Michael Wespinter
Evart,MI
Summary
The position will offer diversity and challenge while providing opportunities for personal and professional growth along with opportunities to be helpful to other people. The position will also offer the opportunity to work with people in a problem-solving capacity, adding value to business activities. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Pest Control Provider
Industrial Fumigant Company
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Complete pest control services for food manufacturing facilities to include daily/weekly service in conjunction with special services like fogging, fumigation, avian and wildlife mitigation, and other services related to food safety.
Project Supervisor
Stratosphere Quality
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Life cycle management of third-party inspection projects at host facilities
- Setup, staffing, definition of projects, customer communication, management of sort activity, and quality outcomes meeting host facility needs while protecting customer interests
- Writing work/inspection instructions and auditing compliance.
Optical Manager
Vision Center at Meijer
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Operational management of corporate retail optical store licensed to operate in the Meijer stores
- Manage patient flow, staffing, ordering, and other facets of day-to-day operations
- Marketing and growing the business to exceed the financial plan.
Warranty Setup Technician
Contract position - Eaton Corporation
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Mechanical setup and teardown of Medium to Heavy Duty Truck transmissions for failure analysis
- Participated in 5S initiatives in the facility and assisted other functional areas with testing, shipping/receiving, and other duties as requested.
General Manager
Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Operational management of a corporate retail optical store
- P/L responsibilities have included maintaining profitability through cost containment in a declining market
- Grew business in the first year exceeding the budget plan by 24%
- Responsible for daily operations, HR functions, including hiring decisions, training, counseling, discipline, and termination where necessary.
General Manager
Neighborhood Cleaners
03.2004 - 12.2008
- Operational management of two site retail dry cleaning facilities with an on-site processing plant at the main site
- P/L responsibilities have included maintaining profitability through cost containment in a declining market
- Increased Sales / Labor ratio from high teens to mid 30% range over 4 years
- Implemented a computerized order tracking system that reduced retail side labor by roughly 25%
- The same system reduced lost items from approximately 125 / yr to 15, which in turn reduced claim costs
- Responsible for daily operations, HR functions, including hiring decisions, training, counseling, discipline, and termination where necessary
- Responsible for DLEG, MDEQ, and other agencies for inspections and reporting
- Operational and preventive maintenance on all equipment including high-pressure steam boiler, processing equipment, computer, and peripheral maintenance.
Office Manager
The Eye Associates
04.2003 - 03.2004
- Manage Office to optimize staff utilization and branch office profitability
- Scheduled appointments for medical staff, Coded and entered medical diagnostic data, billed visits to insurance companies and collected amounts due from patients, greeted patients and coordinated visits, collected and entered patient personal and insurance data, built patient charts and maintain files, and performed other office duties as needed
- Operate a computer using MICROMED, AS400, spreadsheet, word processing, and other applications.
Retail Department Manager
K-Mart
03.2002 - 04.2003
- Provide assistance to customers to drive sales, maintain retail merchandising procedures including inventory and presentation, manage efforts of support staff, manage profit and loss in departments, including investigating discrepancies, assure proper placement, pricing and signage for merchandise, set ad merchandise and assure appropriate signage
- Operate computer and RMU for report generation, inventory processing, investigation, verification of information, and correction of discrepancies.
Collections Clerk
The Eye Associates
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Improved collections efficiency by promptly contacting delinquent customers and negotiating payment arrangements.
- Reduced bad debt losses with diligent follow-up on overdue accounts and timely escalation of issues to management.
- Maintained accurate customer records, updating contact information and account details as needed.
- Enhanced team productivity by sharing best practices and collaborating closely with colleagues to resolve complex cases.
Digital Sales Specialist
Dynamic Business Systems
04.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed New Business development for company startup
- Managed client prospecting and sales activity, including appointments and scheduling, and developed knowledge of applicable industries, industry segments, and competitor products through research and study
- Managed business expenses and costs, serviced existing client base as needed, and applied training and development to daily sales activity
- Operate a computer using spreadsheets, word processing, and other applications.
Insurance Agent
Bankers Life and Casualty Co
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Managed New Business development for company startup
- Managed client prospecting and sales activity, including appointments and scheduling, and developed knowledge of applicable industries, industry segments, and competitor products through research and study
- Managed business expenses and costs, serviced existing client base as needed, and applied training and development to daily sales activity
- Operate a computer using spreadsheets, word processing, and other applications.
Quality Assurance Manager
Alsons Corporation
10.1995 - 10.2000
- Managed a department of four inspectors, one technician, and one returns clerk in the Plumbing Products Division of Masco Corporation
- Maintained budgeting responsibility including forecast versus actual, personnel management, and technical development
- Developed inspection standards with manufacturing and engineering in receiving, injection molding, and assembly areas
- Developed inspection standards and specifications with supply base in decorative plating facilities, injection molding, and purchased products
- Developed inspection standards and specifications with customers for finished surfaces and finished products, including storage, shipping methods, and practices
- Researched discrepancies and implemented corrective action to improve quality and productivity
- Implemented gage control and documentation program in the injection molding department
- Implemented and managed two safety programs
- Operate a computer using AS400, SPC, spreadsheet, word processing, and other applications
- Developed program management skills through new product launches
- Assisted in the move of the facility to a new location, including closure of the old facility, inventory, and preparation for auction of items not moved to a new location.
Quality Manager
Perstorp Components
08.1983 - 10.1995
- Served as Management Representative for QS9000 implementation
- Managed a department of three production auditors, one SPC analyst, one technician, and a product test lab staff of three
- Supported Project management team in vehicle development during all phases of pre-production and launch
- Investigated and resolved customer and supplier concerns, including site visits and documentation
- Worked with GM to certify test lab and equipment
- Responsible for in-house quality training and records
- Duplicate responsibilities in Fort Wayne, IN facility
- Daily departmental administration, including personnel management, budget reconciliation, cost of quality tracking, and reporting
- Coordination of procedures and testing for product certification, documentation of procedures, and upkeep of quality manuals
- Conducted internal and external quality system surveys to assess the effectiveness of quality management processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Approximately 64 Credit Hours, Business Management
Glen Oaks CC, 1984 To 1986,
Centreville, MIHigh School Diploma -
Portage Central HS
Portage, MI06.1974
Skills
- General Manager,
- Plant and Retail Operations Manager,
- Office Manager,
- Retail Department Manager;
- Collections Clerk; Sales Executive;
- Insurance Agent;
- Quality Assurance Manager;
- Project Management;
- P&L responsibilities,
- Investigating discrepancies and research solutions,P
- Proficiency in computer operation including AS400 system interface, spreadsheet, word processing,
- SPC,
- Internet software applications
- Fork truck and general labor experience
- Mechanically inclined
- Problem Solver
- Flexible and Adaptable
Specialized Training
- AMERICAN SUPPLIER INSTITUTE SEMINARS Statistical thinking for manufacturing process control. Taguchi methods - Quality engineering.
- FLORIDA SCHOOL OF INSURANCE Life and annuities license preparation class Health insurance license preparation class
- HILLSDALE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER Microsoft Excel user training Microsoft Word user training
- MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE LICENSE
- CDL-C with HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT
Timeline
Licensed Pest Control Provider
Industrial Fumigant Company
11.2016 - 04.2021
Project Supervisor
Stratosphere Quality
08.2015 - 10.2016
Optical Manager
Vision Center at Meijer
04.2012 - 05.2015
Warranty Setup Technician
Contract position - Eaton Corporation
05.2011 - 04.2012
General Manager
Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
12.2008 - 04.2011
General Manager
Neighborhood Cleaners
03.2004 - 12.2008
Office Manager
The Eye Associates
04.2003 - 03.2004
Retail Department Manager
K-Mart
03.2002 - 04.2003
Collections Clerk
The Eye Associates
01.2002 - 07.2002
Digital Sales Specialist
Dynamic Business Systems
04.2001 - 01.2002
Insurance Agent
Bankers Life and Casualty Co
10.2000 - 04.2001
Quality Assurance Manager
Alsons Corporation
10.1995 - 10.2000
Quality Manager
Perstorp Components
08.1983 - 10.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Approximately 64 Credit Hours, Business Management
Glen Oaks CC, 1984 To 1986,
High School Diploma -
Portage Central HS