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MICHAEL COOPER
Fulshear,TX
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President
Superior Trophies and Buckles
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 04.2025
- Directed full operational oversight, managing budgets over $1.5M and improving profit margins by 25% year-over-year.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives that expanded market share by 40% through product diversification and regional partnerships.
- Strengthened vendor relations, negotiating contracts that reduced supply chain costs by 18% while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Championed data-driven performance management using KPIs, resulting in a 20% improvement in cross-departmental productivity.
- Established company-wide recognition programs, increasing employee engagement scores by 35%.
Vice President
The Hat Store
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Grew customer satisfaction by 90% through training programs and implementation of a client-first culture.
- Orchestrated business plans that led to a 32% growth in annual revenue over a 3-year period.
- Recruited and mentored a high-performing leadership team, reducing turnover by 22% within the first year.
- Led internal communication improvements that decreased project completion time by 15%.
- Acted as strategic advisor to the CEO, influencing initiatives that led to expanded retail presence and brand equity.
Project Manager
DURWOOD GREENE
Stafford, TX
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed 75+ concurrent infrastructure projects, maintaining 100% on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Reduced project risks by 25% through proactive monitoring and stakeholder collaboration.
- Improved client satisfaction scores by 30% by streamlining communication and issue resolution protocols.
- Initiated cross-training programs that improved team efficiency and decreased rework incidents by 18%.
- Implemented project tracking tools that enhanced reporting accuracy by 40%.
General Manager
Constantin Precision Instruments
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Directed a team of machinists and office staff, achieving a 20% reduction in lead times via lean production methods.
- Facilitated ISO 9001 certification process, enhancing quality assurance and operational credibility.
- Collaborated with clients on product redesigns that reduced costs by 15% while maintaining quality.
- Increased customer retention by 28% through streamlined client communication and service optimization.
- Launched an internal quality audit system that cut defects by 22%.
Project Manager
Longwood Elastomers
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Delivered technical advisement to the sales team, increasing proposal success rates by 35%.
- Managed cross-departmental projects that contributed to a 12% gain in production output.
- Implemented a standardized workflow that cut production delays by 25%.
- Facilitated customer solution workshops, enhancing product development timelines by 15%.
- Optimized inventory processes, leading to a 10% reduction in material waste.
Director of Sales and Project Management
Custom Rubber Products
04.2007 - 04.2013
- Led a 6-member sales team, achieving a 16% annual growth in sales across key accounts.
- Expanded client portfolio by 40%, contributing significantly to revenue increases from $3M to $48M.
- Strengthened pipeline development by collaborating with engineering teams on custom solutions.
- Trained staff on consultative selling techniques, raising customer satisfaction ratings by 33%.
- Standardized CRM processes, resulting in a 20% boost in lead-to-conversion efficiency.
Managing Director-Livestock Competitions
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
07.2002 - 04.2007
- Oversaw $2.5M in combined revenue and expenses, delivering annual surpluses through cost-reduction initiatives.
- Led a team of full-time and seasonal staff, improving scheduling efficiency by 30%.
- Implemented an online entry system that cut temporary staffing costs by 20%.
- Revamped event layouts, increasing foot traffic by 18% and vendor engagement.
- Negotiated vendor contracts that reduced utility expenses by 15%.
Agriculture Science Advisor
Katy/Aldine Independent School District
07.1997 - 07.2002
- Directed FFA program operations and managed logistics for student competition participation.
- Boosted student involvement by 40% through curriculum innovations and community outreach.
- Coordinated livestock programs, earning state recognition for program excellence.
- Developed grant proposals that secured $100K+ in funding for agricultural education.
- Established alumni network to support mentorship and fundraising efforts.
Timeline
Vice President
The Hat Store
04.2018 - 03.2024
Vice President
Superior Trophies and Buckles
09.2017 - 04.2025
Project Manager
DURWOOD GREENE
08.2016 - 09.2017
General Manager
Constantin Precision Instruments
01.2014 - 04.2016
Project Manager
Longwood Elastomers
04.2013 - 12.2013
Director of Sales and Project Management
Custom Rubber Products
04.2007 - 04.2013
Managing Director-Livestock Competitions
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
07.2002 - 04.2007
Agriculture Science Advisor
Katy/Aldine Independent School District
07.1997 - 07.2002
Associate of Science - Rangeland Ecology And Management
Texas A&M University
09.1992 - 12.1996
Education
Associate of Science - Rangeland Ecology And Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 09.1992 - 12.1996
Skills
- Targeted marketing
- Customer education
- Data analysis
- Staff training
Summary
Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Certification
- Certified State of Texas Secondary Education Teaching Certificate - Lifetime
Accomplishments
Managed budgets
Team Builder
Results Driven
Interests
Outdoors
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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morning
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evening
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Software
Microsoft Suite
Quickbooks
CRM
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
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