Mike Barker

Background

About Mike Barker

Highly motivated, energetic Manager with great success in inspiring departments and personnel in matrix organization to achieve project objectives. Recognized as thorough, tenacious and accountable professional with consistent record of executing on schedule and within budget projects. Expert problem solver that salvaged and revitalized troubled accounts into viable, profitable business relationships. Leveraged materials and logistics background to consistently execute and deliver projects under budget. Resurrected and restructured department with low morale to achieve reduced staff turnover by creating team atmosphere and empowering employees to succeed. Possess track record of successfully defining and documenting project scope, planning and delegating project tasks and schedules, coordinating cross-functional manpower and material resources, communicating project status, and delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Specialties: Core competencies and professional strengths include: Project Initiation / Definition Stakeholder Management Budget Control / Profitability Cross-functional Team Leadership Process Development Milestone / Time Management Distribution Center Practices Partnership Development Vendor Selection / Negotiations Oral / Written Communications Deliverables Motivational Leadership