Michael Dryden

Logistics Manager coordinating inventory flow, warehousing, and store supply chain operations for 500–1,500 SKUs from freight receipt to customer delivery. Improves efficiency through cost control, safety, and analytical problem solving across stock movement and storage processes. Brings leadership across retail and hospitality operations, with forklift certification supporting material handling needs.

Logistics Manager - Academy Sports - Houma, LA

(2025-07)

Duties include oversight of store supply chain; management of inventory of goods from freight suppliers to customer, by using efficient and cost effective practices; coordination and facilitation of the movement and storage of goods through inventory, warehousing, and operations processes; and routine use of key skills, including analytical thinking, safety, and leadership.

Store Manager - Pizza Hut - Houma, LA

(2022 - 2025)

• Duties included overseeing daily operations; ensuring efficient workflow and achieving measurable improvements in customer service rating; training and mentoring staff to foster a positive team environment; enhancing employee engagement while reducing turnover rate; implementing inventory management and stock control, while minimizing waste of product for increased profitability; analyzing sales data to identify trends; and optimizing menu offerings driving sales in revenue growth.

PLU & Inventory Manager - Rouses Markets - Houma, LA

(2020 - 2022)

• Duties included inventory management; oversight of the life cycle of goods; management of storage and the tracking of stock levels; accurate recordkeeping; cost controls; operational efficiency; customer service; and cash handling.

Front Desk Manager - Candlewood Suites - Houma, LA

(2018 - 2020)

• Duties included oversight of daily front desk operations; staff management to deliver exceptional guest services; managerial oversight of check-ins, bookings, and conflict resolution; and ordering and the stocking guest commissary.

Department Manager - The Home Depot - Houma, LA

(2014 - 2018)

• Duties included oversight of the daily operations of a specific business unit, as well as its personnel and performance to ensure goals are met efficiently; scheduling; sales; the ordering of inventory; and training and staff development.
• (Forklift Certified)

Cosmetologist/Barber - Fantastic Sam's - Houma, LA

(2010 - 2014)

• Licensed Cosmetologist providing comprehensive beauty services, including haircutting, coloring, styling, chemical treatments, and skin care. Analyzed client's needs and provide a professional experience, while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

Pharmacy Technician - Terrebonne General Medical Center - Houma, LA

(2004)

• Working under the hospital pharmacist, duties included managing, preparing, and distributing medication within healthcare facility; compounding sterile and nonsterile drugs; filling automated dispensing machines; managing inventory and delivering medications to the nursing units; ensuring accurate labeling; assisting with recordkeeping; and providing crucial emergency responses.

Certificate - Pharmacy Tech - Bryman College

High School Diploma - Ellender Memorial High School

Certificate - Cosmetology - Blue Cliff Community College (2013-01)

Certificate - General Studies, English - Fletcher Technical College (2008-01)

Certificate - Inventory Specialist - United States Air Force (1997-01)