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Michael Laake

Apollo Beach

Summary

Experienced operations and inventory specialist with 20+ years in inventory control, warehouse leadership, logistics, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to manage teams, reduce discrepancies, optimize processes, and ensure compliance in regulated environments. Skilled in SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office, with expertise in predictive modeling and risk-based strategy. Seeking leadership roles in inventory, warehouse, or logistics operations focused on accuracy, efficiency, and team coordination.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inventory Specialist

Trulieve
Tampa
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead daily cycle counts and inventory reconciliation, reducing variance through detailed SAP audits.
  • Initiated improvements in standard operating procedures (SOPs), streamlining warehouse workflows, and increasing team productivity.
  • Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks in compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a perfect safety record.
  • Collaborate with compliance and operations teams to support inventory audits and reporting integrity.
  • Serve as an informal team lead, contributing to training, morale, and best practice adoption.

Sports Analytics Consultant

Independent Contractor
Apollo Beach
11.2022 - Current
  • Built predictive models for NBA, MLB, and NHL performance using Excel and SQL to assist with forecasting and strategic applications.
  • Contributed to the modernization of a legacy baseball model through AI-driven enhancements in collaboration with analyst Derek Carty.
  • Applied A/B testing and machine learning to optimize player and game outcome predictions—skills transferable to demand forecasting and logistics modeling.

Gaming Supervisor / Poker Dealer

Multiple Florida Casinos/ Card Rooms
Tampa
06.2005 - 11.2023
  • Maintained operational control of fast-paced, high-stakes poker games, ensuring procedural accuracy, pacing, and dispute resolution in environments with over $100K in play.
  • Oversaw chip and cash accountability, enforced table compliance, and supported tournament logistics including dealer coordination and chip inventory.
  • Mentored new dealers and upheld high service standards during nationally televised events, demonstrating calm leadership and focus under pressure.
  • Executed rapid decision-making and multitasking in dynamic situations to maintain smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Configuration Analyst/Licensed Insurance Agent

FastLife
Sarasota
12.2016 - 12.2017

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Statistics

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Inventory & Warehouse Management
  • Forklift & Electric Pallet Jack Operation
  • Shipping & Receiving Coordination
  • Process Optimization & Efficiency
  • Data Analysis & Predictive Modeling (Excel, SAP)
  • Logistics Coordination & Operations
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Quality Control & Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Risk Management & Decision Making

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Electric Pallet Jack Certification
  • Heavy Equipment Operation Training
  • OSHA Safety Training

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Trulieve
10.2023 - Current

Sports Analytics Consultant

Independent Contractor
11.2022 - Current

Configuration Analyst/Licensed Insurance Agent

FastLife
12.2016 - 12.2017

Gaming Supervisor / Poker Dealer

Multiple Florida Casinos/ Card Rooms
06.2005 - 11.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Business Statistics

University of South Florida

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