Michael Amell
Watertown,NY
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Owner
Owner
Watertown, NY
04.2009 - Current
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering merchandise from suppliers.
- Assisted customers with product selections based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Identified opportunities for growth within the market segment served by the store.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make appropriate adjustments.
- Performed financial analysis of operations including evaluating pricing structures, cost control measures.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring their satisfaction.
Project Manager
Sunesis Construction Co.
West Chester, OH
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
Laboratory Field Engineer
Converse Laboratories
Watertown, NY
02.1993 - 02.1999
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
Environmental Technician
Hydrosystems Inc.
Sterling, VA
02.1991 - 02.1992
- Performed extensive field sampling and analysis of soil, water, air, hazardous materials and other related environmental media.
- Collected samples from surface water bodies for laboratory analysis.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization as needed.
- Participated in public meetings to discuss proposed projects that may have an impact on the environment.
- Took samples and ran tests to determine quality of produced water.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2002
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Customer Service
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Purchasing and Planning
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Business Marketing
Affiliations
Skiing, Fishing , Hunting, auto racing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Store Owner
Owner
04.2009 - Current
Project Manager
Sunesis Construction Co.
04.2003 - 04.2008
Laboratory Field Engineer
Converse Laboratories
02.1993 - 02.1999
Environmental Technician
Hydrosystems Inc.
02.1991 - 02.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University At Buffalo