Rodney R. Michel
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804-***-**** ********@*****.***
An accomplished business owner, trainer and food service developer seeking to acquire a position in productive quality people management, where I can use my extensive background in training, recruitment, performance, and high standard management to contribute to the success of any company or industry
Experience
October 2019- Present
Morningstar Properties- Charlotte, NC
Property Manager
Increased profits and occupancy for properties 10-20%
Deliver exceptional customer experiences and build relationships
Drive success and impact performance results
Operate as a business leader with P&L responsibility of over $1,000,000
Lead and manage a team of 2-4 through recruiting, hiring, and continual training
Execute sales & marketing initiatives with a focus on community involvement
Continuously learn by recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities
April 2012- September 2019
Mid Atlantic Convenience Stores- Circle K
Corporate Trainer / Manual Developer
Developed and implemented various management training programs to meet organizational requirements.
Created and managed training standards for 40 stores with expectations and measurements to build employee competencies and to maintain an environment of continuous learning.
Recruited, developed and evaluated management trainees.
Completed and delivered performance reviews.
Mentored and coached new managers in:
oExcellent customer service
oUtilization of store equipment
oProblem solving
oProduct ordering
oStaff supervision
oSchedule development
oProactive thinking
Controlled cost and expenditures based on monthly and quarterly P&L statements for corporate stores.
Expanded job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks, and participate in professional organizations.
May 2010-April 2012
Brookstone
District Manager
Responsible for all phases of store operations for 12 locations in the region. Managed and controlled store operations and P&L to ensure that company standards and expectations were consistently met.
Maintained superior quality customer service by implementing continuous Manager and Associate training programs.
Recruited, trained and developed new Managers.
Managed the operations of supply chain for my locations to ensure new merchandise was on the sales floor in a timely manner.
Maintained minimal level of loss/shortage with continuous loss prevention program.
Liaison between regional branches and company headquarters
Sept. 2006 – April 2010
The UPS Store
Business Owner
Owned and operated a franchise of the world’s largest retail outlet for shipping and postal services.
Provides convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office market, corporate “road warriors,” and consumers.
Nationally recognized for increasing revenue by 80% within 18 months of ownership
Increased per month customer count from 600 in 2006 to 1600 in 2009.
Increased state ranking from No. 28 to No. 5 out of 44 stores - ranking maintained for 3 years.
Managed staff of 6-10 employees
Trained new employee with hands on and web-based training.
Maintain company records, budget and P&L statements.
Conducts quarterly employee evaluations to ensure the highest standards of customer service are maintained.
Utilizes POS system for daily operations and bookkeeping.
Maintains database for 200 mailbox holders.
Orders inventory and operational supplies.
Makes suggestions to customers on appropriate and safer shipping methods.
Operated 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse and storage facility for large freight operations.
Sept. 2006 – April 2018
Independent Shipping Consultant
Established a third party logistics company that solicits quotes and arranges domestic and international shipping through nationally recognized carriers.
Developed and maintains client database.
Maintained high customer service standards by providing direct communication with customers.
May 1986 - May 2006
U. S. Army
Numerous positions held including, Recruiter, Drill Instructor, Logistics Instructor, Food Service Director/Instructor, Assistant to Commanding General
Supervise over 200 soldiers
Prepared and published numerous instruction manuals for Logistics and Food Service program for U. S. Army
Education University of Phoenix, B.S. Business Administration
MBE / The UPS Store Operational University 2006
Army / Department of Defense Recruitment School, Ft. Jackson, SC
Drill Instructor School, Ft. Leonardwood, Mo.
Advanced Culinary Arts School Ft. Lee, Va.