Michael B. Email & Phone Number

Hiram, GA, US

Cartersville, Georgia, United States

Oversee all operations of the Cartersville, GA distribution center. Manage a team of 20 associates ensuring efficient workflow, monitor inventory levels, and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and profitability.

Kennesaw, GA

• Operations Manager over a 140,000 sq ft DC, overseeing more than 8000 skus based around sign making and print shops. Managed 35 full time employees, 1 part time employee, five leads (receiving, local routes and UPS.
• Receiving
• Inventory put-a-way
• Cycle counting
• Returns and damage processing
• Order picking and shipping to include small package, LTLs, FTLs, and local delivery on box truck

Hiram, Georgia, United States

• As the Fulfillment Center General Manager, I oversaw a distribution center, managing 30 direct reports and 10-12 temporary direct reports. I was responsible for executing warehouse operations and implementing inventory.
• By overseeing the complete redesign of the existing southeast distribution center using Lean principles, I successfully reduced shipping times across the country on all orders from 7-9 days to 1-2 days.
• I ensure operational excellence by implementing a Lean and Six Sigma approach, ensuring adherence to processes and procedures throughout the fulfillment center.
• Additionally, I have transformed the company culture and boosted team morale post-acquisition, fostering a positive work environment and hiring staff aligned with the desired culture.
• I allocate and supervise daily tasks, ensuring precise execution and proper workforce allocation for efficient operations.
• I have designed the company's first safety policies, standard operating procedures, and safety training program.

Austell, Georgia, United States

• I successfully launched the company's new 126,000-square-foot southeast U.S. distribution center and a new 56,000-square-foot distribution center in the west coast U.S. and oversaw operations at both. I oversaw the.
• I implemented the Locus Robotics system, established safety and training programs, and ensured the efficient operation of the centers.
• By implementing these initiatives, I significantly reduced the company's shipping times from 5-7 days to the west coast to 1-3 days. I successfully managed the West Coast and Southeast distribution centers, including.
• I maintained a highly engaged workforce throughout my tenure by deploying effective performance management and career progression policies and enforcing a culture of safety and cleanliness throughout the fulfillment.

Reno, Nevada

• I spearheaded the launch of the company's first west coast distribution center. I oversaw the construction, office space design, conveyor, and racking while hiring and managing sales and warehouse teams.
• I successfully implemented a new warehouse management system, replacing an existing and inefficient system, which resulted in improved efficiency and streamlined processes.
• Due to my strategic efforts, the distribution center received recognition as the distribution center of the year based on cost savings, coming in under budget, and achieving higher sales.
• I optimized inventory management by implementing manual and automated management processes, improving accuracy and productivity in cycle counts and inventory processes.

Redmond, WA

• Oversaw and managed a global, organized play program utilizing the Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Game. Facilitated the growth of the global player base from less than 12,000 players and judges, to more than 65,000.
• Recruited & managed a worldwide pool of regional volunteers in 48 states and 31 countries. Grew the regional coordinator pool of volunteers from 12 to more than 460 in less than four years. Also assisted the regional.
• Produced weekly blogs for the company website to update the player & customer base on various updates, changes, and general information about the worldwide organized play program.
• Responded to and fulfilled convention support product requests from around the globe. In 2013, answered and fulfilled more than 300 convention support requests. In 2014, this number increased to more than 500.
• Planned, staffed, & managed more than 1,500 Pathfinder Roleplaying gaming tables of seven people each, and more than 20 seminars for 2014 Gen Con Game Convention for more than 10,000 current and potential customers..
• Coordinated the launch of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Organized Play by planning and staffing more than 100 tables of six people each, for more than 600 current and potential customers during launch at Gen Con.

Kennesaw, GA

• Initially served as a Uniform Patrol officer on both day and night shifts, conducting traffic stops, responding to 9-1-1 calls, and actively involved in D.U.I. duties.
• Assigned collateral duty of department’s Assistant Public Information Officer. Duties included responding to media queries, conducting live and taped television, radio, and phone interviews and press conferences, and.
• Reassigned from Uniform Patrol Division to Criminal Investigations Division. Served as the lead investigator for all cases involving crimes against children, special victims, sex crimes, elderly victims, crimes against.

Marietta, GA

• Served as a Georgia Post Certified Law Enforcement officer, mandated in June 2003. Responsible for the oversight of security and safety for 300 to 400 inmates on a daily basis inside the Cobb County Adult Detention.

Berlin, Connecticut

• Responsible for all aspects of the public relations program for the largest tow truck distribution company in the world. Duties included: attending and organizing all aspects of the trade show schedule, such as.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Served as the editor for the monthly U.S. Coast Guard 7th District newspaper, Coastline. Responsible for copyediting stories, using Photoshop for support photos, and layout and design using Quark Express. Worked high.

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

• Coordinated international, national, and local media surrounding the Coast a guard Academy’s graduation ceremony presentations of: Dr. Joyce Brothers in 1995; President William J. Clinton in 1996 and 2000; Secretary of.
• Budget manager for the office, which included a $40,000 annual budget and property inventory of more than $50,000.
• First responder during the 1996 TWA Flight 800 plane crash, as well as worked on the joint public affairs staff with several different federal agencies regarding the TWA crash and the Rhode Island oil spill in 1995..
• Published more than 40 feature stories and photographs in more than 35 different local and national publications and newspapers. Published several photographs as front and back covers of various magazines. Also.
• Building manager for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy visitor center and oversaw a renovation of more than $25,000.
• Coordinated media events such as Officer Candidate School graduations, museum exhibit grand openings, and print and broadcast interviews with various faculty, staff, and students.

Alameda, California & Kodiak, Alaska

Non rate on USCGC Munro. Injury disqualified from ASM school and shifted to PA school.

Marietta, GA

Served as an Airlift Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic on C-130 aircraft.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business/Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: None

Techincal Certification, Communication And Media Studies, E4

Activities and Societies: None