Michael Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Trumbull, Ct, Us

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Melrose, Massachusetts

★ Oversees the performance of sales managers and associates encompassing 115 employees in eight locations, with authority over all aspects of operations and strategic planning. Advises HR on hiring, retention, and performance management.★ Builds and maintains relationships with vendors to provide a diverse inventory to meet customer needs, both in-store and online.★ Delivered 12% YOY growth in a declining industry, translating to a 9% gain in gross profits. Credited with improving productivity by 20% without increasing payroll.★ Manages the 5-person B2B team, which achieved 5% growth in the first year, as well as the 5-person Online Sales team and a contractor, growing sales by 7% while leading major website updates without increases in fixed cost.★ Works on communication, social media, and direct mail strategies to increase the visibility of the company and its products.★ Managed projects to launch two new locations and relocate two stores; introduced a Rental Department that led to over $350K in profit the first year, and the Pro Video Sales division.★ Positioned the company as the first in the industry to offer professional education excursion trips to global destinations that included Cuba, Africa, and Italy. Built a team of educators and increased revenue from this department by 200% in one year.★ Delivers presentations at conventions of the Photographic Resource Organization, a buying group of 140 photo specialty retailers.★ Recognized with awards that include 40 Under 40 Most Influential Individuals in Consumer Electronics by Dealerscope Magazine.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT HUNT'S PHOTO AND VIDEOHunt’s Photos and Video is the largest photography retailer in New England. The company offers albums, film cameras, frames, memory cards, photo gifts, and printers, and maintains $41M in annual revenue.

Melrose Ma

★ Promoted to a leadership role managing six locations, expanding to eight. Directed over 55 employees and a $2M payroll budget while overseeing inventory distribution, strategic planning, reporting, and vendor relationships.★ Over the course of 18 months, defined sales systems and best practices that served as the foundation for a 25% gain in revenue. Positioned the business to be selected as Massachusetts Retailer of the Year (2011) by Retailers Association of Massachusetts and as first-ever Etailer of the Year (2013) by Digital Imaging Reporter; as well as recognition by Twice Magazine..★ Developed and deployed a 9 to 12-month Management Training program, identifying top talent and training each employee to advance from retail sales associate to store manager.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT HUNT'S PHOTO AND VIDEOHunt’s Photos and Video is the largest photography retailer in New England. The company offers albums, film cameras, frames, memory cards, photo gifts, and printers, and maintains $41M in annual revenue.

Melrose Ma

Description:★ Responsible for leading the company’s flagship location, representing 40% of all company sales.★ Served as an invaluable resource for consumers ranging from novices up to professionals committing $30K to a single transaction.★ Effectively managed 25 employees, achieving 10% annual sales growth and surpassing revenue and profit goals.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT HUNT'S PHOTO AND VIDEOHunt’s Photos and Video is the largest photography retailer in New England. The company offers albums, film cameras, frames, memory cards, photo gifts, and printers, and maintains $41M in annual revenue.

Melrose Ma

Melrose Ma