Experience

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  Various companies

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2001

  Previous work history

  ➤ Survey Crew and AutoCAD Technician – Paul I. Cripe, Inc., Architects and Engineers, Indianapolis, IN – 1998 to 2001➤ Owner/Operator – Michael T. O'Brien, Inc., Indianapolis, IN – 1993 to 1998

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  Glencoe properties, llc

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2022

  Owner
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  Southern avenue properties, llc

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2020

  Owner

  ➤ Successfully managing all on-site and administrative operations and development of a 32-acre clean fill site. ➤ Acquired and procured all federal and state permits, managed all employees, and developed filling and grading plans,➤ Efficiently surveyed and operated multiple types of heavy equipment while ensuring compliance with safety procedures. ➤ Developed and managed all marketing of the business as well as provided weekly invoicing to customers.➤ Strategically negotiated leases for tenants and negotiated the successful final sale of the property and business.➤ Negotiating the original purchase of the property as well as identifying and acquiring investors to close on it. Show less

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  Purlieu inc

  Jan 2015 - now

  Owner

  ➤ Purchasing and successfully obtaining all regulatory approvals to develop a large property as a clean fill site.➤ Successfully negotiating the sale of the permitted fill site and operation to a demolition company.➤ Efficiently researching and purchase property tax liens in Colorado for investment purposes.➤ Negotiating the purchase of the property as well as successfully procuring investors to purchase and close on the property.

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  Point au fer, llc

  Apr 2017 - now

  Lead general manager/owner

  ➤ Serving as general manager of a large island that produces income from oil and gas production, hunting, and fishing.➤ Managing all aspects of the business from sourcing vendors and supplies and overseeing on-site operations.➤ Creating and implementing sales plans, marketing, and customer service strategies while managing on-site staff.➤ Directing and coordinating financial and budget activities to fund operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.➤ Providing excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving client problems and concerns.➤ Demonstrating innovative thinking by developing strategic product marketing to meet company sales goals.➤ Negotiating and procuring oil and gas leases as well as facilitating sales of goods and services to maintain high sales volume.➤ Developing returning client base to exceed monthly/quarterly/seasonal sales goals to enhance and develop the business.➤ Planning budgets as well as activities for account management, initiating client contracts, changes, and invoicing.➤ Tracking accounts payable, ensuring that invoices are up to date, executed, and paid on schedule as well as documented. Show less

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  Emptyo' metals, inc

  Jul 2019 - now

  Owner

  ➤ Transforming the hobby of designing and hand pouring silver and gold bullion bars and coins into a small business. ➤ Designing, producing, and selling all products online, including managing payment, shipment, and customer inquiries.➤ Efficiently managing all aspects of production, marketing, sales, documentation, and bookkeeping.➤ Improving production rates, reducing down times, and generating significant savings through inventory cost reductions.➤ Training employees on all aspects of line service from customer service/satisfaction to the ongoing upkeep of facilities.➤ Screening and accepting bids, selecting vendors, and working with contractors on large projects to support production.➤ Documenting safety incident investigations and working with safety committee and Safety Manager to resolve.➤ Maintaining operational budgets for procurement of parts, supplies, or machinery as well as repairs and maintenance.➤ Forging and sustaining relationships with decision makers within commercial entities to negotiate profitable contracts.➤ Monitoring accounts payable and receivables and the timely calculation, billing, and receipt of operating expenses. Show less