Michael R. Bridgman
***Morgan Road
West Union, SC 29696
*************@*****.*** 864-***-**** Home 864-***-****
Mobile
Professional Objective
To join a well grounded company where I can use my education and experience
to immediately become part of the team and help ensure that we meet and
exceed all company goals.
Professional Experience
Operations Manager with Gibbs International March 2003 - Present
I am currently a Logistics / Operations / Warehouse manager for the world's
largest pre-owned equipment dealer in their market.
. The financial aspect of my position encompasses the budgeting of: all
staff, transportation cost for warehousing and delivery to customers,
equipment needs, and security.
. I am directly responsible for the management of all warehouse staff,
offsite property managers, and contractors.
. A major portion of this position involves project management.
Projects range in length from weeks to years and in cost from
thousands to millions of dollars. I excel at managing multiple
projects simultaneously.
. During the past 8 years I have had an outstanding safety record.
Working out of a combined warehouse space of over 5.5 million square
feet in various locations throughout the Southeast, and shipping in an
excess of over 2,000 containers of heavy machinery a year, I have had
only 4 recordable injuries.
. I am heavily involved in utilizing and aided in developing a
computerized inventory system (ERP) with tracking capability.
. It is a necessity in my position to be an excellent communicator with
all facets of people, from warehouse crews, contractors, supervisors,
plant managers, and CEO's.
. Although not formally trained I use portions of Lean Manufacturing and
5S (or 6S if you include safety) practices in projects every day. It
is my responsibility to eliminate waste, whether it is a waste of
time, manpower, material, or money.
Positions after obtaining degree
. Gibbs International 2003-present
. Bradshaw Automotive 2001-2002 (salary vs. commission)
. Goodyear Tire and Rubber 1999-2001 (relo to SC due to family
reasons)
Positions prior to obtaining degree
. Police Officer (left to continue education)
. Winfield Cotton Mill (worked thru high school and
jr college)
Education
. Auburn University, Auburn, Al. Graduated Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Degree, School of Engineering; Textile Management
and Technology
. Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
Certification. University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy,
Tuscaloosa, Al.
. Honors: Phi Psi Lambda chapter, the Textile Honorary Fraternity,
Dean's List recognition (3.7 or better)
. Certified Trainer/Operator of Forklifts Class 1, 3, 4, and 5; as well
as Aerial Platforms.
. Completed ISO 9000 auditors training.
. Completed OSHA compliance courses.
. Prior first responder training to include CPR certification
. Excellent computer skills
. Plant specific safety training from Milliken, DuPont, Monsanto, etc.
Excellent references available upon request