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Michael Merz

Sunland Park,NM

Summary

Results-driven owner/manger with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

CDM Plumbing Inc DBA Roto-Rooter
08.2019 - Current
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Growth in plumbing sales from 4.4 million to 6.2 million
  • Growth in water restoration from 700 thousand to 1.1 million

Division Manager

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
06.2010 - 08.2019
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead.
  • Growth in sales from 8 million to 12 million

Hiring and Recruiting Manager

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
02.2004 - 06.2010
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
  • Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.

Branch Manager in Training

Orkin Pest Control
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2004 - 04.2006
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assist Branch Manager in achieving gross profit and revenue goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

General Manager

Jos. A. Banks Clothier
Pittsburgh, PA
03.1996 - 01.2004
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

District Manager

Kuppenheimer Menswear
Louisville, KY
01.1987 - 02.1996
  • Supervised 6 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
12.2006

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
12.1986

Skills

  • Business Process Optimization
  • Personnel Management
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • IICRC Certified Microbial Remediation
  • IICRC Certified Applied Structural Drying
  • IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration
  • IICRC Certified Trama & Crime Scene

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

CDM Plumbing Inc DBA Roto-Rooter
08.2019 - Current

Division Manager

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
06.2010 - 08.2019

Branch Manager in Training

Orkin Pest Control
03.2004 - 04.2006

Hiring and Recruiting Manager

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
02.2004 - 06.2010

General Manager

Jos. A. Banks Clothier
03.1996 - 01.2004

District Manager

Kuppenheimer Menswear
01.1987 - 02.1996

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • IICRC Certified Microbial Remediation
  • IICRC Certified Applied Structural Drying
  • IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration
  • IICRC Certified Trama & Crime Scene
Michael Merz