Raman.
Education
MBA - Artificial Intelligence
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB12-2027
Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Canada12-2027
Master of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PU For CHE
Potchefstroom, Northwest, South Africa12-2005
Biochemistry (Honours) - Advanced Metabolic Disorders, Advanced Molecular Biology, Analytical Biochemistry, Biomolecular Interaction
P U for CHE
Potchefstroom, Northwest, South Africa12.2002
Bachelors of Science B.Sc. - Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology
P U for CHE
Potchefstroom, Northwest, South Africa12.2001
Skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Data analysis and economic analysis
- Customer service and support
- Team leadership and staff development
- Operational efficiency and performance improvement
- Technical documentation and process automation
- Marketing and sales planning
- Troubleshooting expertise and problem-solving
- Change implementation and policy development
- Product development and analysis
- Service quality improvement and customer satisfaction
- Departmental operations management and oversight
- Budget forecasting and financial planning
- Vendor relationship management and purchasing strategies
- Safety assurance and compliance oversight
- Community outreach and engagement initiatives
- Global solutions in sales and marketing
Affiliations
- Certified Crisis Prevention instructor.
- Medic First Aid Level C (CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults) St Johns Ambulatory.
- SACAA (private pilot)
- CBF (Chemical Biochemical Fraternity)
- SACI (South African Chemical Institute)
- SAAMS (South African Association for Mass Spectroscopy)
- CHROMSA (Chromatography Society of South Africa)
- Chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry fraternity of the PU for CHE
Bc Drivers License
True
First Language
English
Canadian Citizen
True
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/27/74
Volunteer Experience
- Canadian Red Cross, 01/01/21
- Prince George RCMP victim services unit, Training volunteer, 01/01/18
- BC Softball, Coach for the Spruce City Minor Boys Fastball, 01/01/13, 01/01/17
- Prince George Humane Society, Establishment and volunteer, 01/01/15, 01/01/16
- Prince George Humane Society, Volunteer, 01/01/18
- North Cariboo BCSPCA, Chair for the community council, 01/01/13, 01/01/15
References
Available upon request
Military Experience
Accepted to the South African Naval academy as Midshipmen (Combat officer), Qualified Submariner, Accepted to South African Air Force Pilot training program
Partnerships
- Dialab PTY(Ltd), 01/01/09, 01/01/11, Non-Executive Director, Diamond and semi-precious stones (Cut and un-cut) testing and certification. Development and validation of analytical techniques for certification testing. Development of software model and database.
- Kesh Solutions cc, 01/01/04, 01/01/12, Non-Executive Director, Importer and exporter of analytical equipment. Importer and exporter of chemical supplies. Service engineering provider to the analytical industry.
Timeline
Manager - Prince George Association for Community Living
AiMHi, Prince George Association for Community Living
01.2021 - 01.2024
General Manager
Whole Health Pharmacy & Compounding College Heights
01.2020 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Healx Medical Corporation Inc and BC Hemp Corporation Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
Group Managing Director Americas
Prime Consulting Alliance Group of Companies (Americas)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Owner and Managing Director
Laboratory Training Solutions PTY(Ltd)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Owner and Managing Director
PEAC Laboratory cc
01.2009 - 01.2012
Non-Executive Director
Dialab PTY(Ltd)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Owner and Managing Director
Precise Laboratory Solutions PTY(Ltd)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Owner and Managing Director
Advanced Oil Laboratory PTY(Ltd)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Non-Executive Director
Kesh Solutions cc
01.2004 - 01.2012
Application, service, and sales support for the organic product line
Perkin Elmer South Africa PTY(Ltd)
01.2003 - 01.2006
MBA - Artificial Intelligence
University of Fredericton
Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Master of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PU For CHE
Biochemistry (Honours) - Advanced Metabolic Disorders, Advanced Molecular Biology, Analytical Biochemistry, Biomolecular Interaction
P U for CHE
Bachelors of Science B.Sc. - Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology
P U for CHE
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