Objective
Michael L. Borkman
*** ****** ****** ****, **********, NC 28904
Phone: 828-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
I am seeking a position that would utilize my skills in the coaching, training, and employee engagement arena. I would entertain an opportunity to work in the trucking industry that would lead to a position training new drivers and coaching drivers who are experiencing challenges with an eye toward employee retention and cost reduction.
Ability Summary
Experience as an executive business coach, personnel recruiter, and employee engagement specialist with a variety of private businesses, non-profits, and public institutions. Proven results as a team and employee turn-around expert. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Experience in workplace conflict resolution. Experienced motivational speaker.
Class A CDL holder with tanker endorsement. Experience in driving a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in loose, liquid, or packaged form. Currently working to obtain the Haz-mat endorsement. Federal haz-mat background check has been completed.
Honors & Activities
Board Chair, Jackie Ward Foundation for the Arts and Education (2016-Present)
Member, Movers and Shakers of Towns County (2018-Present)
Host and Producer, Extreme Carolina Radio Program (Weekly Human Interest and Motivational Interview Program) WJRB 95.1 Young Harris, GA (2016-2022)
Host and Producer, Extreme Carolina Podcast (Weekly Human Interest and Motivational Interview Program) (2016-2022)
Board Member Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (2015-2022)
Member, CCCRA Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee (2016-2021)
Emcee, Summer Concert on The Square Series, Hayesville, NC (2015-2019)
Emcee, Enota CASA Child Advocacy Agency annual fundraiser, Blairsville, GA (2021 and 2022)
Emcee, Movers and Shakers of Towns County (2018-Present)
Founder and President, Men on Fire For God (501c3 organization), Knoxville, TN (2011-2015)
Founding Partner, 212 Entertainment, Hayesville, NC (Non-Profit fundraising organization) (2019- Present)
Employment History OTR Truck Driver- Reefer
Ingles Market, Black Mountain, NC (2022)
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist (2014-2021)
Business Solutions, Hayesville, NC
Sales Training Manager (2002-2014)
Ted Russell Ford, Knoxville, TN
Owner/Operator Drop-Deck/ Flatbed/ Reefer Truck Driver (1986-2002) Driving 48 Contiguous States, Canada and Mexico
Self Employed, Knoxville, TN (Also, employed other drivers across the country)
Michael L. Borkman 828-***-**** ************@*****.***
Education History
CDL Driver’s Certification Program
Tri-County Community College, Murphy, NC
Leadership Chatuge Program
Hinton Rural Life Center Hayesville, NC
Chaplaincy Certification Program
Currently Attending Via Internet Classes American Chaplain’s Association
General High School Curriculum
High School Diploma Riverside, Chattanooga, TN
Additional Information
I have coached executives as well as front-line workers and conducted employee engagement seminars and
training sessions for large groups of employees in a variety of industries and institutions. I provided employee
engagement training and executive coaching for the Cherokee County, North Carolina school system. When
the Superintendent of Schools contacted me, the middle school was rated by the state as a "D" performing
school. After six months of coaching the entire administrative and teaching staff of the school, their state rating
rose to a "B". Together we developed new accountability programs and helped staff to outline career growth
plans and team approaches to improve the school’s ratings. They eventually achieved "A" status. I also
provided employee engagement group training, recruiting services and individual coaching for Servpro of
Fannin, Union, Towns, and Gilmer Counties in Georgia. I conducted employee engagement training and
coaching for Baptist Retirement Homes of Georgia, and I provided executive coaching for many individuals who
wanted to increase their effectiveness in their jobs and advance their careers. During my years working in
automobile sales I was a very productive sales associate and was promoted to Sales Training Manager. I was
responsible for training and mentoring new sales associates.
References
Liz Ordiales, Mayor Hiawassee, GA
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Maria Britt, Major General (U.S. Army, Retired) Blairsville, GA 30512
Dr. George Gaines (Professor, Retired) ******@********************.*** 404-***-****
Sandra Page, Truck Driving Instructor Tri-County Community College
Rev. Bob Lauder, President
Christian Financial Ministries
Rev. Harold Holbrook, Senior Pastor
Fort Hembree Baptist Church
Michael L. Borkman
************@*****.***