Michael Scherer

Michael founded a boutique consulting practice that focuses on helping middle market businesses to drive enterprise value, by developing strategies and implementing operational improvement. Worked on a wide variety of engagements across multiple industries. Experience includes acquisitions and rollups with combined revenues of between $20M and $800M, post-merger integration, restructuring, and turnaround efforts for companies with revenues of $1B+, and assessment and enhancement engagements for companies with revenues of between $10M and $400M.

• Data collection and analysis, coaching and training, functional assessments and improvement plans across sales, marketing, customer service, operations, product, technology, finance, human resources, and IT.
• Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
• Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
• Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
• Supported project management team for optimal performance.
• Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.

Michael is a fund manager responsible for the acquisition and management of residential and commercial real estate, including self-storage, multifamily, and single family housing.

• Raised capital to support acquisitions, managed investor relations.
• Evaluated market trends to identify new opportunities and developed targeted growth strategies accordingly.
• Performed underwriting, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Built relationships with key partners to develop and manage assets.

Michael restructured family business and developed new sales strategies to more profitably provide software products that enhance customer experience; Successfully increased sales and profit in 1st 90 days, delivered 50% year-over-year growth, improved employee morale, uncovered technical deficiencies, and implemented new processes.

• Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
• Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
• Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
• Led successful turnaround efforts, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
• Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
• Spearheaded international expansion efforts, entering new market and establishing profitable operations within one year.

Michael led the performance improvement practice that managed consulting and training projects for manufacturers and their dealer networks.

• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
• Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.