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Michael Clark

Fort Mitchell,KY

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 3 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

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

The Aurora Cheesecake Bakery
Aurora, IN
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.

Concrete Finisher (Seasonal)

AMP Construction
West Chester, OH
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
  • Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
  • Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
  • Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
  • Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
  • Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
  • Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.

Equine Caretaker

Three Chimneys Inn
Lexington, KY
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained horse stalls, grooming areas, and paddocks.
  • Provided horses with daily feedings of hay, grain, supplements, and fresh water.
  • Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
  • Performed basic hoof care such as trimming and shoeing horses' feet.
  • Transported horses to competitions, shows, training facilities. using trailers or trucks.
  • Trained young horses in basic skills such as walking on a lead rope and loading into a trailer.
  • Supervised grooms while they worked with the horses to ensure safety for all involved parties.
  • Developed individual feeding plans based on each horse's nutritional needs.

Yard Driver

CertainTeed
Silver Grove, KY
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Received and verified delivery instructions for each load to ensure accuracy of deliveries.
  • Maintained communication with dispatch regarding traffic, road closures, and other delays.
  • Safely maneuvered truck in tight spaces while loading, unloading freight from docks, yards.
  • Ensured that cargo was properly secured before departing from yard or warehouse facility.
  • Worked with loaders and supervisor to move assigned trucks and trailers from one location to another.
  • Loaded material onto trucks and secured for transport.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Operational Reporting
  • Business Planning
  • Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Data Entry
  • Shipping and Receiving Understanding
  • Stock Management
  • Performance Optimization
  • Continuous Integration
  • Project Management
  • Multitasking
  • Self Motivation
  • Technical Writing

Certification

  • Trauma Shock/Splinting/Bleeding Control (Elsmere Fire Protection District)
  • Radio Communications (Edgewood Fire/EMS)
  • Auto Extrication (Edgewood Fire/EMS)
  • Aircraft Familiarization (Edgewood Fire/EMS)
  • FIRE COMMISSION APPROVED Drivers Training (Edgewood Fire/EMS)
  • HAM Radio Licensee (2015)

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Owner/Operator

The Aurora Cheesecake Bakery
03.2023 - 02.2024

Concrete Finisher (Seasonal)

AMP Construction
04.2022 - 05.2023

Equine Caretaker

Three Chimneys Inn
01.2022 - 02.2023

Yard Driver

CertainTeed
10.2021 - 12.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

Eastern Kentucky University
Michael Clark