Michael Patterson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

· Lead, developed, & implemented cost effective sustainability strategies that contributed towards Delta’s corporate targets of zero-waste to landfill & carbon neutral supply chain· Worked with cross functional & cross divisional teams on innovative projects to improve the sustainability of Delta’s on-board experience, which enabled the reduction of single-use plastics, sourcing sustainable menu ingredients, & circular economy· Created Product Disposition Programs in collaboration with strategic partners for Delta warehouses and catering kitchens that diverted ~7 million pounds of product and food from landfills, resulting in over $2 million saved in landfill fees since 2020· Directed and executed the implementation of “sustainable waste management” at 9 out of 10 hub catering kitchens through recycling & composting· Managed rebate program to fund In-Flight Service sustainability and innovation initiatives, successfully acquiring over $200,000 in recycling rebates· Developed & implemented a “Reuse Strategy” of “extended” food product, pallets, international beverages, & resealed cups, saving over $1 million in costs.· Served as subject matter expert & point of contact for all In-Flight Service sustainability initiatives such as: o landfill avoidance efforts o circular & sustainable products, o regenerative agriculture· Regular contributor to executive leadership meetings & events, internal/external comms & Delta’s ESG reports, using multiple data analysis, reporting, & presentation tools· Collaborated with Flight Attendants, Flight Attendant Procedures team, & the Catering Kitchen operations team to educate, train, & implement recycling procedures· Consulted with Delta Environmental Compliance and Legal teams, IATA, & international catering partners to understand & adhere to federal, state, & local regulations, ultimately enabling recycling on international flights & the sustainable disposition of expired, bulk product

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Lead the OBS food team in connecting and coordinating with local farms to supply Delta’s major hubs. • Work cross functionally to understand what items Delta is looking to nominate and those that we are looking to supply the caterers directly. • Find and connect with local, regenerative, equitable, and/or sustainable farms that do not use harmful chemicals and practice traditional farming methods that will sequester carbon and build a portfolio of “sustainable” suppliers• Learn the rate that the soil sequesters carbon and figure out a way to secure that carbon sequestration for Delta • Work cross functionally to ideate, assist in, and create low carbon menus and helping to craft Delta’s story of sustainability • Lead any disposition initiatives resulting from expired, obsolete or excess products• Work with caterers to connect with and conduct donations to avoid food waste• Work with internal and external teams to set up sustainable best practices around food and cart break down in the caterers. • Process development and optimization• Create and maintain reports • High level, cross functional analysis

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Lead the OBS food team in connecting and coordinating with local farms to supply Delta’s major hubs. • Work cross functionally to understand what items Delta is looking to nominate and those that we are looking to supply the caterers directly. • Find and connect with local, regenerative, equitable, and/or sustainable farms that do not use harmful chemicals and practice traditional farming methods that will sequester carbon and build a portfolio of “sustainable” suppliers• Learn the rate that the soil sequesters carbon and figure out a way to secure that carbon sequestration for Delta • Collect, maintain and analyze data to track food sourcing, either nominated or local purchase, and supply that data to Farmlogix and internal Delta teams • Work cross functionally to ideate, assist in, and create low carbon menus and helping to craft Delta’s story of sustainability • Plan demand for food that is nominated • Lead any donation initiatives resulting from food demand changes or specified product changes including asset donations• Work with caterers to connect with and conduct donations to avoid food waste• Work with internal and external teams to set up sustainable best practices around food and cart break down in the caterers. • Process development and optimization• Create and maintain reports • High level, cross functional analysis

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Planning and purchasing all food for our In-Flight Services - Leading the food donations initiative by coordinating donations of excess food to charitable partners such as feeding america- Developing reports to effectively monitor food inventory in our 3 domestic warehouses- Utilizing SAP software to track and plan food inventory

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managing, planning, and purchasing food and beverage for Delta's On Board Services team

Behind the scenes producer that helps manifest stories into film magic! Instagram: @classic_distractionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/classicdistractions/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCDwkyDPb_o

Conyers, Ga, Us

• Monitor and analyze 2,000 SKUs ($8 million of inventory) in 3 distribution centers across the nation for our “Business to Consumer” Retail Division• Purchase and track replenishment orders for inventory in a prompt and efficient manner to service customers such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and USPS• Plan replenishment orders using systems such as Excel, AS400, and OMP• Collaborate with 40+ external/internal vendors, 10+ sales teams, & 12+ distribution centers to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure optimal inventory flow• Support sales teams by providing oversight on product launches, issues in inventory, operations, and customer purchasing patterns• Report to management regularly to efficiently monitor production, meet demand & stay on budget• Mentored and trained MPI's (material, planning, and inventory anaylsts) at the distribution centers to learn the basics of analysis and help identify/solve any inventory related issues

Conyers, Ga, Us

Inventory manager for Pratt Industries' nationwide e-commerce business, Pratt Plus.- Solely manage inventory levels in 12 warehouses across the nation for our Ecommerce industry - Purchasing and Planning 600+ items for Pratt Plus- OMP Master Planner (OM Partners Supply Chain Planning Software) - Launched Pratt Plus stretch film inventory- Launched Walmart.com inventory- Launching Southern Tea Company inventory - Increased Inventory Turns by as much as 2 turns (4x-8x)- Created space in warehouses by highlighting aged inventory in our warehouses with "Aged Inventory Reports" - Highlight issues that need to be addressed by Operations (Distribution Centers), Inventory Team, Sales Account Managers, Quality, and Customer service- Bridge between Pratt Plus and Pratt Industries' Corrugating Facilities - Sourced vendors for corrugate boxes

Conyers, Ga, Us

Monitoring inventory levels in one of Pratt Industries' retail distribution centers.- Tracked inbound purchase orders- Communicated with Vendors and Inventory Planners to maintain appropriate levels of inventory- Cycle counts and inventory audits

Superintendent for a Licensed Contracting Company that operates mainly in Atlanta. It is a fast-paced, high stakes environment where one mistake could cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Attention to detail and positive customer interactions are very important. Responsibilities:• Coordinated and delegated carpenter’s and sub-contractor’s work to meet requirements of clients• Oversaw a team of 10 on multiple projects and created an engaged culture• Planned all phases of construction from beginning to end – creating timelines and deadlines for construction• Ensured construction met all requirements for the City of Atlanta’s Building Codes and Regulations• Requested, tracked, received, and delivered materials/tools for carpenters • Managed expenses and controlled budget that increased profit

- Prepared clubhouse and courts for members and guests- Organized and supervised activities during summer camp- Enacted customer service for guests that had issues or requests- Ensured safety, security and cleanliness of the property.