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, daily regional distribution routes, production, and inventory).I oversaw all operations of the warehouse to include: • 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• Oversaw 10 daily local metro Atlanta routes (box trucks and drivers) and 10 daily regional routes with trucks and trailers to child branches (Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Mobile, Birmingham, Charleston, Greenville, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Charlotte)• Production (cutting large rolls of vinyl or large sheets of metal and plastics and coro down to requested size by customer)• Handling all contractor related work (electrical, concrete, plumbing, PM for forklifts, roll up doors, dock levelers, etc...) to make sure the warehouse runs smoothly and gets problems fixed before they turn into bigger problems,• Ordering all supplies (non-inventory packing and shipping, bathroom and breakroom, tools, gloves, etc...)• Hiring, firing, and progressive discipline• Payroll• Training • SafetyWorked closely with the sales team to ensure maximum P&L in regards to shipping costs, packaging materials, etc... Also worked with sales team on rush orders, incorrect orders, etc... to make sure we provided maximum customer service.

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 systems and safety protocols. I redesigned the warehouse workflow, optimizing operational efficiency by implementing new equipment, racking, and shelving for improved space utilization. • 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 construction, renovation, office space design, conveyor, and racking, while also being responsible for hiring and managing more than 180 full-time and part-time staff.• 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 warehouse operations, Human Resources, and customer service departments, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to processes and procedures. • 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 centers.

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 players and judges in less than four years.• 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 coordinators to work with local and regional charity organizations for fund raising and collection of donations.• 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. For Gen Con 2015, this number increased to more than 1,800 gaming tables, including roleplaying and card games.• 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 2014. • Implemented the Organized Play Campaign Service Award program to recognize the most outstanding volunteers from around the world. As of Aug 2015, 50 have been awarded.• Oversaw the creation and implementation of the Pathfinder RPG Beginner Box Introduction program. • Oversaw the creation and implementation of the Pathfinder RPG Kid’s Track program.• Oversaw the creation and implementation of the Gamemaster 101 and Gamemaster 201 training programs.

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 writing and distributing of press releases to the media.• 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 animals, kidnappings, forcible felonies (such as aggravated assault), hate crimes, natural deaths, and homicides. Assisted with property crime investigations to include burglaries, thefts, identity thefts, and vandalism.

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 Center. Duties included security rounds, feeding, medical services, and proper documentation of all evolutions at the jail. Also perform other duties as required by the Sheriff’s office such as testifying in court on criminal cases, serving warrants, and screening visitors at the courthouse.

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 staffing, airfare, hotel, registration, and shipping of display booths; production of all press releases; contributing new marketing strategies, planning and executing company advertising, including buying media with an approximate annual budget of $50,000; and writing and editing the company’s newsletters, while maintaining a pool of authors from which to draw technical or specialty articles.

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 profile cases including the Cuban plane crash in the Florida Keys, the deaths of two service members, space shuttle launches, and several large drug cases by conducting interviews, preparing press releases, and briefing command staff. Supervised three junior petty officers in their writing and photography duties.

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 State Madeline Albright in 1997; Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater in 1998; and General Berry McCaffrey (ret.) in 1999.• 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. Reported to news organizations, performed live and taped media interviews, and prepared press releases. • 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 reviewed and copy edited work of junior petty officers before marketed. • 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.• Worked with The Discovery Channel over a four-month period during the filming of a documentary of the Academy titled “Inside America’s Service Academies.”• Documented a summer cadet sailing cruise on board the U.S.C.G.C. Eagle as it traveled to England, Denmark, France, and Holland. Documentation included more than 1,200 slides and 8 hours of video footage.

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