Michael Kraydich
South Lyon,MI
Summary
I am a driven individual with exceptional focus and dedication to accomplishing business objectives and exceeding customer expectations. I have a 20+ year history of success in the fields of sales, management, procurement and distribution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Procurement Coordinator
Marketplace Homes
Plymouth, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Search for and onboard new vendors for property management needs.
- Work with existing vendors to maintain productive relationships.
- Manage day-to-day communications with multiple vendors simultaneously.
- Manage and schedule a team of on-staff field technicians on a daily basis.
- Work closely with the property management team to ensure the correct vendor or field tech is assigned to each job.
- Work with our legal team in scheduling personnel for court appearances.
Leasing Sales Agent
Base Camp Leasing
, MI
06.2020 - Current
- Work as the MI leasing sales agent, specializing in leasing hunting properties.
- Contact landowners via prequalified leads and cold calls to sell them on the Base Camp Leasing program.
- Travel to properties once agreement is reached to inspect and get necessary info for leasing.
- Create property listings and marketing materials to sell property leases to prospective hunting groups.
- Determine property listing prices and coordinate negotiations between landowners and hunting groups.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or goals set forth by leadership.
- Worked as a real estate agent for Base Camp from September 2022 until April 2023. Specialized in recreational real estate sales.
Logistics and Facilities Coordinator
Digested Organics
Plymouth, MI
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Managed the shipping process for large filtration units both domestically and overseas. Also managed the smaller daily shipping needs.
- Managed daily operations of facility including grounds and equipment.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Oversee quality control on all incoming and outgoing orders and shipments.
- Led daily meetings with the fabrication, assembly and safety teams to address shop safety needs and implement process improvements.
- Operated forklift, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms.
Branch Operations Manager
Distribution International
Redford, MI
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Responsible for P&L statement and EBITDA of the Distribution International Redford, MI branch. Consistently performed over target sales numbers and profits. Helped grow EBITDA over 100% from 2014-2022.
- Managed sales staff and personally executed job quotes for larger jobs and top customers.
- Managed procurement process for the branch while placing purchase orders, reviewing vendor confirmations, and maintaining inventory levels.
- Helped develop a culture of safety in the company and had a flawless safety record in the branch.
- Worked closely with vendors to receive competitive daily pricing as well as job pricing for larger projects.
- Managed warehouse personnel, truck drivers and sales staff.
- Worked with our top customers on a daily basis receiving orders, completing quotes, etc.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
- Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
Warehouse Manager
Mechanical Insulation Supply
Redford, MI
06.1996 - 07.2014
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
Education
Real Estate License -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate
MichiganHigh School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School
Warren, MISkills
- Branch Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Procurement
- Process Improvement
- Inside and Outside Sales
- Business Development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Organization & Multi Tasking
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Forklift Certification
- Overhead Crane Certification
- Decision Making
Timeline
Vendor Procurement Coordinator
Marketplace Homes
09.2024 - Current
Logistics and Facilities Coordinator
Digested Organics
04.2023 - 06.2024
Leasing Sales Agent
Base Camp Leasing
06.2020 - Current
Branch Operations Manager
Distribution International
08.2014 - 08.2022
Warehouse Manager
Mechanical Insulation Supply
06.1996 - 07.2014
Real Estate License -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate
High School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School