1. Michael S. Bennett
2636 Foster Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Cell: (931) 249-1955
Mdabennett@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Professional manager and supervisor with the proven ability to develop and implement strategies that support
business objectives. Respected leader, able to build highly motivated teams focused on achieving goals.
Summary of Qualifications
 Management
 Strategic thinking
 Oral communication
 Adaptability
 Time Management
 Multi-Tasking
 Analytical
 Interpersonal skills
 Development
 Team Building
 Problem Solving
 MS Office
Experience
August 2015 – Present, Converting Manufacturing Supervisor, Grand Rapids, MI
 Hand-picked by the CEO of the company to assist in the startup of the new converting department
 Supervised 13 employees and helped define the platform for 5’s in the company
 Helped develop processes and overall implementation of work instructions to 13 employees
 Responsible for quality checks and control of all finished products made day to day
October2014 – August 2015, Plastics Manufacturing Supervisor, Grand Rapids, MI
 Supervised 20 employees that maintained in excess of $18 million worth of equipment
 Revised company processes and procedures to improve company standards and efficiency
 Revised the companies packaging book with over 350 customers, in order to better serve the customer
September 2011 – October2014, Front Line Supervisor, Ft. Campbell, KY
 Oversaw the merger of 2 companies combining the assets of $29 million into one centralized location
 Maintained over $1 million worth of equipment with 100% accountability without loss
 Promoted within the company over 6 potential candidates to manage the company of 55 employees
 Rebuilt 2 different teams in order to build team cohesion and overall functionality within the work
place

2. March 2010 – September 2011, Front Line Supervisor, Schofield Barracks HI
 Supervised 8 employees that maintained in excess of $36 million worth of equipment
 Supervised daily tasks and operations of 8 employees
 Planned and prepared scenarios for 36 men on a daily basis for 12 months
 Accountable for the security and safety of 36 men for 12 months without serious incidents or injury
 Maintained communications between supervisors and team leads
June 2009 – March 2010, Hazmat Specialist, Schofield Barracks, HI
 Scheduled over 120 training event’s with concise timelines with 100% success
 Revised operations and set new standards for 800 employees increasing the overall effectiveness of the
company
 Saved the company $55 thousand dollars by re-organizing the companies budget
February 2005 – June 2009, Team Lead, Schofield Barracks, HI
 Delegated tasks to 4 employees and completed over 215 tasks with 100% success
 Supervised 4 employees and trained them to reach their goals
 Lead 7 employees through 23 formal ceremonies and received commendations from supervisors
Education and Training
 Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, GRCC, Grand Rapids, MI (Graduate 2019)
 High School Diploma, General Studies, Cedar Springs, Michigan
 U.S. Army: Management Training
 U.S. Army: Advanced Leadership Training
Awards and Citations
 Purple Heart  Army Service Ribbon
 Army Accommodation w/ Valorous Device  Air Assault Badge
 Army Accommodation Medal x 6  Combat Infantryman’s Badge
 Army Achievement Medal x 5  Army Good Conduct Medal x 3
 Non-Commissioned Officer School Ribbon x 2  National Defense Service Ribbon
 Overseas Ribbon x 6  GWOT Service Medal
 Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Star x 2  NATO ISAF Medal
 Iraqi Campaign Medal w/ Star x 3  Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
 Army Service Ribbon Army Presidential Unit Citation
 Army Valorous Unit Citation