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Michael Sterling

California

currently: Job hunting

Work history

Independent Consulting December 2007 to the present
General Management & Operations Consultant

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How would you describe your time at Independent Consulting?

Oversee operations and logistics departments. Evaluate and develop best practices and physical and structural changes, to improve, reorganize, and restructure processes and positions. Mentor employees and establish training processes including the creation of breakdowns and manuals.
- Secure inventory and substantially reduce shrinkage and oversee the implementation and effective use of billing and inventory control software.
- Decrease operational costs and Increase profitability and margins as a percentage of sales.... read more
Ascent Media Group February 2006 to November 2007
Director of Operations, Vault and Logistics:

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How would you describe your time at Ascent Media Group?

Developed best practices to improve, reorganize, and restructure all aspects of multimedia vaults and operations in the US and UK. Determine reorganization/consolidation recommendations and implementation steps. Directly responsible for safe and secure storage of film/video/digital elements. Mentored Vault Managers in general and operational management techniques (including HR training).
- Determined software and physical design security improvement measures for vaults and facilities.
- Instituted employee process changes to better track, retain and promote job and employee development.
- Department/facility reorganization and consolidation recommendations (reviewed and analyzed department and facility processes producing current and final versions with task lists for implementation).
- Best Practices: Created department manuals, employee manuals, and job description breakdowns.
-Designed workflow models for departments to standardize processes and information flow.
- Oversaw build-out of new and existing vaults and other departments in the US and the UK.
- Directly oversaw 10+ Managers and 150+ subordinates internationally.... read more
City of Denver July 2000 to January 2006
Web Master/Senior Developer

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How would you describe your time at City of Denver?

District Attorney's Office/Technology Services: Served as project manager to design and create an SQL database for a new case management system interfacing with the Denver Police Department. Produced more than 1600 SQL stored procedures. Assisted Application Group with support for the Auditor's Office and other issues. Created member logon databases and interfaces for Denver DA message boards.

Auditor's Office: Designed and managed the Internet and Intranet for the city. Wrote web-integrated programs. Designed and created logos and other images including animated gifs. Set-up and facilitated training for employees on various software applications. Designed PowerPoint presentations and taught courses covering the Internet, browsers and searching techniques. Created Web interfaces and data manipulation processes. Produced and edited audio for broadcasting and web site access utilizing WAV, AVI and streaming formats. Co-chaired the committee to plan, design and implement the first Intranet for the city.... read more
US Department of Commerce March 2000 to July 2000
Regional Technician, Bureau of the Census (contract position)

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How would you describe your time at US Department of Commerce?

Designed and maintained website for the Rocky Mountain Region for Census 2000 using HTML and ASP. Produced and edited audio for broadcasting and web site access utilizing WAV, AVI and streaming formats. Created logos and other images including animated gifs. Burned, produced, and reproduced CDs with original data/graphics and audio, as well as pre-existing discs. Worked with media departments on marketing strategies.... read more
Ascent Media Group (Encore Video) December 1997 to June 1999
Operations Manager

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How would you describe your time at Ascent Media Group (Encore ...?

Supervised more then 30 employees including, colorists, editors, colorist/editor assists, and Dub Center and vault personnel primarily responsible for the tracking, processing and delivery of film for timely dailies production. Scheduled support jobs for the dub center, dailies production, and other departments. Determined equipment and staffing schedules to avoid shared usage to ensure shipment of time-sensitive products. Revamped/converted the Dailies Breakdown and other forms thereby improving use and accessibility via the server.... read more
Ascent Media Group (Encore Video) June 1996 to December 1997
Vault Manager

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How would you describe your time at Ascent Media Group (Encore ...?

Improved control and tracking of client-supplied and company-owned stock by working with MIS and accounting. Verified/corrected videotape and office supply inventory invoice discrepancies. Managed employee staffing/scheduling/training in management, customer and office support, vault procedures and software applications, as well as creating manuals with job descriptions. Redefined and expanded support services elevating its professionalism/responsibility/responsiveness, and overall capability. Instituted physical inventory tracking policies with computer records cross-reference resulting in greater accuracy of billing/accounting codes.
- Negotiated up to $2 million vendor agreements securing annual discounts in excess of $300,000.... read more
Forsch Polymer June 1988 to August 1993
Vice President Operations

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How would you describe your time at Forsch Polymer?

Grew start-up urethane manufacturing and sales company to $1 million in five years. Supervised more than 20 employees and managed general accounting, HR, and sales support systems. Developed/ monitored processes on material usage, product inventory, sales, customers, profitability, and corporate projections. Responsible for material supply sourcing reducing costs 50%. Maintained rejects below 3%.... read more

Education

colorado university September 1977 to June 1981
Economics / Mathematics / IT

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How would you describe your time at colorado university?

I found college to be a wonderful opportunity to develop interpersonal skills on all levels. It was also a fun yet rewarding educational experience.

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