Michael Pate

Michael Pate has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Michael is currently working at Neighborly® as a Manager of Franchise Technology. Prior to this, they worked at Concentra as a Center Operations Director, where they led a team and implemented operational effectiveness and process improvement initiatives. Before that, they worked at BPL Plasma as a Value Stream Manager, overseeing process improvement projects and driving operational efficiencies. Michael also served as a Center Manager at CSL Plasma, where they managed a multidisciplinary team and achieved significant production and cost reduction goals. Additionally, Michael worked at JPS Health Network, where they held roles as a Finance Manager and a Policy Analyst, focusing on financial effectiveness and process improvement, as well as regulatory compliance and policy development. Overall, Michael has a strong track record of leadership, driving operational efficiencies, and delivering results across various organizations.

Michael Pate's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Regis University in 2006. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing at McMurry University from 1996 to 2000. In addition to their degrees, Michael also obtained certifications from Acuity Institute, including Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt and Kaizen Workshop. Michael has also acquired several additional certifications, such as "Make the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager," "Excel: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Beginners," and "Business Process Improvement" from LinkedIn. Furthermore, they earned "Excel Essential Training" from LinkedIn Learning and is currently working towards a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification from the Project Management Institute.