Michael Gibson Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Develop and lead courses focused within Purchasing Methodology, Executive Communication, Site Visits & Negotiations for over 500+ client team members and has led over a dozen direct & indirect client category teams through Gibson’s 11-Gate Process.Coordinated & led over 50+ client week-long skills-based training workshops for over 500+ client attendees for a variety of classes

Greater Chicago Area

Managed teams of 8-15 professionals working through Gibson Consulting's 11-Gate Strategic Sourcing Process; focusing on Direct / Indirect & Logistical spend for multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 manufacturing clientsInstructed and Guided over 100 client team members through Gibson's 11-Gate Strategic Sourcing Process which included; Client High Level Assessments, Supplier/Industry Research, Profile Development, Supplier Presentations, Profile Analysis, "Best of The Best" Analysis, Negotiations Preparations, Negotiations, Supplier Selection, Closing Meetings & Transition & Implementation supportConducted several High Level Assessments of Fortune 500 Client Organizations which included; Spend Analysis, S.O.O.S Assessment Interviews & Review (strategy, operations, organization and systems), Employee & Supplier Surveys, Part Rationalization and Price Smoothing Analysis & Executive Assessment PresentationsOrganized and Participated in $500M+ Strategic Sourcing Presentation Expos for over +1200 client suppliers including client product trade shows, executive presentations, client equipment showcase, commodity breakout sessions, etcEffectively sourced and negotiated contracts for over $300M in raw materials spend at a Fortune 500 global manufacturing conglomerate with an interest of selecting world-class suppliers specific for each clients specific business needsOrganized & lead multiple week-long executive training classes focused on Consulting Methodology, Sourcing Methodology, Conducting Supplier Site Visits, Executive Communications, Negotiations, Alliance Management as well as New Hire Training.

Chicago, Il

Assisted Several Manufacturing Fortune 500 companies with implementing Gibson Consulting's 11-step Global Strategic Sourcing and saved over $25 Million as of today.Managed / Analyzed & Sourced Industrial Categories of Indirect & Direct Spend including; Global Metals, Industrial Gases, Telecommunications, Logistics Truckload, and Less-Than-TruckloadInstructed & Participated in Professional Training Courses within the different business areas of Executive Communication, Site Visits, Negotiations, Supplier Alliance Management, Basic Consulting, & Data AnalyticsCreated & Administered detailed supplier RFI & RFP Profiles to over 250+ SuppliersOrganized 700+ Candidates & Recruited Senior & Entry-Level Consultants through review of resumes, phone interviews, excel test, DISC Profile Completion & In-Person Interviews over 15+ Recruiting Platforms

Hinsdale, Il

Conducted a team of 35 young men focused on improving skills and strategic knowledge for the sport of Water PoloStructured specific practice plans to enhance the ability of each individual, including drills to improve water polo technique Analyzed athletes and identified individual strengths and weaknesses to formulate a strategic plan of attack for games, both on offense and defense Worked one-on-one with athletes to provide individual feedback for improvementGenerated focused practice plans best suited for each group’s skill level and experience Strengthened communication skills through continuous contact with a diverse group of Parents, Players, Officials, and other CoachesFormulated personal and team goals for the season based on coaching philosophyDeveloped practice plans focused on achieving both short term and long-term goals Motivated players by teaching them the skills needed to be successful in the sport

Schaumburg, Il

Developing recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools such as JobDivaComparing candidates' strengths with client requirements by evaluating, screening, and interviewing diverse candidatesNegotiating compensation and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates through contract documentation Completing necessary pre-employment processes including reference checks, background checks, scheduling interviews (in-person and phone), follow-ups, etcWorking with Account Managers to identify top accounts, client skill sets, key market segments, and to assess clients staffing requirements Communicate with peers to share best recruiting practices and providing accurate documentation on contract employees in applicant tracking systems Clients include: Abbott/AbbVie Pharmaceutical Laboratories, IBM, KPMG, Argonne National Laboratories, HP, General Dynamics, Department of Defense, The Pentagon, Motorola

Greater Denver Area

Researched non-profit social media strategies, implementing contemporary social media methodologies across all media platforms Benchmarked competitors’ marketing strategies, improving client’s social media presence through interaction and acquisition of over 50 additional followersEnhanced coaching workshop presentation skills by critiquing employees on expressions, cues and organizational errors at preparation meetings

Greater Denver Area

Conducted research projects for Verizon Wireless using social media for mobile marketing implementationExamined data modern sports media usage for in-game participants and presented consumer strategies and recommendations to Verizon Marketing Team for immediate future implementationRequired ability to be extremely organized, detailed-oriented, meet tight deadlines and work independently as well as with team members

Chicago, Il

Worked on a major Fortune 500 client project buying global metalsVisited client’s supplier operation site to track action items of strategic allianceParticipated in firm-wide negotiation trainingDelivered presentation on internship experience to firm partnersRotated through five different consulting teams to understand roles and responsibilitiesPresented analysis on five transportation companies for client’s suppliersResearched and selected optimal data warehousing company to service firm’s needsAssisted management and content creation of firm’s SharePoint siteManaged and upgraded firm’s laptop inventory and firm’s software applications

Bachelor’S Degree, Major: Communication / Minor: Business

Activities and Societies: Men's Water Polo Club, Men's Rugby Club, The Annex Ministry, Growing Gardens of Boulder, Boulder Parks.

Business Of Sports Certificate Program, Sport Business, A

Activities and Societies: BOS Class '12Three month summer program (prerequisite course, certificate program) engaging in basics of sport.

Hs Diploma, General Studies, 9 - 12

Activities and Societies: Boy's Varsity Swimming, Boy's Varsity Water Polo, Habitat for HumanityCompleted 9th - 12th Grade courses over 4.