Michael L. Howell Jr. is seeking a position that utilizes his professional and creative skills. He has over 10 years of work experience in manufacturing, data entry, inventory management, and customer service roles. Currently, he works as an after cure repair contract operator at Michelin Tires and is pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Strayer University.

1. Michael L. Howell, Jr.
michaelhowell24@yahoo.com
716 Zimalcrest Dr. Columbia , SC 29210 (C) 803 707-3600
OBJECTIVE: To utilize professional and creative skills to the quality and effectiveness
of a public entity which I can become an asset.
EMPLOYMENT:
Jun 2014-Present Michelin Tires, Columbia, South Carolina
Position: After Cure Repair Contract Operator
 Worked closely with responsible repair operator to hand repair post cure tires.
 Monitored repair cure presses to ensure repair was done correctly.
 Worked with lead operator to ensure belts feeding machines stayed full.
 Used forklift to ensure machines were kept 100% full.
Jan 2014-May 2014 True North Emergency Services, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Position: Data Entry Expert
 Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information
establishing entry priorities.
 Process account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies using standard
procedures per FEMA regulations.
 Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
 Verifies entered account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data;
combining data from both systems when account information is incomplete; purging files
to eliminate duplication of data.
Jan 2011-Dec 2013 Akebono Brake Company, West Columbia, South Carolina
Position: Manufacturing Team Leader
 Ensures all work stations stay full of components for building process
 Liaises between team and Area Manager.
 Assists in training of team members.
 Assists in informing team of goals.
 Assists with data collection and reporting.
 Assists with resolving technical and quality issues.
 Ensures compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Jul 2010-Dec 2010: Akebono Brake Company, West Columbia, South Carolina
Position: Assembly Associate
 Assembles components as instructed.
 Learns to be proficient in a number of disciplines.
 Executes tasks which assist in the efficient running of the section.
 Liaises with other departments where necessary.
 Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
 May be required to train others.

2.  Perform other duties as requested.
2009-2010 FN Manufacturing Inc, LLC, Columbia , South Carolina
Position: Serial Number/Licensing Assistant
 Responsible for monitoring serial number.
 Assisting in the receipt and disposition input of FNM Serialized/Controlled items.
 Generating quarterly reports for Warehouse & Distribution Agreements.
 Assisting Licensing Coordinator in input of RBI’s and SOM’s for production items.
2008-2009 FN Manufacturing Inc, LLC, Columbia, South Carolina
Position: Inventory Specialist/Materials Technician
 Responsible for maintaining the movement of parts throughout the shop floor.
 Printing work orders, monitoring the flow of work orders from station to station.
 Performing the duties associated with being a member of The Physical Inventory Team
and Team Leader for The Serial Number Audit Team for the commercial products area.
2005-2008 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Orangeburg, South Carolina
Position: Sales Associate
 Assist customers by providing quality customer service.
 Managing merchandise and supervising new employees.
 Process and supervise incoming stock and inventory management.
 Promptly resolve customer complaint.
EDUCATION:
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, December 2007
Emphasis: Managerial Training Program
Strayer University, Columbia, South Carolina
Degree: Masters of Art in Human Resource Management, Expected Date: August 2015
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Software
 Excellent Communication Skills
 Excellent Writing Skills
 Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
 Exemplarily Customer Service Skills
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
 Member, Alpha Kappa Psi
 Member, Agribusiness Club (South Carolina State University)

3. REFERENCES:
Available upon request.