Michael S. Kearns

*** * **** **, *** *, Harrisburg, PA 17103

Home: 717-***-****

adtj1a@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

A Marine Veteran with a broad background in safety, food manufacturing, logistics, management, security, training, sales, coaching, consulting, customer service, excellent work ethics, highly dependable currently looking to obtain a position within an organization that recognizes potential while providing challenges, growth opportunities and allows for ownership of opportunity. EXPERTISE

Training, safety, logistics, food manufacturing, warehouse, Inventory coordination, market share growth, decision-making ability, critical thinking skills, program coordination, team leadership, strategic planning, marketing proficiency, decision-making strength, recruitment, security, real estate and volunteer services.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Volunteered as the Secretary and President of the American Embassy Recreation Committee while stationed in Lagos, Nigeria & Vienna Austria from January 1991 to August 1993. Developed an Sears Auto Commercial Account program into one of the top producing programs nationwide within 3 months of taking over as the Auto Center Store Manager in Hanover, Pa (Jan 2011). Selected by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce in June 1989 as one of the top 101 enlisted service personnel worldwide out of all the US armed services branches for Volunteer Services. Maintained status as one of the top 10 associates nationwide for Shop Your Way Rewards while employed at Sears (Jan 2013 - May 2015).

Selected for a coveted elite duty as a Marine Security Guard in Lagos, Nigeria and Vienna, Austria with a TS security clearance (1991 - 1993).

Provided security for the US Vice President (Lagos, Nigeria) & Secretary of State (Copenhagen, Denmark) in 1991.

EXPERIENCE

All Living Things Rescue & Sanctuary, LLC, 04/2014 to 09/2022, Owner, Rescue and provide Sanctuary & rehoming for over 6000 exotic animals to include rodents, snakes, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, gerbils & more.

Company On the Job Trainer, 12/2021 to 06/2022, Certified Trainer for fork lifts through MAEA & OSHA. Michael Foods - Klingerstown, PA

Logistics Receiver / Moulding Operator & Support, 11/2017 to 12/2021, The Hershey Company - Hershey, PA

Financial Advisor, 05/2017 to 12/2020 Primerica Financial Services – Campbelltown, PA – Consult and Advise families in areas of finance to include, Life, Retirement, Auto, Home and other miscellaneous services as needed.

3rd Shift Security Supervisor, 01/2017 to 11/2017 Allied Universal – Hershey, Pa – Manage all aspects of a team of 20 Security Professional Officers from all 3 shifts during assigned shifts. Benefits Advisor Professional, 08/2016 to 12/2017 Aflac Harrisburg, Pa - educate & advise commercial accounts on all aspects of Voluntary Supplementary & Health Benefits. Front End Sales Manager, 08/2016 to 09/2016 Red Lion Pharmacy Red Lion, Pa - responsible for overall management of front store management to include durable medical equipment. Assist & perform Pharmacy Tech operations as needed.

Pharmacy Lead Tech, 03/2016 to 08/2016 CVS Health Carlisle, PA - duties included but were not limited to maintaining exceptional customer service, performing drop off and pick up operations, inventory control, and production. Assisting Pharmacist in all operations of Pharmacy including scheduling, coaching, customer recognition and handling complaints/concerns. Asst Store Manager, 12/2015 to 03/2016 CVS Health Carlisle, PA - training for Store Manager which includes both Front Store Operations and Pharmacy Operations. Changed to Pharmacy Lead Tech 03/2016 due to management reorganization.

Part Time Sales - Home Appliances & Electronics, 02/2013 to 06/2015 Sears Roebuck & Co. Hanover, Pa - duties include assisting customer, sales, up-selling and handling customer concerns while striving to maintain 100% customer satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional customer service and Shop Your Way Rewards as one of the top performers in the company. Auto Center Manager, 02/2011 to 08/2012 Sears Automotive Hanover, Pa, Westminster, Maryland - responsibilities included but were not limited to running all aspects of two (2) multi-million dollar operations such as hiring, training, coaching, disciplining, accounting, assessing profit & loss, customer service, and contacting local businesses to offer services and building long lasting relationships. Developed a commercial service program to one of the top commercial service programs amongst Sears Auto Centers.

Co-Lead Route Sales, 06/2005 to 12/2015 Frito-Lay New Oxford, Pa - started employment as a Detailer/Merchandiser with responsibilities including detailing products and displays as directed while working from home. Starting in July 2012, responsibilities expanded to route sales, customer service, inventory management & control, store resets, as well as detailing and merchandising. DOT certification

& CDL B license.

Realtor, 01/2004 to 12/2012 Coldwell Banker and Long & Foster – Cumberland, MD & Westminster, MD

– Advised and Consulted with Buyers and Sellers for Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Pest & Termite Control Tech & Sales Rep, 08/2001 to 08/2011 J.C. EHRLICH CO. INC Baltimore, Maryland, Hagerstown, Maryland - duties included but were not limited to developing positive customer relationships by addressing all cares and concerns, educating customers on pest prevention, keeping active communication with the customers and office staff, and providing on-site maintenance and corrective services as needed. Was licensed in the state of Maryland for pest and termite control operations as well as company level sales.

Route Sales - CDL Class B, 08/1999 to 08/2001 Ice Cream Partners Jessup, Maryland - duties included but were not limited to providing consultations with customers to determine their needs and maximize sales potential of the Haagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry's, and Nestle brands, as well as product delivery, stocking, and inventory mmanagement.

Asst General Manager, 04/1998 to 08/1999 AArsand & Company Hunt Valley, Maryland - under minimal direct supervision, duties included opening the Shrewsbury, PA Taco Bell/KFC franchise by employing proven human relations and mentoring techniques to develop a staff of 70 associates into a cost effective and successful team. Duties also included but were not limited to training team and management members, preparing schedules, inventory management, cash accountability, bank deposits and withdrawals, and customer interaction.

1st Assistant Manager, 04/1995 to 04/1998 McDonald’s Corporation Hampstead, Maryland - under minimal direct supervision, duties included proven human relations and mentoring techniques to develop a staff of 60 associates into a cost effective and successful team. Duties also included but were not limited to training team and management members, preparing schedules, inventory management, cash accountability, bank deposits and withdrawals, budget formulation, control of assigned P&L line items, and customer interaction.

Customer Service Representative, 12/1993 to 12/2003 Sears Automotive Westminster, Maryland - customer service and sales of automotive parts & services. Secretary / President (Volunteer Services), 02/1991 to 08/1993 American Embassy Recreation Committee Lagos, Nigeria, Vienna, Austria - volunteer services building & running a recreational program from the ground up for the American Embassy personnel to help build and maintain over all morale. Set up an American Sports Day, American Casino Night, City History Scavenger Hunt, organized holiday activities for children.

Staff Sergeant (E-6), 04/1987 to 11/1993 United States Marine Corps Quantico, Virginia - rapidly promoted ahead of contemporaries and selected for two (2) coveted embassy assignments (Lagos, Nigeria & Vienna, Austria). Provided security for the Vice President of the United States in Lagos, Nigeria, and for the Secretary of State in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1991. Selected by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 101 enlisted personnel of the United States Armed Forces for volunteer services in 1989. Volunteered as the Secretary for the Embassy Recreation Committee while stationed in the US Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria, and volunteered as the President for the Embassy Recreation Committee while stationed in the US Embassy in Vienna, Austria. Was given an Honorable Discharge. Secretary American Embassy Rec Committee in Lagos, Nigeria and the President to the American Embassy Rec Committee in Wien, Austria - developing new and maintaining existing activities for the American Diplomats and families at both embassy locations. EDUCATION

● 1984 – 1985 - Carroll County Vo-Tech, Westminster, Maryland - Advanced Data Processing/Programming/Computer Operations Certificate

● 1991 – 1993 - Central Texas College, Vienna Austria - General Studies SKILLS

Accounting, armed forces/military, automotive, budget, coaching, computer operations, customer satisfaction, customer service, data processing, delivery, hiring, human relations, inventory management

& control, inventory control, mentoring, office, personnel, profit, programming, selling, sales, scheduling, store management, supervision, training, logistics, food production, certified Trainer for fork lifts through MAEA & OSHA, Safety.