Michael Birk

Business Owner/ Operator

Sarasota, Florida, United States

About

Classic Cars of Sarasota is a full service classic automotive dealership, specializing in buying, selling and trading as well as consignments, financing, appraisals and domestic and international shipping. Our 58,000 square foot facility is located 1 mile from SRQ airport and receives approximately 150+ walk-in visitors per day. We offer the full array of high quality investment-grade restorations as well as driver-quality collectible cars from the 1920's to the 2020's. Call us today 941-355-1955

Experience

  • President / Owner of Classic Cars of Sarasota at Classic cars of Sarasota
    Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Owner operator of Classic Cars of Sarasota. CCS is a full service classic automotive dealership, specializing in buying, selling and trading as well as consignments, financing, and domestic and international shipping. Our 58,000 square foot facility is located 1 mile from SRQ airport and receives approximately 100+ walk-in visitors per day. We offer the full array of high quality investment-grade restorations as well as driver-quality collectible cars from the 1920's to the 1970's, '80s up to current day. Classic Cars of Sarasota is one of the largest classic car dealer on Florida's southwest coast and is stocked with rows classics , Corvettes, Mustangs, European models, muscle cars, exotics, and originals all available for purchase. We advertise world-wide on numerous platforms. We are fully capable of frame off restorations, NCRS level corvette restorations, concourse correct frame off.

  • Vice President of Logistics and Fleet Maintenance at Builders FirstSource
    May 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs

    Builders FirstSource is a Fortune 500 company and the leading supplier of building products, prefabricated components and value-added services in the US. The CEO and senior executive team recruited me to prepare them for rapid growth by driving scale and cost-effectiveness into the transportation, logistics, and fleet operations. I’m currently deeply enmeshed as a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO. I administer a 9-figure annual operating budget and 10,000 assets. I lead a team of 15 directors/senior managers with ~400 total resources in the following: ► Logistics operations ► Business transformation programs ► Supplier and vendor management ► Procurement ► Safety ► Compliance ► Fleet operations and maintenance

  • Director of Fleet Supply Chain at Frito-Lay
    Feb 2006 - May 2018 · 12 yrs 4 mos

    OVERVIEW: Oversaw the 6th largest private fleet covering all the U.S. and Canada. Led a team of ~260, including 32 managers and supervisors, and reported to the VP of Supply Chain: Service and Distribution. Planned and administered a 9-figure budget, directed repair and maintenance of 23K+ assets, and created a range of strategies to achieve cost reduction goals, including National Fleet Capability, Reliability, and Alternative Fuel programs. HIGHLIGHTS: ☑ Drove an 8-figure annual savings through a multi-pronged strategy of vehicle uptime, asset count, fuel reduction, route engineering, inventory efficiency, and mechanic optimization. ☑ Led the planning and development for a PepsiCo Center of Excellence that unified previously decentralized 26 service center for the company’s 18K drivers. ☑ Enhanced customer support and improved overall functionality of the centers as a result. ☑ Achieved 5% to 7% uptime improvement on a fleet of 23K+ assets, as well as decreasing waste streams (sustainability improvement and cost reduction results) and establishing comprehensive training for Alternative Fuel programs. ☑ Delivered multimillion-dollar annual savings in 2 years by a Parts Supply Chain redesign of annual parts procurement, fulfillment, and inventory strategies. ☑ Revamped asset replacement procedures to achieve higher ROI, increase in average age, and reduction in overall asset count OVERVIEW: Oversaw the 6th largest private fleet covering all the U.S. and Canada. Led a team of ~260, including 32 managers and supervisors, and reported to the VP of Supply Chain: Service and Distribution. Planned and administered a 9-figure budget, directed repair and maintenance of 23K+ assets, and created a range of strategies to achieve cost reduction goals, including National Fleet Capability, Reliability, and Alternative Fuel programs.

  • National Fleet Manager at Nestlé Waters
    May 2000 - Feb 2006 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    OVERVIEW: National Operations Manager, Fleet Supply Chain (2004-2006) Regional Fleet Manager (2001-2004) Distribution Supervisor (2000-2001) Built a distinguished record of achievement and advancement through increasingly responsible management positions. As National Operations Manager, oversaw U.S. and Canada operations spanning 25 sites, 18 plants, and 65 cost centers. Led the execution of expense and capital financial plans (8-figure annual total). Directed national and divisional vehicle maintenance for 1,100+ vehicles. As Regional Fleet Manager, managed financial plan development and execution. Implemented the budget and financial plan for over 25 manufacturing plants with 60+ cost centers. Established preventive maintenance practices for a fleet of 402 vehicles.