Michael Laverty

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Trinity, Fl ***55

abmhez@r.postjobfree.com ( Cell: 727-***-****

Professional Experience

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE-

May 2009- present

Business Program Coordinator

Business instructor and program coordinator responsible for on line and on

ground course facilitation and instruction at this regionally accredited

baccalaureate degree granting institution.

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

July 2006-present

On line Business Instructor

Business instructor and trainer responsible for training and development of

new instructors for course facilitation in a virtual learning platform

FIREWATCH CONTRACTING OF FLORIDA /PARAGON RECYCLING GROUP

September 2007- December 2008

Vice President/General Manager

Full Profit and Loss responsibility for management and operation of

business entity investments owned by a large venture capital firm.

Responsibilities include successful venture start-ups, purchase of and

subsequent turnaround of businesses in financial distress and execution of

directed strategy.

Current business entity Firewatch Contracting of Florida- PROGRAM manager

overseeing project managers over awarded government construction projects

spanning in size from 100k to 2MM

. Developed audit systems to insure compliance with Federal government

quality standards

. Established a communication network among project managers for

efficient problem resolution

. Created quality circles with project teams enabling process

improvement and efficiency in project execution according to

established deadlines

. Developed a goal setting program with direct reports for quarterly

performance evaluations and 360 feedback provision

EARTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC/LIBERTY WASTE LLC /R GROUP MANAGEMENT

2003 to 2007

Vice President-Operations/General Manager

Complete Profit and Loss responsibility for three solid waste hauling and

collection operations, (Tampa,West Palm Beach and Sarasota), two concrete

and demolition transfer stations with two recycling/MRF operations and a

C+D landfill with 25 million in annual revenue, 150 employees within

operational, maintenance, sales, finance and administrative departments.

Significant accomplishments

. Led successful financial turnaround execution for this privately held

company, increasing profitability from a breakeven level to 27% EBITDA

. Formulated strategy and executed measures required toward

profitability improvement while maintaining compliance with all

contractual obligations

. Divested from non- profitable lines of business generating substantial

profit

. Internalized recyclable collection volumes by creating a MRF/

recycling processing center at both transfer stations and negotiated

above market rates for material sales

. Executed disposal weight related price increases increasing commercial

profitability to 20% EBITDA

. Developed strategy to significantly increase transfer station volumes

resulting in significant profitability improvement

. Utilized Six Sigma methodology to attain a 12% reduction in overtime

in recyclable and recoverable material processing

. Transferred to Waste Services Pasco County Fl. with the acquisition of

Liberty by WSI in May 2006 tasked to develop a strategic sales plan

for further market penetration

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. Houston, TX

1988 to 2002

The largest environmental services firm in the United States, ranked

Fortune 200

District Manager- Tampa 2001 to 2002

Complete Profit and Loss responsibility for a solid waste hauling and

collection operation 40 million annual revenue 225 employees within

operational, maintenance, sales, finance and administrative departments.

District Manager- Pinellas County 1996 to 2001

Complete profit and loss responsibility for a solid waste hauling,

collection and material recovery facility (1000 TPD) operation 20 million

annual revenue 110 employees within operational maintenance, sales,

finance, and administrative departments.

Significant accomplishments

> Successfully led 5 new exclusive franchise service contract startups

through all operational phases and attained proforma productivity

targets 1996-2000.

> Developed and executed a process improvement program in the MRF

leading to a 25% reduction in contamination of recyclable materials

collected, through education programs for all stakeholders-drivers,

customers, facility laborers

> Led the conversion process from curbside sort of recyclables to

comingled collection, with use of a modified BRINI system

> Exceeded budget earnings before income taxes by 400k in 1997 through

implementation of cost saving initiatives and developing a team

focused upon complete operating efficiency.

> Promoted to position of district manager for both Pinellas and Pasco

Counties in May 1998 after corporate reorganization and merger with

USA Waste Services. Accomplished synergy between locations and

accomplished significant reduction in operations and maintenance costs

through productivity improvements

> Divested from responsibility for Pasco district in May 1999 to place

complete focus upon new business development at the Pinellas County

district, resulting from the corporate/regional market strategy

directive

> Built a sales department team in 1999 that realized net new business

attainment in excess of 200% of budget target, a collections team that

decreased over 90 day AR from 30%+ to less than 10% and a customer

service team that consistently exceeded corporate standards for

minimizing call abandonment and time to answer standards

> Successfully retained 10 million annual revenue in franchise contracts

(Cities of Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, North Redington Beach, South

Pasadena, Kenneth City) from May, 1999 to May, 2000 through

competitive bidding or renewals based upon value of services and

development of strong political relationships within municipal

government based upon customer focused service delivery.

> Promoted to District Manager WM Tampa, May 2001

Division Site Manager - Pennsylvania 1994 to 1996

Promoted to site manager position at South Philadelphia hauling division 60

routes 110 employees, responsible for operations, maintenance, payroll and

administrative functions.

Significant accomplishments

. Successfully led effort to eliminate loss margin financial performance

through implementing processes to attain maximum efficiency and cost

control

. Relocated to Pittsburgh division at the request of the Region

operations vice president to assist division president with a financial

turnaround effort at a large loss margin location. Assembled a team

that successfully reduced operating costs, safety incident frequency

and maintenance expenses by 25% over prior year.

. Promoted/ transferred to WM Florida Region - District Manager/Division

Vice President WM Pinellas County, Clearwater, Fla, an opportunity to

return home.

Division Operations Manager- Pennsylvania 1990 to 1994

Promoted to operations manager position and served at larger divisions

progressively over a four-year period.

Significant accomplishments

. Developed reputation and experience as an operational process

improvement specialist, relocated six times throughout Pennsylvania to

accomplish targeted performance improvements.

. Accomplished operational profitability at divisions ranging from

operations departments with 50 employees and 35 routes to over 100

employees and 80 routes, in Philadelphia (2), Pittsburgh, Bristol,

Allentown and Telford. Spearheaded improvement in aspects of service,

including new hire training, safety, productivity, cost control and

routing.

Manager Trainee- New Jersey 1988 to 1990

Began career as a manager trainee assigned to a solid waste transfer

station and hauling companies, working in capacities ranging from route

driver, dispatcher, route auditor, route supervisor and driver trainer to

become thoroughly versed in all aspects of the industry.

Education Background

Doctoral candidate-

Organizational Leadership

Fischler School of

Education Nova Southeastern University,

Ft Lauderdale, Fl (on line) -current/ 2011 graduate

Master of Business Administration Degree with distinction 2004

Keller Graduate School of Management /Devry University, Tampa, FL

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Villanova University -2005

Bachelor of Arts University Of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN-1982

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps 1978-1985

Enlisted Reserve/ 1st Lieutenant

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