Michael Albertini, MBA

Experience

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  Smugglers' Notch Resort

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2011

  Ski Instructor
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  Wilderness Inquiry

  May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Primary Trail Guide

  • Guided wilderness trips that included hiking, kayaking, and canoeing for groups of kids/adults with a variety of physical/mental conditions and limited abilities.• Received extensive training in risk management and ensured safety of the participants at all times.• Led groups as a primary trip leader, managed staff activities and provided oversight throughout the trip.• Collaborated with National Park Service rangers to provide an educational curriculum for Minneapolis and St. Paul public school students.• Planned routes, accurately navigated, and developed strong map reading skills.• Provided leadership for people with disabilities through positive encouragement and effective communication.• Managed time efficiently to adhere to schedules, deadlines, and changing weather conditions. Show less

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  Choices for Children

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Personal Care Assistant

  • Provided care for a 22-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome while creating a positive learning environment.• Planned activities and effectively communicated schedules to assure complete care was provided.• Motivated client to participate in situations that facilitated social integration and appropriate behavior.• Safely transported client to events and properly managed time schedules according to needs and interest.

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  Three Rivers Park District

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Ski Instructor

  • Evaluated, critiqued, and provided individual feedback on the development of students’ skiing techniques.• Managed groups in variable weather conditions, created positive group dynamics, and provided appropriate discipline.• Taught for a variety of learning styles, encouraged full participation, and established a fun and safe learning environment

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  Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  Research Intern

  • Worked alongside senior research staff, attended field visits, and learned about various research methods.• Developed research project focusing on the role of farmer groups in attaining food security: designed proposal, data collection techniques, and constructed background literature review.• Conducted a focus group discussion with farmers to better understand the group’s organization structure. • Synthesized data and assembled comprehensive write-up analysis of findings to meet deadlines. Show less

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  The School for Field Studies

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Student Affairs Manager - East Africa

  • Senior staff member of international study abroad program hosting 30+ students per semester. Operated at both field research stations in East Africa - Rhotia, Tanzania and Kimana, Kenya.• Provided oversight for all aspects of safety, health, and risk management.• Organized and presented student orientation, cultural adjustment sessions, and facilitated homestays with local families.• Planned community service projects with local organizations, connected students with volunteer opportunities, and mobilized resources needed for the project. Examples include teaching English and reading programs at primary schools, and facilitating mobile health clinic with Kimana Health Center.• Wrote budgets, managed large sums of money, tracked expenditures.• Answered questions from students and families about life and logistics at field stations andupdated packing lists and pre-departure information.• Managed confidential medical documents, insurance, and personal student information.• Ensured all immigration documents and immunization records were in accordance with local laws.• Wrote risk management reports, incident reports, security updates, and end-of-semesterevaluations, communicating all relevant issues with faculty and staff members.• Updated center-wide risk management and safety protocols, evacuation/contingency plans,and emergency responses.• Provided Institutional Relations and Marketing department with student blogs and promotional materials from the field.• Kept records of daily operations and managed general administrative duties involving students.• Effectively communicated with staff and community members using Swahili. Show less

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  Exxel Outdoors

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Manage Open to Buy (OTB) budgets for Ultimate Direction and Kelty Military divisions.• Present financial accounting of goal vs. actual / forecasted COGS, receipts, turns, and EOM inventory to executives and cross-departmental managers.• Create and maintain production and assembly BOM’s for manufactured items.• Maintain standard cost of manufactured finished goods, including raw material consumption, labor, and overhead cost allocation.• Create demand-driven forecasts, plan supply timing and flow to meet financial targets.• Forecast inventory requirements to meet revenue / COGS goals and plan item-level seasonal purchases, including woven and knit apparel, equipment (bags, tents, packs), and raw materials.• Place purchase orders with vendors, manage MOQ and surcharges, track WIP, ensure smooth production and complete shipments.• Monitor production timelines, proactively communicate delays or risks to meeting the plan.• Conduct SKU rationalization, analyze item-level performance.• Uphold positive vendor relationships with factories and suppliers.• Create and maintain rolling 12-month capacity plan for vendors and suppliers.• Provide analysis and reporting on obsolete inventory, make strategic recommendations on reducing obsolete ownership. Show less • Aligned go-to-market calendar timelines with marketing, product development, and production.• Consolidated global preseason demand, supported sell-in and sell-through with assets and collateral.• Actively managed order book of sales orders and forecasts, ensured actuate dating, item styles, quantities, pricing, and payment terms. • Manage relationships and sales goals for regional reps, domestic retailers, and international distributors in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa.• Drive B2B sales to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and profitability targets.• Ad hoc reporting on item pricing, customer profitability, inventory projections, and sales trends.• Plan inventory purchases and determine optimal stock levels, forecasting for seasonal demand.• Drive sales for $3.5 million international business and supported 25% YOY growth in 2017.• Manage 27 distributor profiles based across 6 continents.• Master of MS Excel and use pivot tables to create routine reports for senior management.• Monitor timelines and clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders.• Analyze customer performance and profitability through program sheets.• Communicate operational requirements, calendars, and deadlines - including forecasting, purchasing, pricing, shipping, logistics, and finance/payments – with internal and external stakeholders.• Review clients’ business and marketing plans and explore unique partnership opportunities.• Maintain Distributor Handbook and ensure all legal policies in Distributor Agreements are upheld.• Review annual performance with distributors at Outdoor Retailer and The Running Event tradeshows. Show less

  • Inventory Planner / Buyer

    May 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Sales Coordinator

    Jun 2017 - May 2019

  • Dealer Services Representative

    Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Uncommon Cacao

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Operations and Systems Manager

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022