MICHAEL GOODE
McCordsville,IN
Summary
Technical operations and industrial maintenance professional with a wealth of hands-on experience in warehouse systems and material handling equipment. Proven track record in project management, electrical troubleshooting, and operational efficiency, leading installation crews while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operations Manager
Logistics Liquidators, LLC
McCordsville, Indiana
06.2018 - Current
- Manage all business operations involving the purchase, sale, transportation, installation, and repair of warehouse equipment throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
- Managed projects involving pallet rack systems, conveyors, shelving, mezzanines, wire partitions, industrial lighting, fans, and other warehouse equipment.
- Coordinated transportation, dismantling, storage, and installation of industrial material handling systems.
- Supervised installation crews while maintaining OSHA-compliant safety practices.
- Installed warehouse racking and guarding systems for a 460,000-square-foot distribution center.
- Prepared estimates, contracts, purchasing, invoicing, scheduling, and customer support.
- Highlighted major achievements in project management and operational efficiencies.
- Operated forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other industrial equipment.
Vice President – Used Equipment Division
Storage Solutions, Inc.
Westfield, IN
08.1998 - 06.2017
- Oversaw operations for used material handling equipment division, managing millions in inventory.
- Facilitated purchasing and selling of warehouse equipment nationwide.
- Evaluated used industrial equipment for purchase and resale opportunities.
- Developed tailored customer solutions for warehouse expansion and relocation projects.
- Coordinated logistics for efficient equipment removal and installation processes.
- Produced trade show video and crafted company slogan to enhance brand visibility.
Electric Forklift Technician
Godwin Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.1996 - 08.1998
- Diagnosed and repaired all makes of electric forklifts, ensuring optimal performance.
- Performed electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Completed field service repairs at customer locations throughout Indiana to minimize downtime.
- Trained personnel lacking electrical troubleshooting skills to improve team capabilities.
- Resolved electrical issues on three Raymond 537 forklifts for Walmart DC in Greencastle, completing repairs in 1.5 days after month-long inactivity.
- Focused on efficient troubleshooting and repair processes to boost service efficiency.
Sales / Purchasing
Material Handling Exchange
Indianapolis, IN
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Purchased and sold used warehouse equipment.
- Built relationships with customers throughout Indiana.
- Designed a quoting spreadsheet that weighted associated costs based on estimated sell price vs actual weight of the items being sold.
Electric Forklift Technician
OKI Systems
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.1989 - 06.1995
- Repaired electric forklifts from multiple manufacturers.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical failures.
- Routinely resolved electrical issues that other technicians were unable to fix.
- Performed preventive maintenance and emergency service.
- Worked on Crown Forklifts' most technical turret trucks.
- Was asked by Walmart Corporate if I would train mechanics for them nationwide.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southport High School
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Industrial Equipment Installation
- Warehouse Rack Systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Electric Forklift Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting (AC/DC)
- Industrial Controls
- Pneumatics & Hydraulics
- Preventive maintenance
- Project management
- Team Leadership
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- PLC Programming (Siemens LOGO!)
- Mechanical Repair
- Welding & Fabrication
- CAD Design
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Contract negotiation
- Business management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem solving
- Negotiation
Major Technical Projects
- Rack Upright Saw, Designed and built an automated saw for reclaiming damaged pallet rack uprights., Included:, Complete CAD design, MIG welding and fabrication, Pneumatic clamping system, Electrical control panel, Siemens LOGO! PLC programming, Remote operation capability, Safety interlocks
- 460,000-Square-Foot Distribution Center, Managed installation of warehouse racking systems for a new distribution center., Responsibilities included:, Project planning, Crew coordination, Equipment logistics, Rack installation, Safety compliance
- Industrial LED Lighting Conversion, Used Cad to Design and build dual-use custom carriers fitted to hold both new and old lights allowing two technicians to replace approximately 1,860 fluorescent fixtures with LED lighting throughout an active warehouse while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Custom Business Databases, Designed and built FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access databases to manage:, Quoting, Purchasing, Inventory, CRM, Export to Mas200, Cost averaging.
Timeline
Owner / Operations Manager
Logistics Liquidators, LLC
06.2018 - Current
Vice President – Used Equipment Division
Storage Solutions, Inc.
08.1998 - 06.2017
Electric Forklift Technician
Godwin Company
06.1996 - 08.1998
Sales / Purchasing
Material Handling Exchange
06.1995 - 06.1996
Electric Forklift Technician
OKI Systems
01.1989 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
Southport High School