Michael Schrage Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Sparta, Michigan, Us

Provide value to surpass client expectations through broadening relationships, determination, and persistence.Demonstrated track record in sales growth; productively collaborate with clients to develop tactical and strategic plans that parallel promotional programs with organizational objectives.

Effectively developed and manage large retail and point-of-purchase producing accounts on a national level.Met and exceeded customer expectations with respect to the design, production and cost saving initiativesDeveloped new relationships and leveraged existing ones to initiate discussions to become a strategic partner in the development merchandising and promotional campaigns resulting in increased sales and consumer engagement.

Dynamic, resourceful and entrepreneurial General Manager with extensive experience and a proven track record of progressive leadership in team development, solution sales, and streamlining processes in the large format graphics community. Self-directed leader committed to providing value and surpassing expectations through hard work, determination and persistence. Industry experience and attributes include:Management • Team Mentoring • Business Growth and Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Contract Negotiations and Pricing Strategies • Strategic Advisor to Executive LeadershipBusiness Development • Business Development and Account Acquisition • Large Account Territory and Pipeline Creative Ideation • Brand Creation and Adoption • Campaign Development • Value-driven Creative Execution Program / Project Management • Supplier Management • Needs Assessment / Implementation

Thomasville, Nc, Us

Developed business and marketing plans to allow the company to expand its offering into the retail arena. Identified new customers and contacts as the base for this new initiative. Defined sales strategy and brand position to plot the coarse for continued success.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Created new identity for Vincent Printing including logo, website redesign and email marketing campaigns. Increased traffic flow to website by 35% Designed effective marketing material for the business development team leading to the onboarding of net new business. Worked alongside Sr. Management in helping guide the company’s future.

Responsible for developing new business and maintaining strong client relationships with key national and regional accounts. Working with clients to develop innovative ideas, tactical and strategic planning for ongoing promotional programs.

Twinsburg, Oh, Us

Provided clients in the retail industry with in-store marketing solutions. Print Production, Creative Services, Temporary Displays and Fulfillment Services.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

In my first 2-1/2 years with the National Print Group I served as an Account Executive servicing and developing accounts throughout New England. During that time I exceeded annual quotas with more than $2 million dollars in sales annually. In 1998 I moved to Chattanooga to start up their creative service division. In the creative service division we served both regional and national retail accounts including; Lowes, Dollar General, PCA (Walmart Portrait Studios) Shaw Industries, Tire Kingdom and many others.• Strategic Planning: As a member of the companies senior management team I helped to effectively plot the companies long and short-term direction• Growth Performance: Developed and maintained creative strategies to help acquire new accounts averaging over $7 million dollars in print volume annually• Profit Enhancement: Raised margins and reduced overhead spending exceeding annual budget and projected savings• Executive Leadership: Provided front-line leadership with an emphasis on team dynamics, problem-solving and strategic solutions for in-store execution

Marshalls Inc., As Director of In Store Signing, I supervised the creative team for their promotional in-store sign program for 500 plus stores which included the execution of an in-depth presentation standards manual, as well as developed and controlled a $3 million dollar budget for their in-house print shop. In addition, I supervised outside vendors in the production of all promotional and permanent signage. Developed and controlled an additional $5 million dollar annual budget for the production of promotional signs negotiating a 10% annual savings to budget.

As Senior Art Director, my experience incorporated all aspects of creative development and production. This position also included the responsibility of supervising an in-house creative staff, as well as overseeing outside freelance and vendor support.

Maintained the responsibility of supervisinga team of Art Directors and designers for many of the agencies top accounts. In addition, myresponsibilities included the screening and supervision of all freelance artists and photographers.

With my advancement from Graphic Designer to Art Director, I assumed control and supervision in the production of all ads, storewide sales and special promotions.

I presented preliminary designs, and alternative formats for R.O.P. and rotogravure advertising. In addition to my creative work I was also a public relations liaison responsible for supervising deadlines for many major promotions.