Tom Michael Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Over 20 years of experience leading Pittsburgh’s premier family-owned clothier. Trains, motivates and provides strategic vision for a multi-million dollar business named by Esquire magazine as one of the country’s leading specialty stores for selection and service. Dynamic tenure began with appointment to CFO in concurrence with primary role as Executive Sales and Marketing Director responsible for strengthening the company’s general management and sales in the United States. Current broad scope of responsibility includes P&L accountability, strategic planning, development and leadership of entire marketing and finance functions, and day-to-day operations management. Selected Results:• Oversees all financial aspects of the company, including internal control and hiring.• Motivates a 15-member sales team dedicated to exceptional customer service and responsible for multi-million dollars sales in high-end retail clothing and accessories. • Builds and cultivates diverse community relationships and strategic partnerships.• Leads cross channel marketing and branding efforts, including management of media buy, oversight of website and social media platforms, customer research and coordination of a team of eight strategic consultants and designers. • Editor and publisher of Larrimor’s exclusive FORUM magazine.• Generated a consistent flow of new customers and navigated the company through the worst recession since the Great Depression.• Negotiated leases for two new stores, as well as oversaw the building of a new store in Downtown Pittsburgh and the renovation of a satellite location in Mt. Lebanon. • Transformed company into recognition and ranking as one of the industry’s leaders nationwide.• Key leader in redesign and renovation of two store locations.• Work closely with international partners and brokers to develop Larrimor’s private label merchandise and execute brand marketing and placement.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Jointly acquired and managed Michael Seiff & Co., a corporate holding company that ran Avant-Garde Foods, a gourmet cheese manufacturer and gourmet food distributor. Provided leadership and direction for a staff of 50+ employees, including administrative staff, district/regional managers, buyers, and production plant workers. Determined company policy and strategic direction. Implemented quality control program and automated production lines in two manufacturing plants.Key Results:• Instrumental in leading company growth from a small food producer to a national manufacturer and distributor in ten years, resulting in growth rates as high as 40%.• Pioneered product development of successful line of gourmet cheese called “Spreadables”, and helped to direct brand management and production.• Created marketing campaign, pricing structure, and sales strategy for entire product line.• Performed monthly sales forecasting and competitive analyses to determine product performance levels and the need for new product developments and modifications on an annual basis.• Instituted HACCP Program and supervised quality control in all aspects of this all-natural product.• Acted as overall authority for financial operations of organization, budget preparation and administration, taxation, audit, accounting, and forecasting.• Oversaw design and building of two different manufacturing plants.• Worked closely with importers and brokers through multiple distribution channels including retail stores, specialty chains, and supermarkets.

Executed arbitrage strategies and made markets in over-the-counter stocks for institutions. Managed futures, invested in domestic and global equities, managed hedge funds, used interbank currencies to enhance the yield of equity and debt portfolios, and speculated in currencies.

Served as Core Examiner, overseeing group of brokerage firms to assure capital compliance with securities laws.Key Results:• Conducted audits of brokerage firms to check for compliance with securities law.• Assigned to special NASDAQ project to implement automated trading system.• Instrumental in identifying stock manipulation on the part of First Jersey Securities.• Successfully identified brokerages that were deficient in capital, and worked as liaison between banks, lawyers, and NASD to resolve deficiencies.

Developed audit plans and evaluated accounting operations. Audited all major divisions in the bank, including treasury, cash management, and loan review. Applied all standard auditing techniques, including flow charts and tracing accounts through books and records. Key Result:• Identified a loan group that was incorrectly calculating interest, which led to increased bank earnings of $10-12 million per year.

Bachelor Of Science, Economics And International Relations

Advanced Business Review For Senior Executives

Comptroller Of Currency Audit & National Association Of Securities Dealers