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Experience & Leadership

Built across jobsites, systems, service, and community.

A career spanning early computer repair, operations leadership, industrial field execution, estimating, ministry technology, business building, and civic service.

Since 2003Palacios, TexasField + Digital

Professional Experience

A career of building what matters.

Different roles. A consistent focus: solving real problems, leading people, organizing work, and creating opportunities.

October 2025 - Present

Palacios Marine Industrial

Take-Off Specialist, Estimating Department

Michael supports estimating with a practical field perspective, helping connect drawing review, quantity take-offs, and organized bid information to real execution needs.

  • Assists with quantity take-offs from drawings, scopes, and project documents.
  • Supports estimating workflows with clear, organized project information.
  • Uses field knowledge to recognize details that strengthen estimate accuracy.
  • Helps keep estimating inputs accessible and decision-ready.

July 2025 - October 2025

Wood Group

Material Handler

Handled material movement with urgency, structure, and accountability in a fast-paced industrial setting.

  • Coordinated material flow to keep work areas supplied and organized.
  • Maintained accuracy in staging, readiness, and inventory visibility.

September 2022 - July 2024

PCL Construction

Material Yard Foreman

Led yard operations with a focus on documentation, coordination, and keeping crews equipped without losing control of the bigger system.

  • Managed laydown organization, material tracking, and team coordination.
  • Balanced field priorities, documentation, and inventory under project pressure.

March 2021 - August 2022

Mohawk Field Services

Crane & Rigging Foreman

Directed rigging and lift activity while keeping crews aligned, communication clear, and execution safe.

  • Coordinated field activity, crew direction, and daily lift planning.
  • Led with timing, safety awareness, and field-level problem solving.

2016 - 2020

Bechtel OG&C

Structural Ironworker Foreman

Oversaw structural ironwork with strong attention to production, drawings, and keeping work organized at the crew level.

  • Led structural work with schedule and quality expectations in view.
  • Translated drawings and prints into dependable field execution.

2015 - 2016

CB&I

Structural Ironworker Foreman

Managed ironwork responsibilities in a high-accountability environment where planning and dependable leadership mattered daily.

  • Directed field activity while maintaining pace, safety, and workmanship.
  • Supported coordination between crews, materials, and production goals.

2014 - 2015

Fluor

Ironworker Journeyman / Foreman

Built a reputation for reliability by moving between hands-on execution and leadership as projects required.

  • Handled both field execution and crew leadership responsibilities.
  • Contributed practical insight that helped keep work moving.

2013 - 2014

Becon

Ironworker Helper

Developed the discipline, pace, and teamwork that helped shape Michael's long-term work ethic.

  • Built foundational trade habits through consistent hands-on learning.
  • Gained early experience in coordination, physical execution, and accountability.

2006 - 2013

Walmart

Operations Assistant Manager

Managed people, processes, and operational pressure in a large-scale environment where service, follow-through, and organization all mattered.

  • Led teams and daily operations at scale.
  • Built a strong foundation in leadership, service, documentation, and problem solving.

Beginning in 2003 · High School

Michael's Computer Repair

Founder · Computer Repair & Creative Services

Michael began serving customers with hands-on computer work while still in high school, pairing technical problem solving with early creative and business services.

  • Serviced, troubleshot, repaired, and upgraded customer computers.
  • Created logos, advertising materials, and practical promotional work.
  • Built early experience in customer service, problem diagnosis, and entrepreneurship.

Leadership Beyond the Jobsite

People. Service. Stronger communities.

From local government to ministry, business, and live events, Michael stays committed to serving people and building responsible systems.

01

City of Palacios

Commissioner · Planning & Zoning Commission · Zoning Board of Adjustments

Michael serves Palacios through two current civic appointments focused on thoughtful growth, responsible land use, and decisions that affect the community's future.
  • Serves as a Commissioner on the City of Palacios Planning & Zoning Commission.
  • Serves as a Commissioner on the City of Palacios Zoning Board of Adjustments.
  • Approaches civic service with preparation, practical judgment, and respect for the people affected by each decision.
02

Agape Family Outreach Church

Volunteer technology stewardship

Michael handles the technology backbone that helps the church communicate clearly, stay connected online, and operate smoothly week to week.
  • Oversees livestream production and troubleshooting.
  • Supports audio, visual, computer, and presentation systems.
  • Creates graphics and manages website updates for agapefamilyoutreachchurch.com.
  • Contributes to app development and broader digital support needs.
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03

El Roi Digital Ministries

Executive Director

Michael leads the nonprofit's digital direction, shaping ministry platforms, outreach tools, research initiatives, and product ideas designed to serve churches with clarity and care.
  • Provides leadership and direction for the nonprofit's ministry-focused digital work.
  • Oversees projects such as SightLoop, Find Your Church Palacios, SeenCue, and other ministry-centered systems.
  • Connects service, faith, research, and useful digital systems through practical execution.
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El Roi Digital Services

Owner

Michael owns the for-profit wing of the El Roi Digital family, helping personal, business, and corporate clients build websites, branding, apps, tap pages, and practical technology systems.
  • Builds and maintains client-facing websites, branded experiences, and practical support systems.
  • Translates technical work into clear solutions for nontechnical customers and organizations.
  • Brings nonprofit care, business thinking, and real service delivery into one operating model.
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05

Mike Check Karaoke

Karaoke DJ and event host

Michael also runs a public-facing karaoke and events brand, where live hosting, sound flow, timing, customer interaction, and dependable event execution all matter in real time.
  • Hosts live karaoke experiences with confidence, pacing, and audience awareness.
  • Connects branding, booking presence, and event technology under one business identity.
  • Extends entertainment work into platform ideas like SeenSing and related karaoke technology.
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Education & Credentials

Built on a strong foundation.

Formal learning, hands-on experience, and trade credentials reinforce how Michael approaches leadership and execution.

Brazosport College

Industrial Management Bachelor's Program

Enrolled January 2026 - Present

Grand Canyon University

Applied Management studies

2020 - 2022

Victoria College

Computer Science basics

2006 - 2007

Palacios High School

Diploma

2001 - 2005

Trade Credentials

  • NCCER Ironworker
  • NCCER Foreman
  • TWIC Card

Core Skills

Experience you can put to work.

A blend of field experience, technical skill, creative problem solving, and steady people leadership applied to real-world challenges.

Industrial Operations

  • Quantity Take-Off Support
  • Material Coordination
  • Inventory Flow
  • Print Interpretation
  • Logistics
  • Field Supervision

Technology & Systems

  • Website Updates
  • Livestream Production
  • Audio / Visual Support
  • Computer Troubleshooting
  • Graphics
  • App Development
  • Computer Repair & Upgrades
  • Logo & Advertising Design

Leadership & Execution

  • Team Coordination
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Process Improvement
  • Dependability
  • Problem Solving
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Let’s Build Together

A higher purpose in everything I do.

Whether it’s a role, a project, a ministry initiative, or a new idea—I’m open to meaningful conversations.
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