Micheal Courter
Mancelona,MI
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 20 plus years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Architectural Designer
Hilltop Lawn and Landscape
Mancelona, MI
03.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Project Manager
Horrocks Landscape
Ionia, MI
06.2003 - 11.2013
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Production Manager
Meridian Automotive Systems
Ionia, MI
03.1998 - 06.2003
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Tool Die Maker
Meridian Automotive Systems
Ionia, MI
06.1991 - 03.1998
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Fabricate die parts from drawings or skhes using a variety of materials including steel, aluminum and plastics.
- Design new tools and fixtures to improve production processes.
- Perform welding operations when needed for the repair of tooling components.
- Utilize precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify dimensions of completed products.
- Identify potential design improvements that would reduce costs or increase quality of product output.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Collaborate with engineering staff to develop new designs that meet customer specifications.
- Train new employees on the proper use of machine shop equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered during the production process by providing technical advice as needed.
Machinist
Tomco Tool & Die
Belding, MI
08.1987 - 06.1991
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
Education
Journeyman Tool Maker - Journeyman Tool Maker
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI06-1993
High School Diploma -
Central Montcalm High School
Stanton, MI06-1989
Machine Tool Technology
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI06-1989
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Marketing tactics
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Management
Timeline
Owner/Architectural Designer
Hilltop Lawn and Landscape
03.2013 - Current
Project Manager
Horrocks Landscape
06.2003 - 11.2013
Production Manager
Meridian Automotive Systems
03.1998 - 06.2003
Tool Die Maker
Meridian Automotive Systems
06.1991 - 03.1998
Machinist
Tomco Tool & Die
08.1987 - 06.1991
Journeyman Tool Maker - Journeyman Tool Maker
Montcalm Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Montcalm High School
Machine Tool Technology
Montcalm Community College
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