Michael Wilson

Experience

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  Sherwin Williams Paint Company

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2011

  Sales Manager

  - Exceeded sales goals by $200,000, contributing to the company's overall success and growth.- Achieved 31% production growth over goals, demonstrating exceptional sales skills and a deep understanding of customer needs.- Reduced store expenses by 24.7%, implementing effective cost-saving strategies and managing resources efficiently.- Presented detailed quarterly sales reports to senior management and customer base, providing valuable insights and recommendations for future growth.- Managed a diverse team of store employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment and ensuring high levels of employee engagement.- Conducted training sessions for employees on company protocols and customer service methods, improving overall customer satisfaction and loyalty. Show less

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  The King's Men

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  General Consultant

  - Served as the point of contact between management and the customer base, providing timely and accurate information and resolving customer concerns.- Aided in ordering and procuring project materials, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project budgets.- Coordinated job-site setup to meet project deadlines, ensuring that all resources were available and ready for use.

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  E. T. Lawson and Son, Incorporated

  Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Product Sales Manager

  - Generated significant sales growth in the Aeroseal market, contributing to the company's overall success and growth.- Represented the company in numerous media formats, including press releases, media interviews, and social media platforms, improving brand recognition and reputation.- Achieved budget and sales growth in all areas of responsibility, demonstrating exceptional sales skills and a deep understanding of customer needs.- Aided senior management with identifying growth opportunities within the customer base, providing valuable insights and recommendations for future growth. Show less

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  Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

  May 2013 - Jul 2024

  - Utilizing inspection metrics to analyze quality trends within the shipyard, enabling accurate identification of areas that require improvement.- Collaborating with management to identify target inspection areas, to optimize processes and enhance overall quality.- Identifying opportunities to improve departmental processes and proactively implementing changes to ensure that quality is maintained at the highest possible standard.- Providing guidance to departmental staff on handling objective quality evidence (OQE), ensuring compliance with established protocols and regulations.- Reviewing auditor reports ensuring departmental compliance with established policies and procedures, and taking corrective action where necessary.- Creating detailed reports for senior department management, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement. Show less - Conducted in-depth evaluation of technical drawings and 3D models for in-class carrier reactor boundary spaces, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.- Completed multiple drawing reviews pertaining to structural changes in critical locations, delivering accurate and timely recommendations for design improvements.- Utilized advanced 3D modeling software and mathematical analysis to make design recommendations, resulting in the creation of highly efficient and reliable reactor boundary spaces.- Developed a calculations package to verify shock criteria parts, contributing to the overall success of the project.- Regularly conducted peer review audits of technical drawings and calculation packages, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.- Performed finite-element analysis (FEA) to support calculation packages, leveraging expertise in industry-leading software and tools.- Evaluated vendor replacement parts for legacy shipboard systems, ensuring compatibility and compliance with project requirements.- Led multiple inspection reports (IRs), serving as the primary point of contact with inspectors, mechanics, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).- Supported the senior engineering team with the review of calculation reports, providing valuable insights and recommendations.- Built VREQs to add tracking information for material not currently in databases, streamlining project management and enhancing efficiency.- Communicated effectively with multiple government-owned shipyards to complete projects, building strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes. Show less - Completed multiple change and base contract change estimates and proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.- Assisted senior estimators in updating SSN785 PSA cost and pricing proposals, leveraging expertise in industry-leading tools and techniques.- Supported department executives with responses to government proposal inquiries, providing timely and accurate information and data.- Reviewed and corrected various team estimates and proposals, identifying and resolving errors and discrepancies.- Updated department tools used to brief the government on construction status for multiple hulls, ensuring that all information was up-to-date and accurate.- Generated multiple estimates for nuclear and Department of Energy proposals, delivering high-quality work and exceeding customer expectations.- Worked directly with SUPSHIP and the government customer base as needed to support company negotiations, build strong relationships, and ensure successful outcomes. Show less - Selected for a specialized rotation in Trade Administration, demonstrating exceptional skills and expertise in the field.- Assisted the Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) coordinator on multiple department projects, contributing to the successful completion of projects and overall departmental growth.- Validated the execution of multiple project plans, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.- Aided in the development of the department business action plan, efficiency and cost datasets, and department engagement efforts, improving overall departmental efficiency and productivity.- Completed multiple job packages in the sheet metal fabrication shop, delivering high-quality work and exceeding customer expectations.- Mentored new mechanics with sheet metal fabrication processes, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall departmental skills and capabilities.- Fabricated and welded multiple sheet metal parts on submarines and aircraft carriers, demonstrating exceptional technical skills and expertise. Show less

  • Quality Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Marine Engineer

    Dec 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Cost Estimator

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Sheet Metal Technician

    May 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Ferguson

  Jul 2024 - now

  Product Assurance Engineer