Michael Bearden
Aurora,CO
Summary
I am an accomplished professional with significant experience in managing day to day operations, managing/leading staff, project management, sales, account management, business development and relationship building. I have a passion for working with people & maximizing potential of both staff & operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Slade Glass
08.2022 - Current
- Directly oversee all staff and day to day operations. I work directly with the owners to design & execute strategic plans, goals and objectives. I recruit, hire and develop all staff with the assistance of established trade leads. I originally started as the Branch Manager of Arvada, before being moved to the larger Boulder location in October of 2023.
Sales and Commercial Project Management
Bath & Granite
07.2020 - 08.2022
- I moved from the supplier side of the granite business to the fabricator side. I grew my sales with homeowners to average just over $50k per month. I transitioned from the homeowner side to build our commercial business. I managed the entire process from beginning bids to contract. From there I managed each project from start to close-out and directly oversaw my installation team. Projects range from $5K to $1.2M
Outside Sales
KLZ Stone Supply
02.2019 - 07.2020
- I built relationships with granite and quartz countertop fabricators throughout Colorado, selling them fabrication tools, supplies and stone material. I had no granite experience or fabrication tools experience but was able to double the sales for multiple key accounts
Director of Sales
Colorado Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Started my own company and partnered with Colorado Insurance. I managed a team of insurance producers and increased sales from approximately $10,000 per month to over $40,000 per month.
Vice President of Operations, Northeast
SightLife & SightLife Surgical
08.2016 - 11.2017
- I was responsible for all operations of the Bethlehem, PA facility. I moved to the VP role upon completing the integration of SightLife and Northeast PA Lions Eye Bank. I was directly responsible for staff development, financial performance of the branch, establishing and achieving goals, and expanding the business.
Business Integration Director
SightLife
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Lead the acquisition/combination of SightLife and Northeast PA Lions Eye Bank to expand SightLife’s operations to a location in the Northeast U.S. Upon closing the deal, I lead the integration of personnel, SOP’s, processes and resources to function under the SightLife brand.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA01.2008
Skills
- Leadership/communication skills
- Project management
- Business development
- Relationship building
- Metric driven
- Independent/Self-motivated
- Client account management
- A love for engaging with people
- Branch operations management
- Excellent time management skills
Timeline
Branch Manager
Slade Glass
08.2022 - Current
Sales and Commercial Project Management
Bath & Granite
07.2020 - 08.2022
Outside Sales
KLZ Stone Supply
02.2019 - 07.2020
Director of Sales
Colorado Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
Vice President of Operations, Northeast
SightLife & SightLife Surgical
08.2016 - 11.2017
Business Integration Director
SightLife
04.2015 - 08.2016
BBA - Business Administration
Muhlenberg College
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