Michael Payton
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in project execution and workplace safety compliance. Skilled in operational management and cost efficiency strategies, I effectively led teams to enhance workflow and ensure regulatory adherence, achieving significant improvements in project outcomes and safety standards. I have Fixed and flipped over 10 personally owned homes giving me extensive knowledge of home construction and the use of CPM to see that my projects are completed on or before projected completion dates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
H2O Tropical Fish Inc
North Port, FL
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and customer service standards.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Managed financial transactions, maintaining accurate records of sales and expenses.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices.
- Developed project plans and schedules to manage the construction of multiple custom aquariums and ponds
- Complex understanding of water filtration and construction.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced operational costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
Chief Explosives Technician
Ludwig Explosives Inc
Marseilles, IL
09.2007 - 07.2022
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with ATF, DNR, and DHS
- Oversaw management of explosive materials, ensuring accurate transportation and detonation adhering to both state and federal regulations.
- Supervised team members to enhance workflow efficiency in explosive material design and detonation operations.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and safety measures for handling explosives.
- Extensive knowledge of aggregates including working with concrete batch plants to ensure quality materials
- Scheduling of multistate jobs covering the entire midwest
- Planning and detonating of explosives which requires proper design to not exceed state ground vibration and or air overpressure laws.
- Reading and understanding project schedules
- Implementing leading-edge technologies to benefit real time projects.
- Proper mixing of explosives on site to specific densities to maximize velocity to ensure to reach the desired results of each application.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High Scool
Seneca, IL06-2000
Skills
- Project execution
- Workplace safety compliance
- Understanding of regulatory requirements
- Effective problem resolution
- Understanding of environmental compliance
- Coordinating with construction experts
- Skilled in operating heavy machinery
- Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A
- Clear and concise communication
- Operational management
- Cost efficiency strategies
- Informed decision-making
Certification
MSHA Certified in both surface and underground mining
Explosive licenses in multiple states throughout the midwest
Federal explosives License though DHS
CDL Class A with tanker
Advanced truck driving degree
Timeline
Owner
H2O Tropical Fish Inc
10.2020 - 11.2022
Chief Explosives Technician
Ludwig Explosives Inc
09.2007 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Seneca High Scool