Michael LaCount
Pardeeville,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Cultivates a positive workplace culture through collaboration and best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Verona Area School District
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help organization evolve and grow
- Introduced new methods that streamlined practices and systems to reduce turnaround time and lower costs for business, operations, and human resources offices
- Collaborate with student services department regularly to ensure student success
- Manage $4 million transportation budget
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
- Direct and manage transportation with contracted carrier for District
- Implement risk management program as Certified School Risk Manager, resulting in substantial savings through insurance and building costs
- Implement and oversee purchasing and procurement for District, realizing cost savings through competitive pricing
- Work closely with finance team for annual district budget, audit, and WI DPI reporting
Executive Assistant
Verona Area School District
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics
- Updated financial spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
Transportation Coordinator
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Analyze ongoing transportation needs in relation to District guidelines and formulate most efficient and cost effective method of meeting needs resulting in increased efficiency
- Managed and monitored $11 million annual transportation budget across multiple district accounts
- Perform routing of contracted transportation services based on current and/or anticipated needs
- Maintain and provide reports/listings for various purposes
- Compile bus route information for publication and distribution to appropriate staff and contracted carriers
- Assist in development and implementation of Board of Education policies
Freight Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Experience with constant fluctuating work hours
- Review all administration of train including shipping documents and schedules
- Monitor any equipment issues, prioritize mechanical problems and arrange for repairs at next terminal
Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Trained Marines in all phases of Marine Corps Marksmanship Program on qualification and requalification on small arms ranges through teaching and practical application
- Assisted in operation of firing ranges as well as teaching classes on M9 service pistol, M16 and M4 service rifles
- Managed and supervised up to 60 Marines while teaching classes and on rifle/pistol range
- Conducted firearm safety training for battalion and regiment Marines
Motor Transport Operator / Logistics
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Served as fire team leader; responsible for six Marines
- Transporting troops and gear utilizing various tactical vehicles
- Served as chief dispatcher for motor pool consisting of 40 vehicles
- Served as Logistics Coordinator in S-4 logistics office coordinating over 300 missions and requests for support for battalion and regiment
- Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature to superiors
- Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration -
Edgewood College
05.2026
Master of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2023
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Change
Edgewood College
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior And Leadership
Edgewood College
08.2018
Skills
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Strong written communication
- Logistics
- Effective team leader
- Strong verbal communication
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Staff training experience
- Operations Management
- Data Analysis
- Workflow Optimization
Accomplishments
- Successfully negotiated multimillion dollar transportation contract for school district.
- Successfully implemented several programs within school district, saving substantial time and money across numerous departments.
- Awarded Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation for coordinating over three hundred logistical support missions.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Verona Area School District
04.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
Verona Area School District
08.2021 - 04.2022
Transportation Coordinator
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2015 - 08.2021
Freight Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
09.2014 - 08.2015
Combat Marksmanship Trainer
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 07.2014
Motor Transport Operator / Logistics
United States Marine Corps
07.2010 - 07.2014
Doctorate of Business Administration -
Edgewood College
Master of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Change
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior And Leadership
Edgewood College
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