Greg Bernabei tells us, During two separate assignments at Ford, I needed to hire a lot of talented people, in a short amount of time. The most important factor in the selection process was the candidates ability to communicate. I see it on resumes all the time, "...I have good communication skills. ResumTalks.org provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate that popular statement, while placing recruiters a mere click away from deciding which resumes, speak best for the jobs they are looking to fill.

In our first year of operation, Revitalizing Michigan has applied for two federal grants: one to provide the Department of Transportation with public input on public transportation, and the other to provide the Department of Energy with an innovative way to capture, sequester, then convert, carbon dioxide into biodiesel fuel. We actively participate in alternative energy projects which thus far have included bidding on local windmill projects, researching how to extend miles per charge of battery electric vehicles, training Michigans emerging work force, and designing new vehicle body systems. We create CAD data and prototype designs for entrepreneurs with innovative product ideas and offer those interested in publishing new books, an opportunity to achieve that vision.

The core of all our work is stimulating the economy and the common thread of our five business sectors is putting the unemployed and underemployed back to a fully engaged level of work. ResumTalks.org is created to streamline job seekers with employers, empowering job seekers with a tool to broadcast their job seeking intent, while offering recruiting professionals the advantage of hearing candidates speak, as a natural part of reviewing resumes.

Recognizing our professional limitations for creating the worlds best audio/video resume website, we knew we needed to bolster our team. Through Mr. Pizzos contact base, we have been fortunate to connect with two brilliant young men, and adding another young database professional whose last name happens to be the same as the founder of Microsoft, these three have become the cornerstone for creating the website product you see before you now.

Our hope is that with your assistance, ResumTalks.org becomes a major enabler for more efficiently and effectively bringing together job seekers and employers. It is one of the ways Revitalizing Michigan is doing its part to rejuvenate commerce.

Mr. Bernabei has lived a storied career in the automotive industry culminating nearly twenty years with Ford Motor Company as Engineering Manager in the clay development studios. Always demonstrating a flair for entrepreneurialism, Greg has led two major start-up groups within the blue oval, building one of them, the Vehicle Personalization Engineering team, from one person (he was the lone engineer at startup), to seventy people.

Greg has authored and published two books: Changing Lanes: An Automotive Mystery (December 2007) and, Changing Times: Transform your life in 4 easy steps using the Triangle of Change (April 2009). The novel and the nonfiction share the premise of learning how to improve and resolve through proactive change management. Greg founded in March 2007, the Enterprise for Mobile Media Authors (EMMA Publications), to publish his books, and since then has also published other author’s books.

Greg teaches through his latest publication, how to use change as an ally. Using proven techniques based on his Triangle of Change, Mr. Bernabei works with businesses, teams, and individuals, to attain challenging goals by looking closely at products, people, processes, and performance / technologies.

Born and raised Downriver Detroit, Greg began working paper routes at twelve, pumping gas at fourteen, turning lathes at sixteen, and stamping truck body panels at eighteen. He’s punched in on all shifts – days, afternoons, and midnights, and in all kinds of areas – at the footings of the Ambassador Bridge, on a desolate corner at Metropolitan airport, in high-tech software and virtual reality computer labs, and as of late, in some really posh corporate offices. He’s earned a Bachelor degree in Physics and Mathematics from Albion College, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Industrial & Operational Engineering from Wayne State University.

Mr. Bernabei started Revitalizing Michigan in March 2009 to share his experiences in change management and his successes in entrepreneurship, to improve our nation’s critical commerce. Through five entrepreneurial business sectors, “Rev Michigan” publishes new authors, does research and product development for the government, universities, and small businesses, processes donations, pursues broadcast agencies and media production, and leads business development through commerce and trade consortiums. “We believe that Michigan’s legacy strengths in engineering and manufacturing is the key to our nation’s economic turnaround.” Revitalizing Michigan’s five interdependent business sectors work to commercialize new product believing that the Model T of the 21st century is on some entrepreneurs mind. “We elevate innovative concepts and using good ole’ fashion Yankee ingenuity, get them onto the design board, into the engineering lab, and rolling down the assembly line.”

Michael is an Information Technology professional with over 20 years experience in Project Management and Systems Development. He has spent 15 years at Ford Motor Company developing and supporting a number of different systems at Ford. On his first assignment at Ford he was part of the team which designed, developed and implemented Ford’s global Analytical Warranty System (AWS). Michael also spent over three years in Ford’s General Auditors Office where he designed and implemented the Corrective Action Website (CAW) to support the Sarbanes Oxley reporting requirements. While on special assignment to the Firestone Tire Team, Michael created a database to fulfill Ford’s reporting requirements to NHTSA. The data was strategic in identifying ownership of issues and validating integrity of Ford Explorer vehicles. Michael also supported a number of different Engineering Systems at Ford.

Michael’s career began at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) where he was a computer operator and programmer supporting General Motor’s Production Scheduling and Inventory Control system for over three years. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. He has been a volunteer for over 30 years at Little League Baseball’s Junior League World Series.

Trueblood Designs is an innovative graphic and Web design company. We offer graphic design, website development and redesign, corporate branding / identity, interactive multimedia applications, and photography services to all companies large and small. We are very detail oriented and specialize in developing clean professional designs. Based out of southeast Michigan, Trueblood Designs reaches a wide variety of clients and offers a stylish modern blend of creative and technical design talent. Trueblood Designs is distinguished for its fast turn-around time on projects, creative and successful design solutions, and business professionalism.

With many years of design experience on multiple diverse projects, we have had plenty of time to perfect our design and development procedures. Our mission is to provide services to all our clients with the same honesty, loyalty, and effectiveness without the normal high expenses. We strive to integrate design practices so that they consistently drive new business, convert potential customers, strengthen relationships with existing customers, create intelligent designs, and communicate a consistent message.

Level Technologies was founded on the belief that today's small businesses should not have to sacrifice adequate information systems simply because they operate on a budget. In order to provide competitive services in any industry, a business must have the ability to effectively manage the data and information that is the backbone of their business. Level is here to help you with that.

Our strategy is to provide comprehensive Information Technology (IT) services that are completely tailored to your small business needs. This revolves around the concept that not everyone understands IT products and services, let alone can afford them. That is why your business should take a look at Level Technologies. We will consult with your business, putting your needs into easily understandable terms while still give you that competitive technological edge. We know what it takes to employ a sound, reliable, and organized information systems environment that will work for your business.

Robert is a business development executive with over 15 years experience in sales and marketing roles, within the software and technology industry. His experience includes ground level start-up organizations and early stage companies.

His business career, a classic example of being able to achieve the American dream, started on the assembly line at Ford Motor Company and progressed through a variety of positions with increasing responsibility, eventually leading to company change and new endeavor with General Motors. Robert leveraged the tuition assistance program to pursue his undergraduate degree from Lawrence Technological University what helped further his career. His sales and business development career began almost 20 years ago and progressed through multiple software companies. His roles included direct sales, sales management, and marketing responsibilities.

Robert also founded Star-Tech Ventures, Inc. which is an outsourced business development service and sales advisory consulting firm. In addition to his business career Robert is also a military veteran, spending several years in the United States Coast Guard.

Karen is a career changer who has 25+years of experience working in the legal, banking and public accounting fields. Karen started her career with Dickinson, Wright as a legal assistant working with lawyers defending clients against product liability claims, moved to Chicago and worked for Kirkland & Ellis as a Human Resources Manager, then as a portfolio assistant on the trading desk in Private Banking at JP Morgan Chase. After a 5-year transitional period spent starting a family, Karen returned to school to pursue an Accounting degree while working part-time at a small public accounting firm where she prepares month-end financial statements for small business clients and federal and state income tax returns for individuals.

Karen has an AA Business from Henry Ford Community College, and is currently completing coursework at Madonna University to prepare for the CPA examination.