Mike Sherman
Toronto,SD
Summary
Accomplished operations professional with a focus on problem-solving and relationship building. Successfully led teams to optimize performance, manage budgets, and drive compliance with company standards, ensuring sustainable growth and operational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. Director of Operations
TAKKION
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2021 - Current
- Led business segment from 160 employees in 2021 to over 400 today.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with support areas, including safety, training, recruiting, HR, fleet, sales, and finance, to drive scalable growth.
- Developed annual budgets with operations managers, ensuring alignment with monthly performance targets.
VP of Operations and Partner
RENEW Energy Maintenance
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
08.2009 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with three partners to scale renewable energy company from start-up to over 150 employees. Our vision was to drive down operational costs of Wind Projects by innovative up-tower heavy mechanical repair solutions.
- Strategized over best opportunities to generate revenue and help fund future growth
- Oversaw vendor and partner relationships to ensure contract performance and value delivery
- Managed hands-on field operations and employee training while ensuring completion of back-office tasks
- Developed essential business systems to support company growth
- Traveled the country meeting with customers and engaging with our teams
Operations Manager
Energy Maintenance Service
Gary, South Dakota
06.2000 - 08.2009
- Oversaw daily operations as Operations Manager, managed 50 technicians to optimize crew efficiency.
- Worked my way to Field Foreman, leading small crews of 2 to 8 technicians, working with cranes performing heavy mechanical repairs
- Traveled country as entry-level technician, performing maintenance and repair of wind turbines to ensure operational reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCook Central
Salem, SD05-1999
Skills
- Business strategy
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer engagement
- Relationship building
Timeline
SR. Director of Operations
TAKKION
01.2021 - Current
VP of Operations and Partner
RENEW Energy Maintenance
08.2009 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
Energy Maintenance Service
06.2000 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
McCook Central