Michael J. Hullett

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Profile:

Sales and furniture industry expert with extensive experience building multi-million dollar sales programs, creating retail success in adverse industry conditions, formulating multi-level business solutions for the interior design trade, developing specialized e-commerce strategies, and strengthening businesses though developing strategic partnerships. Education:

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (St. Mary’s City, MD 2013) Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and History Sciences Po (Menton, France 2012)

Studied the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa. Relevant Experience:

Director of Designer Sales (TDN Trade Direct)

The Design Network / Furnitureland South January 2017- February 2018 Developed completely new approaches to the interior design industry by creating the best retail-designer partner program in the retail space. Built a $20 million annual business centered on selling furniture and business solutions to the interior design trade. Achieved success by modernizing existing internal structures, developing dynamic new sales strategies, recruiting thousands of new clients thought the United States, Middle East, Asia, and Europe though a salesforce of 150 salespeople. Represented the company at trade shows throughout the United States, particularly at High Point Furniture Market. Grew the company from $375,000 in total sales in 2016 to over $6,000,000 in 2017. Design Consultant:

Furnitureland South March 2016-December 2016

Design-oriented sales at the world’s largest furniture store. Compiled product knowledge of over 1000 manufacturers, furniture construction techniques and processes, and attending HPMKT. Sold $1.3 million in 8 months.

Associate Director

Wentworth Art Gallery April 2014-March 2016:

Managed the operations and sales of a successful, commercial art gallery in Bethesda, Maryland. Assisted clients with selections of works by artists ranging from Matisse, Picasso, Miro, Chagall, and Rembrandt to American pop artists like Lichtenstein, Peter Max, and Jim Dine.