Michael Bacon Jr
Athens,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor/Clergy
Athens UPC
03.2015 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
Logistics Manager
Red Dot Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Coordinated dispatching of 15 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Purchasing Manager
Red Dot Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used Microsoft office to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Used Quickbooks, several other inventory keeping software.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Production Manager
Red Dot Corporation
06.2005 - 09.2013
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess gas levels.
- Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives savings of at least $250K per year.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Production Worker
Red Dot Corporation
06.1998 - 09.2013
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to keep up with high production needs.
- Assembled and tested various products to meet production requirements and quality control standards.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Stick/Mig Welding, Certified in both in 2013.
- Welded and fitted thousands of steel beams/rafters/columns.
Education
Stick Welding Certificate - Stick Welding
TVCC
Athens09.1999
High School Diploma -
Athens High School
Athens05.1998
Skills
- Efficient time management
- Officiating
- Prepare Talks
- Lead Prayers
- Church Calendar Coordination
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Strategic Planning
- Community Service
- Vocational Education
- Crisis Management
- Counseling
- Congregational Care
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Licensed - Ordained Minister through the UPCI. Since 2015.
Timeline
Pastor/Clergy
Athens UPC
03.2015 - Current
Logistics Manager
Red Dot Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2018
Purchasing Manager
Red Dot Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2018
Production Manager
Red Dot Corporation
06.2005 - 09.2013
Production Worker
Red Dot Corporation
06.1998 - 09.2013
Stick Welding Certificate - Stick Welding
TVCC
High School Diploma -
Athens High School