Michael W. Brattland 780-***-****
** ********* *****, *****, ******* T9G-2H9 *********.****@*****.***
I am a goal orientated, hardworking individual who strives to excel. My
positive attitude and stretch performance are keys to my success. I enjoy
being challenged and revel in any opportunity to perform at a high level.
My magnetic personality is paramount in engaging customers and maintaining
long-term relationships.
Charismatic and Polarizing Solution Focused
Strong Business Ethics Independent
Proficient Distribution Background Travel Ready
Interpersonal Competence Multi-Division Manager
Effective Communicator Valuable Connections
Professional Experience
National Oilwell Varco (formerly R&M Energy Systems)
1998-February 2015
Canadian Operations Manager
Outside and Inside Sales
Downhole Pump Shop Manager
International Logistics and Customs Compliance Manager
Laborer
Cold called new and existing accounts
Maintained and strengthened relationships
Developed strategic partnerships
Conducted trade shows and hiring fairs
Performed on site inventories for consignment locations and assisted in
reconciliations
Achieved all goals and sales targets
Assisted in all areas of customer development and conflict resolution
Travelled to England to design and implement a new manufacturing process
Implemented a cross training system
Created a unified environment
Maintained a safe working environment with 800+ safe working days
Worked with HR to improve staff morale
Maintained a 98% on time and early shipping performance
Implemented cost reduction strategies
Travelled to Mexico and across Canada to interview and hire workers
Completed a multi-leveled freight saving initiative
Assisted in consolidating global sourcing
Travelled to customer locations to provide training to achieve a seamless
flow of traffic and communications
Researched products and their BOM's to ascertain proper tariff treatments
and codes
Managed 30+ employees full time and 60+ employees sporadically
Travelled to vendors both domestic and international to finalize an RFQ
process
Created a strong continuous improvement facility
Scheduled employees and assigned duties
Prioritized tasks
Facilitating the Quality, LEAN, and Safety programs in the facility
Hiring duties as well as terminating responsibilities
Populated and maintained Movex ERP
Facilitated all training
Assisted in the development and maintenance of all departmental goals
Helped create budgets and capital asset requests
Assisted in long term strategic planning
Edmonton Eskimos Football Club - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 seasons
Customer Service Representative
Akita Drilling and Brinkerhoff - 1994-1997
Leasehand, Roughneck and Motorman
Education
High School Diploma
Sangudo High School - 1993
References Available Upon Request