Michael Schmidt
Topeka,KS
Summary
Motivated leader with a strong sense of urgency, unwavering determination, and dedicated focus on fostering employee growth and development. Skilled in inspiring and guiding teams to achieve organizational goals through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to creating a positive work environment that encourages innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement. Results-oriented professional thriving in fast-paced settings, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Operations
RNR Tire Express
Topeka, KS
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Property Manager
Eucalyptus Real Estate
Topeka, KS, USA
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Build and maintain a thriving community within 3 separate properties
- Supervise a team of leasing agents and maintenance staff to give a Wow experience for current and future tenants
- Manage the physical and financial performance of the 3 properties
- Build a new and improved culture within the 3 properties
- " Michael, you have done more in one week than what has been done in the last 3 years" as told by current resident
Design Consultant
Thrasher Foundation
Kansas City, KS
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design process.
- Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
- Optimized space planning for improved functionality in both residential and commercial spaces.
- Conducted site visits to ensure adherence to design specifications, addressing any issues promptly for seamless project execution.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored design solutions for residential and commercial projects.
District Manager
Rent-A-Center
Kansas City, MO, USA
09.2007 - 07.2021
- Have grown revenue and profit all years as a district manager
- Implemented new sales strategies, account management strategies, and developed plans for struggling stores
- Led the region in employee retention
- 7/11 stores grew over 200% profit year over year in 2021
- P&L management/ Inventory management / people development / sales and collections
Education
College in Computer Programming -
Bryan Career College
Topeka, KS02.2004
High school or equivalent - Foreign language/ Culture
Denver Center For International Studies
Denver, CO02.1996
Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Sales Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Profit & Loss
- Relationship Management
- Management
- P&L Management
- Sales Management
- Retail Management
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Restaurant Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Conflict Management
- Financial Report Writing
- Merchandising
- Operations Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Store Management Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Forecasting
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Pricing
- Procurement
- Account Reconciliation
- Office Management
- Recruiting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Event Planning
- Time management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Direct sales
- Sales
- Store management
- Payroll
- Google Suite
- Team management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project management
- Succession planning
- Retail sales
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Property Management
- Marketing
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Computer skills
- Project coordination
- Training & development
- Driving
- Cash handling
- Organizational skills
- Salesforce
- Windows
- Staff Development
- Business Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Revenue Generation
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
Certification
- Driver's License, 10/01/20 to 10/31/27
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
Gap of employment was due to severance package from RAC, and the decision to purchase and flip a residential property while off of full time work.
Assessments
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Real estate, Proficient, 07/01/23
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 06/01/24
- Sales skills, Proficient, 07/01/21
- Food service: Customer situations, Proficient, 08/01/24
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 12/01/21
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 07/01/21
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 08/01/24
Awards
- Certificate of Multi Leader Management, 04/01/18
- Presidents Award, 04/01/15, Awarded to top Performers in the company along with an all expense paid trip to the Bahamas.
- Presidents Award, 04/01/16, Awarded to the top performers in the company along with an all expense paid trip to Hawaii.
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
RNR Tire Express
10.2023 - 07.2024
Property Manager
Eucalyptus Real Estate
07.2023 - 10.2023
Design Consultant
Thrasher Foundation
08.2021 - 07.2023
District Manager
Rent-A-Center
09.2007 - 07.2021
College in Computer Programming -
Bryan Career College
High school or equivalent - Foreign language/ Culture
Denver Center For International Studies