mike lagorio

director of operations

About

"Complex Puzzle Solver!" Highly motivated, innovative expert Project Leadership professional with 20+ years tangible, practical and profitable problem solving experience. A standout complex puzzle solver, who meticulously researches, analyzes, designs and implements, and effectively communicates metrics for success. Recognized for championing staff and corporate goals, taking initiative and implementing strategic plans around brand message. Track record of spearheading organizational improvements through critical observation, trend and cost analysis, results tracking, and compliance review. Proven ability to design, implement, and facilitate new training programs for multiple organizations. Reputation of possessing a solid entrepreneurial spirit and the keen ability to implement solutions and strategies that increase efficiency, reduce turn-around times, and maximize production, which increases business profitability and workplace efficiency.

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

program development

Skill

sales, purchasing, construction, marketing, product development, broadcast, arbitration, sales management, team building, contract negotiation, customer service, strategic planning, start ups, new business development, leadership, management, budgets, project planning, training, team leadership, recruiting, negotiation, retail, cross functional team leadership, b2b, entrepreneurship, analysis, public relations, manufacturing, strategy, social media, marketing communications, public speaking

Experience

director of sales and marketing

bass manufacturing

2006-4 - 2011-4 · 5 yrs 1 mo

chief executive officer and business owner

the epicurean market lc dba the penny university

2000-4 - 2001-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

director of video, television and arena production

juntunen media group

1998-4 - 2000-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

national special events producer

conus communications

1995-3 - 1998-4 · 3 yrs 2 mos

director of operations

hurtvet subcontracting

2017-10 - Present · 9 yrs

vice president and general manager

cfa international

2011-3 - 2013-6 · 2 yrs 4 mos

manager

bed bath & beyond

2005-1 - 2006-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

specialty department

home depot

2002-2 - 2005-1 · 3 yrs

facility general manager

ararat enterprises

2014-4 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

Responsible for week to date, period to date, and year to date analysis of inventory, staffing, supplies, shipping & handling, and propagation rates. Develop action plans to drive top line production and delivery. Other responsibilities include; managing payroll budgets to ensure facility is on target, ensure the individual and collective skills of the team are utilized effectively, analyze and implement cost control measures without adversely impacting production, implement corporate HR policy's, OSHA compliance, and comply with all industry specific State Regulations.  Decreased staff by 50%  Re-aligned production facility to increase efficiency, including adding high tech tools.  Increased production more than 10% in first year!