Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Mike Swiatek

Concord,NC

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BRANCH MANAGER

RED-D-ARC / AIRGAS
12.2024 - Current
  • Leverage Power BI for data analysis to support operational decisions, inventory counts, and identify KPIs to improve branch performance.
  • Utilize ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 for rental and sales processing, inventory tracking, procurement and performance improvement plans.
  • Control quoting and customer communications through CRM software, ensuring timely follow ups, accurate pricing, customer responsiveness, and quote-to-order conversion tracking.
  • Coordinate logistics, asset, and equipment availability throughout 50 service centers in the US and Canada.
  • Lead daily operations in one of the highest-volume rental equipment branches in the company specializing in welding and automation tools.
  • Manage a cross functional team to meet safety, quality, and customer service standards.
  • Partner with HR and senior management regarding hiring, employee development, safety. and performance improvement plans.
  • Managed financial aspects of the store, including budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and cost control measures to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.

WELDER FABRICATOR

AMERICAN EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS/ AMERICAN WELDING SERVICE
09.2021 - 12.2024
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Managed installation teams including hiring, training and continuous improvement plans of the technician team.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure production efficiency met company requirements.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Analyzed expenses and applied cost saving measures.
  • Prepared requests for proposals and quotes to potential customers.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

HUDSON BROTHERS MANUFACTURING
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Generated reports related to productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Monitored inventory to ensure inventory rates remained aligned with company standards.
  • Monitored repair and maintenance schedules, ensuring inspections were performed and met industry standards.
  • Conducted stakeholder engagement routines, mitigated risk, and provided product estimates.

DEPARTMENT LEAD

EARTHFARE
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Assessed inventory and analyzed product movement for timely delivery and inventory management.
  • Performed customer service and product management responsibilities.
  • Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
  • Monitored customers and employees to evaluate loss prevention risks, performance and customer service.

3PL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

NOLAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Researched and analyzed market trends to secure competitive line haul rates.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve a daily net sales average of $15,000.
  • Negotiated rates on shipping lanes with motor carriers in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • Uphold professional sales and operations protocol to detect theft and fraud.
  • Advertised truckloads on digital load boards to generate inbound calls.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
12-2014

Welding Technology -

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
12-2020

Skills

  • Power BI
  • CRM Software
  • Microsoft D365
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysts
  • Budget Management
  • Estimation
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
  • Procore Certified Estimator

Timeline

BRANCH MANAGER

RED-D-ARC / AIRGAS
12.2024 - Current

WELDER FABRICATOR

AMERICAN EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS/ AMERICAN WELDING SERVICE
09.2021 - 12.2024

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

HUDSON BROTHERS MANUFACTURING
02.2019 - 09.2021

DEPARTMENT LEAD

EARTHFARE
07.2017 - 02.2019

3PL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

NOLAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP
01.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Welding Technology -

Central Piedmont Community College
Mike Swiatek