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RESUME
Michael H. Teig
Current President/CEO at TigerLight, Inc., Writer/Director
Midway, Utah, United States
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Summary:
Highly accomplished writer, director, and executive with a passion for delivering exceptional results. Known for creating award-winning infomercials, leading successful video production and marketing companies, and achieving outstanding ROI. Experienced in accelerated learning programs and dedicated to helping passionate individuals exceed expectations. Fluent in English, proficient in Italian. 5 examples of personal achievements greatly affecting companies success:
•Created and personally implemented new marketing and sales strategy for FPS GOLD that achieved sales equal to the previous 14 years sales of same accounting software program for banks and savings and loans. Was offered position as EVP of new division. Declined for other opportunity.
•Re-trained retail store sales staff of major mall retail store for Essence. With no advertising, monthly sales increased by 350% without changing products, pricing or employees, only how employees performed their duties. Offered position as President of company. Declined for other opportunity.
•Re-trained sales staff of mall retail food shop over a 3 day period. With no advertising or changes in menu or pricing, average daily sales more than doubled, immediately and remained at that level until a month later when owner hired son to manage that same store and sales returned to previous level.
•Hired as EVP (Acting President) to “save” animated video production and sales company with sales of $400,000 with 900 distributors, and losses of $50,000/mo. Restructured sales and marketing program. First nine months, sales reached today’s equivalent of $8.3 million. Next year, $40.6 million. Next year, $83.6 million, next year,
$120 million selling a series of animated family oriented, christian videos. I was let go,
“without cause” and sales over the next 6 years declined steadily to under 4$ million. Company owners and employees requested that I return. Declined lucrative offer due to other commitments.
•Wrote, directed and edited 16 mm, 30-minute infomercial for a cosmetic product for woman that generated many millions in sales and was voted Infomercial Of The Year by the ERA (Electronic Retailers Association) winning over a 30-minute infomercial hosted by an academy award winning actor.
Experience:
TigerLight, Inc. - President/CEO
January 2001 - Present
Midway, Utah, United States
- Successfully led the design, manufacturing and sales of the TigerLight® Non-Lethal Defense System, a globally recognized personal protection device offering unmatched self-defense capabilities.
- Orchestrated the development and launch of new products, driving business growth and establishing TigerLight as an industry leader. Author
Surf Your Way Through School - Writer/Director/Editor/Publisher 1993 - Present
Fujitsu
- Hired as contractor to replace ad agency to create 10-Year Vision multi-media presentation for Fujitsu America, showcasing exceptional creativity and storytelling skills.
Family Entertainment Network (NEST Entertainment) - Executive V.P. (Acting President)
1988 - 1992
Dallas, Texas
- Created, tested and implemented innovative business and marketing strategies, resulting in exponential sales growth and highly successful mall locations across 50 sites.
- Authored successful infomercial scripts, contributing to the company's success. Education:
Full Sail University - Entertainment Business Master of Science, Entertainment Business (Class Salutatorian) Winner of 7 out of 13 TOP STUDENT awards. 2009 - 2010
University of Southern California - School of Cinema Television - Summer Production Workshop, Advanced Film Production. One of only 24 selected annually from around the world.
1992
Disney University - Executive Management Certificate, The Disney Way - Executive Management
1991
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Business Management - Finance 1975 - 1978
Director James Cameron's Master Class in Filmmaking - 15 Lessons Certificate of Completion, Directing, Filmmaking
May 2021 - July 2021
Skills:
- Leadership
- Training
- Film Production
- Director
- Writing
Certifications:
- Disney Executive Management Certificate
Awards:
- Three national award-winning infomercials for different product categories, generating tens of millions in sales.
- 2-minute "most highly engaged" video on Facebook generated 10:1 ROI.
- Mentored students who became Grade School, Junior High, and High School valedictorians.
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