M ATHEW A. W ASIKOWSKI

*** ***** ** ********* *****, MI 48307

acn0ug@r.postjobfree.com

586-***-****

SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Results driven leader with sales and operations expertise in automotive and retail industries. Relentless ability to motivate teams

to accomplish business and financial objectives as well as introduce process improvements that reduce costs and increase

efficiency. Reputation for nurturing and maintaining positive working relationships with management, employees, clients, and

union members. Seek to apply my leadership skills to motivate an automotive team to achieve financial, customer service, and

team objectives that contribute to a company’s bottom line.

Staff Administration Sales Goal Attainment Safety Compliance

Quality Control Sales/Merchandising Operations Corporate Execution

People Development Strategy Development Logistics Management

Process Improvements Customer Satisfaction Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC, Warren, MI February 2014 – Present

Production Manager

Lead an automobile manufacturing department, which includes six Team Leaders and 60 UAW employees who produce $4

million a day in gross sales. Direct and supervise approximately 108 employees. Administer and monitor payroll.

Manage the training and professional development of staff members to ensure they apply World Class Manufacturing

(WCM) processes and tools to effectively perform their roles

Identify value added tasks and eliminate non vale added tasks by implementing Autonomous Maintenance,

Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Focus Improvement, and People Development methodology

Implement safe work, ergonomics, health, and housekeeping practices

Develop and implement the daily operating plan to include manpower planning and work schedule

Exceed company demands on cost, quality, and schedule due to detailed organization and follow up

Achieve product quality by ensuring accountability and process improvement

Knowledgeable on company systems such as PFS, FIS, ESTRS, AMPS, CATS & OHM

SEARS HOLDING CORP./KMART RETAIL & STORE OPERATIONS March 2010 – January 2014

Assistant Store Manager Hardlines, Rochester Hills, MI (June 2012 – January 2014)

Managed daily operations of a multi million dollar big box retailer while improving processes and ensuring profitability. Lead

team to ensure efficient operations, stellar staff performance, and goal attainment.

Increased overall store EBITDA +223% to LY through enthusiastic leadership and corporate execution

Achieved and beat customer satisfaction goal by 16% to LY

Improved shrink inventory results adding $75k to the bottom line in the 1st year +65% to LY

Developed and facilitated new initiatives and corporate policies such as culture change and store structure

Oversaw performance of team through training, coaching, mentoring, and corrective action process

Coordinated monthly safety meetings and audits, weekly operational audits, daily merchandising, and customer service

audits

Increased EBITDA +11% to LY in the Little Caesar’s Restaurant/Pizza department through superior customer

satisfaction and local marketing/promotions

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Coordinated with Human Resources to ensure timely team completion of all required OSHA training and proper

procedures in the handling of food

Confirmed through daily follow up the cleanliness of the restaurant and food preparation areas were in compliance

according to industry food standards

Executed daily audits to ensure soda/ice machines were continually cleaned and that the proper amount of dough was

prepared each morning before store opening

Project Support Specialist, Hoffman Estates, IL (March 2012 – June 2012)

Supported multiple store departments including the following: Outdoor Living/Seasonal/Lawn & Garden, merchant,

signing/fixture development, and Store Operations.

Launched internal corporate communications and process improvement standards for all Kmart Retail stores, District

Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents

Increased store compliance by introducing the company to Certification Audits

Boosted margin dollars and operational efficiency for all global Kmart Retail stores by applying strategic expertise to

design incremental merchandise displays

Implemented the 2013 Unit Integrity Program, which included developing an inventory improvement process for the

Vice President of Kmart Selling Services that was eventually executed across all global Kmart Retail stores

Created detailed forms and weekly sale outliner reports to monitor and review orders

Motivated team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of weekly space planning project

Knowledgeable on company systems such as Operations Workbench, Merchant Workbench 3.0, EIS,

DaysToCheck, vbSPPI, & Alex 3.0

Assistant Store Manager Hardlines, Sterling Heights, MI (March 2010 – February 2012)

Directed and supervised a team of 120 associates to efficiently drive sales, and provide a fast, friendly service focused on

ensuring customer satisfaction. Prioritized and delegated corporate initiative projects to associates. Managed staff recruitment,

hiring, training, and development, including completion of performance evaluations.

Achieved a +3% LY average transaction size

Launched action plans for health, safety, and loss prevention policies

Accomplished a 0.48% LY decrease in total store expense thanks to expertise in profit and loss data, EBITDA, and

corporate performance scorecards

Introduced a process improvement project that ensured accurate inventory and merchandise flow

Selected as one of four participants for the March 2012 Retail Leadership Development Program

Previous Experience:

OYK ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, Southfield, MI, Intern, May 2008 – August 2008

ALLEN BROTHERS INC., Rochester Hills, MI, Laborer (Roofing), May 2004 – April 2008

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Business Concentration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, May 2010

VO L U N T E E R AC T I V I T I E S

Habitat for Humanity St. John Student Parish Relay for Life United Way St. Jude March of Dimes

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Visio)

Adobe Photoshop & Acrobat

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