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Michael Blizard

Clemmons,NC

Summary

Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Graybar Electric Company
01.2013 - Current
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and offering competitive compensation packages.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.

Senior Sales Representative

Graybar Electric Company
05.1998 - 12.2012
  • Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
  • Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
  • Continually navigated issues and solved complex strategy problems affecting sales growth and business direction.
  • Reached out to prospective leads through cold calling, applying variety of established selling methods.
  • Increased profitability and built sales pipeline by leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales techniques.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by successfully resolving challenges.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities for growth within target industries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
12.1993

Skills

  • Branch Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relationships
  • Excellent time management skills

Accomplishments

    Gamma Beta Epsilon Branch Award 2022

Hobbies

Guitarist Muddy Creek Revival Band 2022-Present 

Community Involvement

Property Chair Clemmons Presbyterian Church 2023-Present

Music Coordinator Elvis Show Fundraiser Clemmons Presbyterian 2024, 2017, 2018

Timeline

Branch Manager

Graybar Electric Company
01.2013 - Current

Senior Sales Representative

Graybar Electric Company
05.1998 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education

Appalachian State University

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