MIKE MEIER
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Asheboro, NC 27205 *********@*******.***
MANAGEMENT ● FINANCIAL ANALYSIS / PLANNING / CONTROL
Consistent record of achieving positive operational and financial results, enhancing programs and profitability. Adept
at strategic planning and business analysis with the ability to build strong organizational performance. An effective
fiscal manager who can reduce operating costs through cost containment, skilled contract and vendor negotiations,
and budget management. Excellent management and business development skills.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
– Present SOUTHERN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Developer/Property Mgmt.), Greensboro, NC
2007
Operations Manager and Analyst
Responsible for coordinating daily operations and analyzing financial implications for multiple types of
businesses in NC. Research and qualify sites for business and real estate acquisition and improvement.
Initiated marketing strategy to lease industrial, office, and multifamily residential space, generating 1.5 site
visits per week to the industrial complex, and apartment residency of 97%
Identified and initiated contact with business investors, resulting in multiple offers from VC firms
2004 – 2007 MOCK BEROTH LLC (Auto & Tire – 12 locations), Winston Salem/Mooresville, NC
General Manager
Coordinated daily operations and analyzed financial implications. Ensured optimal customer satisfaction.
Cultivated vendor and customer relationships and maintained all facets of inventory flow.
Initiated internal and external marketing strategy and concept materials to penetrate various customer
demographics for 13 company stores
Initiated site selection and directed construction and start-up operations for new locations – Mooresville
location was profitable within 8 months of their Grand Opening
Kept turnover at 0% over a 15 month period through effective recruiting/motivating/training of team
2002 – 2003 MEDICAL SOLUTIONS (Medical Software Solutions), Greensboro, NC
District Sales Manager – North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia
Initiated marketing strategy, created marketing materials, and determined best marketing channels to maximize
sales. Effectively sold InfoMedTek’s HIPPA Compliance tool to all types of medical practices.
Researched/analyzed HIPPA law to help medical practices reach compliance with federal regulations.
Developed relationships with state medical societies and gave presentations at their meetings
1996 – 2002 CRC MANAGEMENT (Fuddruckers Franchise - 6 locations), Greensboro, NC
Chief Financial Officer (2000-2002)
Project Manager (1999-2000) … previously …
Assistant Manager (1998-1999) … Management Intern (1998)
As CFO – Directed all administrative functions; supervised AP, payroll, and marketing programs to drive sales;
projected sales forecast. Managed all HR policies, regulations, benefits and orientation manuals.
Analyzed corporate financial operations resulting in savings of 3% ($360,000 annually)
Created/implemented internal automated payroll system generating cost savings of $3,800 per month
Negotiated the sale of 6 retail locations and was liaison with owners, lawyers and accountants to execute final
shut down of CRC, expedited resolution of outstanding issues, generated contracts, etc.
As Project Manager – Established contracts; negotiated with vendors, contractors and sub-contractors; and
supervised general contractor and sub-contractors during construction of new location.
Recruited/coordinated/trained employees and management staff generating 40% increase in retention
As Assistant Manager – Scheduled/directed/trained associates and ensured optimum guest satisfaction.
Implemented inventory tracking system for ordering product and made sales projections
Developed team environment, established training procedures, and initiated problem solving techniques to
decrease manager turnover while increasing net revenue
Opened Raleigh location (coordinated land acquisitions, construction, hiring/training, selected vendors and
suppliers, and recommended computer systems
EDUCATION
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, NC
M.B.A. Degree, 2000 – Member, Graduate Business Student Association
B.S. in Business Management, 1999 – Member, Society for Human Resource Management