{"id":449,"date":"2022-05-24T19:13:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T19:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themegrilldemos.com\/spacious-freelancer\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-07-22T20:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:27:20","slug":"experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"449\" class=\"elementor elementor-449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3664ff9 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3664ff9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73fe688\" data-id=\"73fe688\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7be62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a7be62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-641\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2-1024x392.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2-768x294.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ExperienceHeader2-1536x588.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fb8948 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"8fb8948\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b47db83\" data-id=\"b47db83\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ae2b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ae2b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Here you will find a timeline of my work experience from 2000 to the present. This timeline demonstrates the range of positions and industries that I have worked in to build the skill set that I have now.\u00a0<\/p><p>Many of the skills and knowledge I have obtained in these positions can be transferred to any industry. These experiences give me a great perspective as I never walk into an organization and assume that things have to be done in a certain way just because &#8220;that&#8217;s how we&#8217;ve always done it.&#8221; I can approach every situation with the diverse set of skills and experiences that allow me to think outside of the box and find the best solution to each problem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-505d4a1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"505d4a1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ad8557d\" data-id=\"6ad8557d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2e79e3 wpr-list-style-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-posts-timeline\" data-id=\"c2e79e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation_offset&quot;:150,&quot;aos_animation_duration&quot;:600}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-posts-timeline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-wrapper wpr-vertical wpr-centered\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-timeline-centered wpr-line wpr-both-sided-timeline\"><div class=\"wpr-middle-line\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-fill\" data-layout=\"centered\"><\/div><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-7fa8fdf\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-7fa8fdf\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">January 2024 - June 2025<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Community Health Network<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-apple\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"814\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chn_logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chn_logo.png 814w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chn_logo-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chn_logo-768x216.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Senior Transformation Consultant (Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt)<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Lead the organization's Lean Six Sigma (The Way We Improve) training and certification belt program as the Master Black Belt including the development and delivery of training courses. Develop the monitoring and reporting of the Network Transformation Services project portfolio. Facilitate multiple projects including development of a Provider Career Transition program and the networks Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting among others. Assist with the Baldrige Award application and reporting. Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for improvement that align with the network's strategic goals. Complete coaching and consultation for stakeholders around the network.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-062f0ac\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-062f0ac\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">August 2022 - Present<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Ball State University<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-school\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"321\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university.png 321w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Adjunct Instructor<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Teach in the Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) program in the Miller College of Business.\u00a0<\/p><p>Taught Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Advanced Quality Management courses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-3680b08\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-3680b08\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">March 2022 - Present<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Franklin University<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-school\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"341\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Franklin.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Franklin.png 341w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Franklin-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Adjunct Instructor<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Teach courses in the Doctor of Healthcare Administration program and act as a faculty advisor and dissertation committee member for doctoral students and candidates.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-14d0d47\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-14d0d47\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">August 2023 - December 2023<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Ball State University<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-school\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"321\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university.png 321w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ball-state-university-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Assistant Lecturer<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Utilize real-life experience in instruction concepts concerning Information Systems and Operations Management courses to maintain student engagement and accelerate knowledge retention.<\/p><p>Redesigned two Six Sigma courses to include Lean Six Sigma certification for students.<\/p><p>Teach courses operations management, process strategy, quality and performance, Lean systems, Six Sigma methodology, capacity planning, project management, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain design and integration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-564d310\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-564d310\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">April 2021 - Present<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Looking Glass Consulting<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo.png 2000w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo-1024x246.png 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MainLogo-1536x369.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lookingglassconsultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wpr-title\">Owner\/Business Consultant<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>I work with small businesses and entrepreneurs on all areas of business from initial startup through development of business plans, operational improvements, analytics, marketing, branding, and financials.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-b276a7e\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-b276a7e\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">September 2020 - November 2022<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Freedom Mortgage<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-laptop-house\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/freedom-mortgage-vector-logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/freedom-mortgage-vector-logo.png 900w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/freedom-mortgage-vector-logo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/freedom-mortgage-vector-logo-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Director, Business Analytics<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Developed and led the analytics team for Freedom's Wholesale division. Organized the team into a hybrid centralized team with individual areas of focus across all aspects of operations and levels of the organization from front line contributors to executives. Developed relationships across the organization with stakeholders from multiple departments including all operational areas, IT, finance, marketing, learning and development, and sales. Implemented the first ticketing system for an operational (non-IT) team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-34dc77a\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-34dc77a\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">December 2018 - September 2020<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">19th Capital Group\/H19 Capital<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-truck-moving\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19th-H19-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19th-H19-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/19th-H19-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Director of Operations Improvement<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Strategic management of the teams that provide systems administration, analytics, purchasing and administrative support for the Operations department and everyone working in the company's data management system. Develop and manage the quality control process and team including development of new SOP's, and updates to existing SOP's.<\/p><p>Oversight and implementation of process improvement initiatives including working with both external and internal improvement teams. Development of the organizational change management process. Chair of the corporate safety committee charged with development of safety culture within the company while working with the team to create and implement safety practices and procedures.<\/p><p><em>Note: 19th Capital Group was acquired by Hilco Global in May of 2020 and renamed H19 Capital.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-233f41e\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-233f41e\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">November 2017 - December 2018<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">19th Capital Group\/Quality Companies<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-truck-moving\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Quality-19th.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Quality-19th.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Quality-19th-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Director of Administrative Operations<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Strategic management of the teams that provide systems administration, analytics, purchasing and administrative support for the Maintenance department and everyone working in the company's data management system. Develop and manage the quality control process and team including development of new SOP's, updates to existing SOP's, evaluation of organizational process, development and implementation of process improvements.<\/p><p><em>Note: Element Fleet Management Corp. entered into a joint venture with Celadon, the parent company of Quality Companies, in December 2016 which moved all assets and employees from Quality to the new 19th Capital organization.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-874133e\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-874133e\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">August 2016 - March 2017<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Quality Companies<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-truck-moving\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Manager of Systems, Analytics, and Administration<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Managed the teams responsible for:<\/p><ul><li>Creating and maintaining repair orders and purchase orders<\/li><li>System Administration for our ERM system Karmak Fusion<\/li><li>Creation and maintenance of KPI's and reporting for all levels of management including executive leadership<\/li><li>SOP and WI development and maintenance<\/li><li>Process Improvement<\/li><li>Processing of accounts payable invoices for payment<\/li><li>Accounting transaction scrubs<\/li><li>Warranty analysis<\/li><\/ul><p>Worked with company leadership to improve processes and procedures.<br \/>Member of the corporate safety and security committee.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-70fece9\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-70fece9\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">September 2015 - August 2016<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Quality Companies<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-truck-moving\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/quality-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Operations Analyst<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>As a member of the Maintenance Administration team, I develop, analyze, and maintain the processes and procedures of the maintenance department including:<\/p><p>Data Compilation and Analysis<br \/>KPI Development<br \/>SOP Development <br \/>ERM System Administration<br \/>Process Training <br \/>Advanced Microsoft Excel<br \/>Microsoft Access Database Utilization<br \/>SOP Implementation<br \/>Executive Level Reporting<\/p><p>Assisted with the implementation of the company ERM system, Karmak Fusion.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-1090926\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-1090926\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">January 2015 - March 2017<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Mercury Business Services<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mercury.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mercury.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mercury-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Owner\/Business Consultant<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>I provided social media management, content creation, website development, and small business management consultation services.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-856fa88\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-856fa88\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">October 2012 - January 2015<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">TACD Media dba Elegant Events Media<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-handshake\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"1302\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1534876_685889868122731_630533313_o.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1534876_685889868122731_630533313_o.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1534876_685889868122731_630533313_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1534876_685889868122731_630533313_o-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1534876_685889868122731_630533313_o-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Business Consultant\/Technical Manager<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Business Consultant (November 2013-January 2015) - Consulted on business development including financial projections, operations, marketing, website, and business plan development.<\/p><p>Technical Manager (October 2012-November 2013) - Developed and designed websites utilizing HTML scripts along with website builders such as WordPress, Wix, and Go Daddy. Design graphics for company, manage technical operations, work directly with the President of the company to design and implement strategies, including marketing strategies and business plans. Assisted with social media management and content creation for media.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-f494108\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-f494108\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">November 2013 - August 2014<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Angie&#039;s List<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/angies-list-logo-vector.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/angies-list-logo-vector.png 900w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/angies-list-logo-vector-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/angies-list-logo-vector-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Advertising Sales Consultant<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Prospect using available market and contact eligible service providers. Discuss advertising on Angie\u2019s List, develop appropriate advertising packages, negotiate pricing, and complete contracts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-30d0e7c\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-30d0e7c\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">January 2008 - November 2013<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Embarq\/CenturyLink<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-phone-volume\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Embarq-CenturyLink.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Embarq-CenturyLink.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Embarq-CenturyLink-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Store Manager\/Senior Customer Consultant<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Senior Customer Consultant (January 2008; July 2009-November 2013)<br \/>Manage accounts and generate new sales for both residential and business customers, execute local marketing initiatives, train new staff, and assist manager with store operations.<\/p><p>Store Manager (October 2008-June 2009)<br \/>Managed all aspects of the store including sales, profitability, human resources, and employee development. Planned and implemented a local marketing program in conjunction with public affairs manager. Prepared and analyzed sales and market data to develop and implement business plans.<\/p><p>Selected Achievements:<\/p><p>Improved store performance as the store manager; increased sales by 15.6%; decreased cost\/sale by 8.4%; decreased expenses by 8.7%; increased customer satisfaction by 7.6%.<\/p><p>Recognized for excellence in multiple skill areas; customer satisfaction, operations, sales, teamwork, community involvement, innovation, competitiveness.<\/p><p>Awarded Director\u2019s Cup; rewarded to the top three sales representatives in the region.<\/p><p>Awarded Turnaround Champ; nominated by supervisor and recognized for my ability to take ownership of a poor customer experience and make turn it into a great experience.<\/p><p>Trained all staff for Indiana retail locations; serve as point of contact for training and assistance for all Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois retail locations.<\/p><p>Designed and created marketing brochures for use in all Indiana retail locations.\u00a0<\/p><p>Held the record for the first location in company history to achieve a perfect store audit.<\/p><p><em>Note: Embarq was acquired by CenturyTel in 2009 to form the new company CenturyLink.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-183007c\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-183007c\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">October 2006 - December 2007<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Best Buy<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-tag\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"1280\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg.png 1280w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Merchandising Supervisor\/Sales Supervisor<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Merchandising Supervisor (August 2007\u2013December 2007)<br \/>Led team of merchandising specialists that maintained merchandising standards and store appearance for a store that achieved over $40 million in annual revenue.<\/p><p>Sales Supervisor (October 2006-August 2007)<br \/>Supervised multiple departments simultaneously including digital imaging, wireless, and car audio. Created and implemented business plans for these departments based on P&amp;L report, customer satisfaction, and company initiatives. Supervised up to 50 employees at one time.<\/p><p>Selected achievements:<\/p><p>Most Valuable Player; given to the employee voted the most valuable each quarter.<\/p><p>Tripled wireless sales; grew from one of the lowest-ranking stores to the second highest-ranking store in the state.<\/p><p>Led district in area of focus; led district in company focus of digital SLR sales becoming the fastest growing store.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-3e97fd5\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e97fd5\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">December 2005 - October 2006<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Aaron&#039;s Inc.<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-couch\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"500\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/320-3200418_aarons-aarons-inc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/320-3200418_aarons-aarons-inc.jpg 500w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/320-3200418_aarons-aarons-inc-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Sales Manager\/Customer Account Manager<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Customer Account Manager (August 2006-October 2006)<br \/>Managed and collected on over 1,000 customer accounts, a high number for our company. Acted as store manager in absence of the manager.<\/p><p>Sales Manager (December 2005-August 2006)<br \/>Merchandised the sales floor, maintained inventory, coached sales staff, and handled service issues.<\/p><p>Selected achievements:<\/p><p>Achieved high rankings as a sales manager; ranked 16 out of over 1,000 stores in new sales.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-95aa0e2\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-95aa0e2\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">August 2004 - April 2005<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Best Buy<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-tag\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"1280\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg.png 1280w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1280px-Best_Buy_Logo.svg-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Sales Supervisor<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Supervised multiple departments simultaneously including digital imaging, wireless, and car audio. Created and implemented business plans for these departments based on P&amp;L report, customer satisfaction, and company initiatives. Supervised up to 50 employees at one time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-36b42d0\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-36b42d0\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">January 2004 - August 2004<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Carpenter Realtors<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-house-user\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"512\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/unnamed.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/unnamed.png 512w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/unnamed-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Realtor<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Worked as a licensed Realtor. Prospected new clients to list and purchase homes. Showed homes to clients and completed purchase contracts for clients.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-left-aligned elementor-repeater-item-6f5c85b\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-6f5c85b\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">October 2002 - January 2004<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Progressive Design Apparel<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-tshirt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PDA_Logo_vert2-1024x819-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PDA_Logo_vert2-1024x819-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PDA_Logo_vert2-1024x819-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PDA_Logo_vert2-1024x819-1-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Screen Printer<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Ran an automatic textile screen printing press. Burned screens, mixed and matched colors, set up artwork, and printed artwork for textiles. Assisted with the accounts receivable process including small claims court.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><article class=\"wpr-timeline-entry wpr-right-aligned elementor-repeater-item-22cad86\" data-item-id=\"elementor-repeater-item-22cad86\"><time class=\"wpr-extra-label\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><span class=\"wpr-label\">March 2000 - October 2002<\/span><span class=\"wpr-sub-label\">Blockbuster<\/span><\/time><div class=\"wpr-timeline-entry-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-main-line-icon wpr-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-video\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"wpr-story-info-vertical wpr-data-wrap \"  data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-left=\"\" data-aos-right=\"\" data-animation-offset=\"150\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"wpr-animation-wrap wpr-timeline-media\"><img width=\"640\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blockbuster.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blockbuster.jpg 640w, https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blockbuster-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpr-timeline-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpr-content-wrapper\"><p class=\"wpr-title-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-title\">Store Manager<\/span><\/p><div class=\"wpr-description\"><p>Created and implemented a business plan based on P&amp;L report, analyzed sales trends and developed sales goals for the store, managed personnel including hiring, coaching, training, and termination. Supervised up to 20 line-level employees and 4 assistant managers to maintain store operations.<\/p><p>Selected achievements:<\/p><p>First store to achieve perfect audit score in new operations initiative<\/p><p>Improved store sales from last in the district of 14 stores to third in one of the top performing districts in the company<\/p><p>Trained all levels of store employees; assisted in training of customer service representatives, assistant managers, and store managers at the district training store.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article><\/div>    \n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here you will find a timeline of my work experience from 2000 to the present. This timeline demonstrates the range of positions and industries that I have worked in to build the skill set that I have now.\u00a0 Many of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=449"}],"version-history":[{"count":80,"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1353,"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/449\/revisions\/1353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelgambrel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}