MICHAEL LANDSTRA

Battle Creek,MI

Summary

Result-oriented, detail driven and experienced Team Leader with proven history of individual, team and company success at DMMI. I have provided leadership, continued growth and effective management, through continuous improvements, while striving for and achieving established goals in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. I have dedicated myself to applying policies, training, monitoring and building morale to enhance and drive growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader, Management

Denso Manufacturing Michigan Inc.

10.1994 - Current

Provided company with strong leadership, supervision, continuous growth and direction.
Established a culture of accountability within the team, resulting in higher levels of individual responsibility towards achieving organizational goals.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Established team priorities while ensuring safety, quality and productivity targets.
Collaborated with other management groups and support areas to align departmental objectives with company vision.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
Enhanced problem-solving skills within the team through facilitating brainstorming sessions and encouraging creative thinking.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Group and Corporate Sales

Detroit Pistons, Palace Sports & Entertainment

07.1990 - 01.1993

Achieved sales objectives by creating, implementing and updating strategic sales plans.
Researched potential customers and identified target markets for group sale campaigns.
Cultivated relationships with staff and clients to generate new and maintain established business.
Supervised on court promotional game day activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Business

Central Michigan University

Mt. Pleasant, MI

12-1989

Skills

Planning - goal setting, research, forecasting, scheduling, project management
Organization - prioritizing, decision making, time management, multi-tasking, networking, streamlining processes
Communication - collaboration, active listening, constructive feedback, documentation
Giving direction - influencing, conflict resolution, motivation, problem solving, feedback
Responding to feedback - performance evaluations, creating reports, troubleshooting, mentoring, recruitment

Customer focus and Employee scheduling - monitor customer schedules through Cigma, staff hours accordingly, communicate in timely manner
Staff development - leveling up associates, training courses, 1-1 discussions to see what their individual goals (short/long term are) and what I can do to assist in developing those skills
Positive attitude - teamwork driven, outstanding attendance record and outstanding performance appraisals over last 30 years
MS office - word, powerpoint, excel, cigma, teams, outlook, kronos, cooleaf

Middle school sport coach

I have been a coach for boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball and football.

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