Michael Russell Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Active worker-leader, responsible for managing a team of artisan bakers to mix, shape, and bake bread products for wholesale and retail. Responsible for bread product quality, team training, and recipe development.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Bread team baker responsible for mixing, shaping, and baking various breads for wholesale and retail.

Co-host and co-founder of the Course of Life Podcast. Responsible for post-production and distribution of all episodes, as well as social media marketing and ad buying.

Edit and produce high quality videos for television broadcast, web, and home use.• Editor for Blue Voyage Productions (Oct 2018 - present).• Lead Editor and Videographer for Wedding and Bar Mitzvah videos for Interlace Communications LLC (April 2009-present). Voted "Best Of" Weddings from TheKnot.com for 2012.• Editor for Automobiles DeLuxe, broadcast on Connecticut Public Television (April 2008 - January 2009).

Host and Producer for The Creative Chat podcast for the Destination Imagination Alumni Council. Responsible for scouting and securing guests, interviewing, recording, post-production, and distribution. Assist with marketing as needed.

Host and Producer of the 3 Minute Movie Reviews podcast. Responsible for all recording, post-production, and distribution. Also responsible for all marketing and ad-buying.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Fully licensed insurance agent team member for one of the top producing State Farm agencies in the Savannah area. Develop customer relationships to promote State Farm insurance products using a customer-focused, needs-based approach.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Assistant Store Manager for a 20-employee high-end clothing retail store that generates $1.6 million in annual sales. Primary manager responsible for overall store visual merchandising and brand standards. Manage up to 20 employees as manager on duty.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Talent and Human Resources leader for a 20-employee high-end clothing retail store that generates $1.6 million in annual sales. Primary leader responsible for recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new employees, as well as overall training of all employees in the store. Manage up to 20 employees as manager on duty.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Operations manager for a 20-employee high-end clothing retail store that generates $1.6 million in annual sales. Primary manager for all aspects of logistics and store operations to include leading store replenishment, backroom, and inventory; acts as principal advisor to Store General Manager on all logistics matters. Manage up to 20 employees as manager on duty.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Logistics Manager/Assistant Store Manager for a 110-employee retail store that generates $28 million in annual sales. Primary manager for all aspects of logistics and store operations to include leading store replenishment, backroom, and presentation teams; coordination with Target distribution center, promptly and efficiently executing company directives; acts as principal advisor to Store General Manager on all logistics matters. Supervises 4 managers and 25 employees in the Logistics department and up to 40 employees as manager on duty. • Implemented process improvement measures that led to Logistics Department consistently exceeding Target payroll efficiency standards in FY 2017; had highest efficiency metrics in a 9 store district.• Led a logistics process that contributed to store exceeding both sales and payroll efficiency goals; received recognition at Target Corporate HQ level. • Implemented company pilot program that resulted in 3% sales increase during program. Assisted peers and other store leaders with learning new tasks and roles, as well as training store team for new roles and responsibilities.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Department Manager for a 110+ employee retail store that generates $30 million in annual sales. Supervised a team of 5-15 employees to complete daily sales oriented tasks, including maintaining presentation standards and providing amazing customer service, and supervised up to 40 employees as manager on duty.• Restored Apparel Department to company standards and held employees accountable, being key part of upgrading store’s standing in 9 store district to meeting company expectations.

Denton, Texas

Department Manager for a 110+ employee retail store that generates $30 million in annual sales. Supervised a team of 5-15 employees to complete daily sales oriented tasks, including maintaining presentation standards and providing amazing customer service, and supervised up to 40 employees as manager on duty.• Drove sales increase of +10.5% for Q1 2015.

Nashua, Nh

Department Manager for a 110+ employee retail store that generates $30 million in annual sales. Supervised a team of 15 employees to complete daily sales oriented tasks, including maintaining presentation standards and providing amazing customer service at checkout, and supervised up to 40 employees as manager on duty.

Bedford, Nh

Department Manager for a 110+ employee retail store that generates $30 million in annual sales. Supervised a team of 5 employees to complete daily sales oriented tasks, including keeping grocery department fresh and full. Responsible for managing food vendors, ensuring all vendor areas were full and fresh.• Consistently top store in 11 store district in overall food metrics, including sales and profitability, and store cleanliness audits.

Bedford, Nh

Provide a high level of custom service to guests.Educate guests about Starbucks products and prepare drinks as ordered.Assist as needed with weekly ordering of products and inventory.Set-up and maintain seasonal displays and sales floor merchandise.

Greater New York City Area

Helped supervise set load-ins and load-outs, lighting, and sound.Helped prepare studio for production day and close out studio.Shadowed production personnel, including studio and post-productions staff.Other tasks as required.