MIKE S. MIKESELL
Michigan City,IN
Summary
Delivered successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams. Achieved operational excellence through strategic leadership and collaboration. Fostered a detail-oriented environment that enhanced project management processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Football, Track, Wrestling Coach
Michigan City Area School
Michigan City, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Teach sport-specific skills and strategies.
- Mentor student-athletes in physical, emotional and social development.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams.
Owner/Operator
Crazytown Art Parlor
Crown Point, IN
11.2017 - Current
- Managed financial records and consignment sales for artists.
- Provided tattoo consultations, applications and art production.
- Designed and sold custom artwork.
Consultant/Planner/Job Rep
Global Edge Consultants @ BP Whiting Refinery
Whiting, IN
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated and scheduled jobs across departments in an oil refinery.
- Overseeing multiple crews to task completion.
- Collaborating with engineers on how to design and modify outdated systems.
Warehouse Manager
Crown Flooring
Crown Point, IN
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized goods and materials for sale and delivery.
- Scheduling services between customers and contractors.
- Created a safety-focused environment to prevent injuries and damage.
RCA Rural Motorized Carrier
United States Postal Service
Michigan City, IN
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered daily mail and packages with proper documentation.
- Maintained fast-paced, time-bound workflows.
- Fostered positive customer relations.
Secretary Treasurer
United Steel Workers Union 7-1
Whiting, IN
10.2006 - 07.2017
- Managed a $4.3M budget and union member dues.
- Led the Joint Health and Safety Committee and implemented safety systems.
- Negotiated agreements during a major strike, transitioning 1,600 employees back to work.
Outside operator / OSF / TAR Lead
BP Whiting Refinery
Whiting, IN
10.2006 - 07.2017
- Directed audits, budget creation, and workload management for TAR projects.
- Implemented industry-standard practices, including nitrogen reactor cool-down.
- Supervised multi-craft personnel and coordinated schedules for 400+ concurrent jobs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry, Secondary Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry, Secondary Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI05.1996
Skills
- Produced high-quality process operation renderings and blueprints using Microsoft Visio and the Microsoft Office Suite, contributing to successful project outcomes in the oil industry Achieved operational excellence by effectively managing machinery operations, including forklifts and backhoes, including the largest static and crawling cranes in the world to support project delivery
Certification
- CPR, First-Aid, ISO 19001 (Red Cross Certified)
- TWIC Certified
- Defensive Driving Certified
ACTIVITES & HONORS
- Full scholarship for Division I Wrestling, Central Michigan University
- Member of Student Government, Indiana University
Accomplishments
Was a gold coin recipient at BP for the bree design and completion of an above ground pump out system that had stalled. This project had to be completed due to aged and failing underground systems.
Timeline
High School Football, Track, Wrestling Coach
Michigan City Area School
03.2025 - Current
Consultant/Planner/Job Rep
Global Edge Consultants @ BP Whiting Refinery
09.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse Manager
Crown Flooring
07.2022 - 07.2023
RCA Rural Motorized Carrier
United States Postal Service
03.2022 - 07.2022
Owner/Operator
Crazytown Art Parlor
11.2017 - Current
Secretary Treasurer
United Steel Workers Union 7-1
10.2006 - 07.2017
Outside operator / OSF / TAR Lead
BP Whiting Refinery
10.2006 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry, Secondary Education
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry, Secondary Education
Central Michigan University