Micheal S. Larson

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1983 - Jun 1987

  Security Specialist/Fire Team Leader

  While serving in the U.S. Air Force, I was a Security Police Specialist at Whiteman AFB, MO. I was a four man fire team leader for our missile convoy team specializing in airborne assault unit. I was expert rated in the M-16, M-203, M-60 and 9MM handgun. I also represented Whiteman AFB in the SAC Missile Combat Competition Team for 3 out of the 4 years at Whiteman. I was the only one on my team that was selected to compete 3 years in a row. My team competed in the Security Police Triathlon competition which comprised of a 2.5 Team Obstacle Course Race, Dualtron Shooting Phase, and Practical Exercise retaking resources captured by combatant forces. I am extremely well versed in weapon tactics and handling, reliability and proficiency. I earned Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Air Force Achievement and Air Force Meritorious Service Medals during my tour. I was honorable discharged at the end of my enlistment. Show less

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  AVSCO Aviation Service Company

  Jan 1995 - May 1997

  Airline Account Manager

  • Accountable for daily inside sales activities with major airlines totaling $9.9 million in revenue. Worked directly with customers on quoting, order entry, account transactions, and inventory management. Achieved ranking of #1 sales representative in 1996.

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  Material International, Inc.

  May 1997 - Dec 1998

  Regional Sales Manager

  • Responsible for all sales activities for Eastern Florida and Georgia Coastal areas. Targeted key market opportunities in assigned region to investigate possible sales opportunities. Visited assigned regions to promote product line and increase current customer base.

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  Georgia-Pacific LLC

  Jan 1999 - May 2000

  Sales Account Manager

  • Accountable for Southeast Region Industrial Sales for Tampa Sales Division totaling over $8 million in sales per year. Responsible for daily interactions including quoting, sales orders, and company sales promotions.

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  BellSouth Business Systems

  May 2000 - Dec 2006

  Senior Quality/M&P/Six Sigma Process Manager

  Managed DSG-SAR center SME/SPOC that interacted on cross-functional teams responsible for all centers six sigma projects and initiatives. Facilitated meetings tasked with development and implementation of key interface agreements between various business units that enhanced overall center responsibility and efficiency. Project lead on call reduction study for DSG SAR that provided an annual saving of 1.9 M dollars. Six Sigma team lead tasked with DSG-OSD MSOC Certification. Develop process flows, key activity details and time studies, process improvement opportunities, DMAIC processes, and center waste and lost time reduction improvements. Center was 1st center in DSG MSOC Certified for BellSouth. Functioned as a Lead Project Manager for the implementation of BellSouth’s new Business and Consumer routers and 802.11g Wireless Adapter projects. Performed risk analysis and developed/communicated project charter and project plan to all key project members and stakeholders. Facilitated all team/sub-team meetings and interactions. Monitored and controlled project plans to minimize project change requests and modifications to reduce overall changes to project scope, creep, and timelines. Successfully launched all projects on time, within scope, and within budget constraints. BellSouth merged with AT&T 12/30/2006 Show less

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  AT&T Telecommunications

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Senior Project/Process Improvement Manager

  Network Force Load Manager (2011-2012):Responsible for the daily work load balance for all switch technicians in the mobility central offices for Texas. Monitored daily load balance work tasks and alarm activations to ensure the highest priority tasks were completed in a timely and efficient manner. Facilitated weekly metrics meeting with Operations Managers to discuss results, concerns, and issues. Recorded and communicated meeting minutes and tasks to all pertinent stakeholders. Implemented various reports for management to track/report: technician high time, past due work requests, tardy report, and alarm activation status. Uverse Network Manager (2009-2011):Supervised team of Premise Technicians responsible for the installation and maintenance of AT&T Uverse services. Facilitated daily team metrics meetings (KMI), performed leadership assistance, and provided communication and coaching opportunities. Initiated on-site quality visits to customer homes to ensure technician adherence to customer satisfaction and level of service. Mitigated customer issues by acting as a single point of contact until resolution. Developed, monitored, and enhanced individual and team action plans to improve efficiency, quality, and performance metrics. Resulting performance led team to earning a top ranking of #5 out of a total of 550 AT&T Uverse crews throughout the 22 state region.Senior Quality/M&P/Process Manager (2007-2009):Functioned as a Project Lead working with cross-functional team tasked to develop, map, and integrate current BellSouth/AT&T methods and procedures into a single 22 state process. Facilitated, documented and communicated all team meetings via meeting minutes, project tasks, and overall timelines to all pertinent stakeholders. Show less

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  Southwire Company

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Engineering Planner

  Engineering Planner (2013-2014):As Engineering Planner for the Electrical Manufacturing Division Project Team, I was responsible for developing project plans and budget control for various new construction initiatives. During the construction phase of the new plant in Villa Rica, I worked with both mechanical and electrical engineers to develop the overall project plan and timelines. I tracked project progress with weekly project updates, schedule adjustments and overall construction progression. I developed and monitored budget expenditures to ensure the project was meeting financial goals and objectives. I also developed the Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Safety Procedures for all the new lines and facility equipment in the plant to ensure specific shut-down and start-up steps were followed to prevent any accidental energizing of the equipment being worked on.Extrusion Technician, Level I (2012-2013):Certified extrusion technician for the Utility Plant Operations in Carrollton, GA. Responsible for the daily extrusion operations for the 0735-15 extruder. Ensure planned customer orders are fulfilled in a timely manner that met or exceeds customer expectations. Monitor and adjust extruder control systems so that all material produced are within all quality control specifications. Report extrusion quality and performance results via hourly visual control board and employee time card.• Promoted into management within 9 months. Show less

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  Alternative Environments

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2023

  • Director of Turf Services

    Nov 2014 - Mar 2023

  • Director of Turf Services

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager