Michael Watson
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in business development and operations management, notably at Pineywood Portable Buildings. Skilled in strategic planning and customer relations, I excel in driving performance improvements and fostering strong professional networks. Achieved significant growth through meticulous attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach, enhancing both customer satisfaction and financial outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Pineywood Portable Buildings
09.2019 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Sales Representative/Yard Operations Manager
Green Trailer And Equipment
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - McConnell
01.1994 - 01.2014
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Agricultural Specialist IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - Ellis
01.1999 - 12.2013
- Analyzed crop performance data for better decision-making and future improvements in agricultural practices.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on essential resources such as seeds, chemicals, and equipment parts.
- Consulted on environmental regulations compliance, safeguarding farms from fines or penalties related to improper waste disposal or pesticide use.
- Developed comprehensive farm plans to optimize resource usage and maximize productivity.
Summer Farm Hand
Allen Sugarek Dairy
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Operated various farm machinery, allowing for faster completion of essential tasks.
- Displayed strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time and completing assigned tasks promptly; leading to increased trust from supervisors.
- Enhanced livestock health by regularly cleaning and sanitizing animal enclosures.
- Assisted with daily farm operations for efficient management of resources and time.
Farm Hand
Paul Krause Farm
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
Education
High School Diploma -
A.C. Jones High School
Beeville, TX05.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Business Administration
- Purchasing and planning
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Issue Resolution
- Professional Networking
- Business Planning
- Employee Training
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Business Development
- Performance Improvement
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Operations Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Bookkeeping
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Staff hiring
- Sales Planning
- Financial Management
- Sales Development
- Accounting management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Strategic Planning
- Start-Up Operations
- Business marketing
- New Business Development
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Public Speaking
- Sales strategics
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Financial Administration
- Task Delegation
- Financial Planning
- Process Improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Trends Analysis
- Cost analysis and savings
- Incident Response
- Regulatory Compliance
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Development
- E-commerce management
- Employee Development
- Talent Allocation
- Resources Allocation
- Contract Management
- Staffing oversight
- Consulting
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Corporate Governance
- Effective leader
- Business Management
- Marketing Strategies
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service Management
- Decision-Making
- Scheduling
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Goal Setting
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
- Customer Retention
- Employee Scheduling
- Performance Improvements
- Sales Strategies
- Business Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Records Organization and Management
- Administrative Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Direct Sales
- Staff training/development
- Data Analysis
- Proficient in [Software]
- Cost Control
- Sales Tracking
- Operations Oversight
- Inventory Management
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Calendar Management
- Process Improvements
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Price Structuring
- Sound Judgment
- Supplier Monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Employee Motivation
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Data Management
Timeline
Business Owner
Pineywood Portable Buildings
09.2019 - Current
Sales Representative/Yard Operations Manager
Green Trailer And Equipment
01.2014 - 11.2022
Agricultural Specialist IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - Ellis
01.1999 - 12.2013
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - McConnell
01.1994 - 01.2014
Summer Farm Hand
Allen Sugarek Dairy
01.1988 - 01.1992
Farm Hand
Paul Krause Farm
01.1985 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
A.C. Jones High School