1. Michael A. Petska
12 22nd Street West #208
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 216- 4021
(952) 905-0171
Objective
An Honorably Discharged Veteran with a strong Administrative background pursuing a gratifying opportunity
with a Supply Chain, in Accounts Payable/Receivable, Purchasing, Inventory Control/Material Handling or
Food Service.
Job History/Duties
The Aliveness Project
Food Service/Receptionist Volunteer
Minneapolis, MN
11/2008 – Current
In a volunteer capacity, perform duties in the food service area by assisting with the food preparation of the
daily menus. Provide Customer Service by serving meals. In addition, assist in sanitation by washing
dishes, and cleaning the kitchen and dining areas. Assist with various fund raising events such as, the
quarterly Food Drive and the "Dining Out for Life" program to people living with HIV and AIDS.
Fairview Health Services/The Right Staff
Account Specialist/Data Entry
Minneapolis, MN
11/2007 - 11/2008
As a PeopleSoft end user updated the item master prices, manufacturer and vendor information in the
Inventory module, approved the daily Purchase Order Acknowledgements in the Purchasing module, and
created vouchers from purchase order and expense based invoices in the Accounts Payable module
utilizing Microsoft Excel as the database tool.
H.C.M.C./Masterson Personnel
Data Entry Clerk
Minneapolis, MN
2/2006 - 6/2006
During the conversion to PeopleSoft at Hennepin County Medical Center's assisted the Accounts Payable
Department through data entry.
Old Dutch Foods/Timely Temporaries
Material Handler
Minneapolis, MN
11/2004 - 11/2007
Worked with the setup and maintenance of Automated Materials Handling Systems and was becoming
familiar with the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) transactions.
Time Warner Cable
Inventory Control, Warehousing, Credit and Collections, and Field Tech
Minneapolis, MN
04/1990 - 11/2004
SETS Administrator- At all of Time Warner's equipment warehousing facilities insured the operation,
compatibility the SETS software and hardware and the billing system ICOMS. Overseeing all software and
hardware upgrades, closely communicating with Time Warner's IS and IT departments, Wintrack's Support
Services, and in many instances directly with the software developer himself. In addition, the training of all
users in the everyday use of the software and hardware and any procedural changes incorporated into
policy.
Converter Recovery Representative/Credit & Collections- Through investigation and, working directly with
internal and external customers' tracked missing equipment, reported billing discrepancies and resolved
those issues in a timely fashion.
Routing Coordinator-Through the separation and organization of all work orders, grouping them by area to
ensure a minimal drive time between jobs managed the daily technical fieldwork.
2. Service and Installation Technician- Dealing directly with customers placed cable system devices into
subscriber homes through the Installation of drops, outlets, converters, cable modems, and other digital
terminals and connecting/disconnecting cable, pay television and HSD services, performing up/downgrades,
and pre-wiring multiple dwelling units.
Warehouse Coordinator- Maintained minimum levels, ordered, received, organized, distributed, and stored
of all warehouse inventories for ease in issue and the monthly physical inventory and scheduling any
outgoing items for shipment, forwarding all paperwork to Finance.
Time Warner Cable
Accounts Payable Clerk/Payment Processor/Accounts Receivable
Minneapolis, MN
09/1987 - 04/1990
Verify vendor invoices enter into system. Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices, freight
bills, and expense reports. Investigate discrepancies where vendor invoices do not match purchase order
amount. Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquires regarding supplier invoices
paid or unpaid. Work closely with purchasing department in resolving invoicing/payment issues. Review and
assist with reconciling liabilities account. Reconcile A/P accounts as assigned. Maintain all applicable files.
Process check run and match check copies to invoice.
Process all payments received, in priority order, on a daily basis at the direction of management. Input all
payments as well as new business efficiently and accurately into record keeping system. Maintain and
organize all pertinent back up information to substantiate payment postings as necessary. Responsible for
reconciling any discrepancies found in balancing at a batch level or at the end of business.
Square Pan Pizza/Peoplefeeders, Inc
Restaurant Manager
Houston, TX
01/1980 – 02/1981
While leading, mentoring and managing staff to produce high quality, consistent service at all times working
hands on to exhibit my talents. The ability to lead a kitchen and dining room staff of approximately 15
persons maintaining a professional relationship at all times. Possessing exceptional leadership qualities and
with passion, drive, talent, and skills I lead and built a team that consistently provided the customer with a
great dining experience, all the while maintaining the overall success of daily restaurant operation by setting
and meeting high standards of performance for others and myself.
USN - USS Constellation CV-64/ USS Midway CV-41
Private Mess Specialist/ Culinary Specialist
San Diego, CA
10/1975 - 10/1979
Prepared, seasoned, and cooked the soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and all other foodstuffs for
approximately 250 men. In addition, ordered supplies, kept the records and accounts, priced items on the
menu, and assisted with the menu plan. Prepared, seasoned, and cooked the soups, meats, vegetables,
desserts, and other foodstuffs until promoted to Petty Officer at which time I gave direction, in addition to
participated in the process in all galleys and bake shops.
Education
University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Social Services
GPA: 3.0
Completed 05/1983
Certificates
Employers Association, Inc.
Supervision Skills I, Fundamentals of Leadership
Plymouth, MN
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Access
Richfield, MN
