Michael Berhalter Email & Phone Number

Charlotte Metro

Charlotte, North Carolina

Buyer of unique specialty/upscale home decor, furniture, art, lighting and executive gift items.Creation of visual enticement through innovative display and presentation of ever-changing product base, leading to consistent increases in both sales and customer loyalty.Design, layout and operation of five retail locations.

Provide disciplined leadership including development of staff, clearly setting expectations and holding the team and self accountable for results.Execute customer-focused strategies, policies and programs, merchandising, planograms.Inspect departments and consult with associates daily to identify opportunities and develop and prioritize action plans with.

North And South Carolina

Proudly showing great lines in HOME DECOR, FURNITURE, LIGHTING,ACCESSORIES and GIFT categories in North Carolina and South Carolina.Ariki- jewelry from New ZealandArnold Larson/Ashdene- bone china baggallini- fashionable and functional bags and accessoriesBamboo Trading Company- jewelry, clothing and accessoriesBanberry Design- giftwareChadellerie.

Management:·Drive sales in part by proper staffing, leading by example, coaching for success, education and product knowledge, and by providing strong leadership and team-building skills with a focus on building strong customer relationships through superior personalized customer service.·Develop and exceed sales and operating budgets; oversee facilities.

-Coach and develop a team of associates to maximize customer service, sales and GP, consistently exceeding quotas. -Strong presentation and merchandising skills leading to increased sales and growth in customer loyalty.Innovative marketing strategies through store displays and resets showing a positive sales increase of 120%. -Instrumental in the.

-Develop a team of associates in big-box retail setting with emphasis on outstanding and personalized customer service to build customer loyalty and referrals.-Creative thinker whose ideas, actions and merchandising ability have brought recognition throughout career for initiating productive change. -Provide additional revenue streams through the.

-Negotiate and oversee year-round grounds maintenance contract at 160 Niagara University campus.-Plan and design Campus renovations at Niagara University, to include design, sales and installation of new plantings and hardscapes.

-Manage inventory, facilities maintenance, staffing, payroll, training and sales across multiple retail locations.-Store planning, design, layout and merchandising of multiple stores.-Drive sales increases through innovative displays and merchandising concepts.-Buyer of specialty decor and gift merchandise for up to 8 locations. -Assist in creation of.

-Design and Sales of residential, institutional and commercial landscapes. -Recipient of numerous inter-company awards for increased sales.-Recipient of numerous industry and association awards for design innovation, presentation excellence and community service.

Associate, Landscape Design And Development/ Retail Management

3.45 GPA (4.0 scale), Dean’s List.

Associate, Business Administration

3.75 GPA (4.0 scale), Dean’s List.