PETER MICHELS
Longmont,CO
Summary
Vice President skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and leadership. Achieved significant process improvements and optimized vendor management, enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Dal-Tile Corporation
Denver , CO
01.2019 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings and market positioning.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals and strategies, aligning company policies with vision.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and innovation.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to align financial goals with corporate strategies.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize supply chain performance and reliability.
- Created communication strategies that enhanced engagement between management and employees across all levels.
- Developed and implemented training programs for leadership development and team growth.
- Oversaw human resources functions, ensuring effective recruitment, employee relations, training, and benefits administration to support organizational objectives.
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
Sales Service Center Manager
Dal-Tile
Denver, Colorado
01.1997 - 12.2018
- Operated a $15M sales center. Grew Sales from $8M to over $15M.
- Managed 4 Outside sales reps, 2 Architectural reps and a staff of 15 inside people.
- Managed daily operations of service center to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained operational income above 20% consistently%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Economics
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA05-1983
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Organizational leadership
- Vendor management
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Vice President
Dal-Tile Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Sales Service Center Manager
Dal-Tile
01.1997 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Economics
Eastern Washington University