Michael C.L. Martin
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as Owner/Lead Caterer at A.K. Catering, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing brand visibility and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Adept at problem-solving and fostering customer relationships, driving operational success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Owner /Lead Caterer
A.K. Catering
Fayetteville, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated food preparation and presentation for large-scale events, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling for efficient service delivery.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure product availability and reduce waste.
- Cultivated supplier relationships to secure reliable sourcing of quality products, enhancing service reliability.
- Formulated marketing strategies to boost brand visibility and engage customers effectively.
- Maintained financial records for budgeting and expense tracking purposes.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Trucking Dispatcher
Semer Constants Trucking
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.2007 - 06.2014
- Coordinated daily driver schedules and shipment routes to optimize delivery efficiency.
- Managed dispatch software to track vehicle locations and status updates.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments and compliance documents to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Provided support during emergency situations by adjusting dispatch plans quickly.
- Facilitated resolution of billing disputes between customers and carriers to enhance service satisfaction.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, manifests, safety reports.
- Maintained records of deliveries, pickups, and other related information for customer service purposes.
Boat Operator/First Sergeant Driver (GS-09)
74th Multi-Role Bridge Company
Fort Hood, USA
07.2002 - 10.2005
- Drive bridge trucks and other light vehicles, while also serving as Driver and/or deckhand on bridge erection boats.
- Managed command equipment valued at over 10.2 million dollars as First Sergeant's Driver.
- Facilitated daily transportation functions to enhance operational efficiency for the Command.
- Provided bridge support for gap crossing and rafting operations, facilitating soldier movement across rivers and rough terrain.
- Assemble, launch, retrieve, and maintain military fixed, ribbon and float bridges.
- Conduct reconnaissance, prepare bridge sites, and set up anchorage systems to prepare Bridge Sites.
- Assist in demolishing obstacles and installing wire/overhead anchorages prior to Bridge construction.
- Maintained accountability for over $26.3 million in engineering equipment, including float bridge systems and various boat erecting systems.
- Principal administrator, human resources specialist, and comptroller providing day to day operations to the Unit Commander. The top full-time (40hrs) civilian Army Reserve Technician in the organization with Secret Clearance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Military Science
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSome College (No Degree) - Project Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina, NCSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory management
- Compliance knowledge
- Dispatch coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Staff management
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary presentation
- Attention to detail
- Cooking methods
- Safe food handling
Certification
ServeSafe Food Handler’s Course-2024
Job Related Training
- 09/2024 ServeSafe Food Handler
- Commercial Driver's License
- SINGAR Communications Training- 2002
- Air Assault Tower Construction Crew - 1999
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Affiliations
Wounded Warrior Project
Accomplishments
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Timeline
Owner /Lead Caterer
A.K. Catering
07.2025 - Current
Trucking Dispatcher
Semer Constants Trucking
05.2007 - 06.2014
Boat Operator/First Sergeant Driver (GS-09)
74th Multi-Role Bridge Company
07.2002 - 10.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Military Science
Colorado Technical University
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College