Michael Scharff Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

White Bear Lake, Mn

In my current position I have successfully executed day-to-day businessoperations for high-volume wine, beer, and spirits.I have a deep understanding of current regional industry trends, andconsistently work to ensure compliance while driving continuous salesgrowth, increasing customer count, and boosting gross profit margin andrevenue.I have extensive experience planning and executing multiple events, and havedeveloped strong relationships with vendors and producers.Through close collaboration, I promote company products and services forsmart purchasing, resulting in increased sales and greater brand awareness.With a focus on results and a commitment to excellence, I am dedicated toexceeding customer expectations and driving business success through strategic planning and execution. Played key role in optimizing business sales and service throughhiring and training of staff members, while reducing payroll expensesthrough staff retention. Successfully improved carrying costs and maintained high level ofcustomer satisfaction through implementation of effective inventorymanagement strategies. Received appreciation for augmenting corporate sales, profit margin,and actual bottom-line revenue by utilizing industry insights,training staff members, and strategically managing purchase andmerchandise functions. Recognized as top-performing store leader across various locations forincreasing profit margin, membership rewards sales, and contractsrenewals. Served as main POC for all customers, corporate office, distributors,other partners, and ensured delivery of top-notch services andconsultancy to walk-in, corporate, larger ticket, and event clients. Applauded by senior executives for uplifting brand reputation throughexecution of promotional activities and fundraising events byutilizing partnerships with local businesses, charitableorganizations, and Chamber of Commerce.

White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States

I drive beer sales and profits through strategic planning and execution.I manage inventory operations, establish pricing structures, and buildrelationships with stakeholders, resulting in successful promotions,purchases, and close-outs.My accomplishments within this role are following: Planned and carried out extensive research to identify and hire newvendors, partners and distributors for the achievement of operationalexcellence. Steered development of promotions, sales, and marketing strategies,both in-house and externally to maximize profitability and improvebrand awareness, while serving as event coordinator for all companybeer events in/out of store.

Bachelors of Applied Science Accounting Degree May 2012.

During my time here, I conducted comprehensive financial analysis, leadingto a significant enhancement in the organization's profitability by over 30%within a span of one year.It was me who orchestrated the seamless interstate relocation of Everel'sheadquarters, involving meticulous coordination with real estate brokers,construction teams, utility providers, and various suppliers.Additionally, I devised and executed a strategic initiative for theprofitable disposal of superfluous warehouse inventory via private sales andauctions, opening a new revenue stream.Below listed are some of my achievements within this role: Negotiated terms and conditions of relocation, realizing substantialcost savings of nearly $150K in rent, utilities, insurance, and otheroperating costs. Pioneered revenue-generation strategy through sale of unused warehouseitems, injecting tens of thousands of dollars in incremental incomeinto company. Drastically trimmed down surplus inventory value from over $1.2M tounder $300K in less than year, marking pivotal turnaround in company'sasset management efficiency.

Bachelors, Accounting

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Accounting And Finance

Graduated with Honors

Associates, Accounting

Associates, Computer Information Systems Network Specialist