Mike Blumenfeld

Owner of Myron I. Blumenfeld & Associates

New York, New York, United States

About

I work with entrepreneurs who are passionate about their products and services and who are open to exploring new and different alternatives to grow their businesses profitably. I specialize in small to midsized product and service businesses and with owners who are looking to create a positive corporate culture that attracts and retains comitted employees, customers, vendors and investors. My 30 years of experience working for rapidly growing companies served me well when I started my consulting practice back in 1981. I focus on results, not theories and since I've held positions comparable to the ones filled by the clients I work with, I understand the challenges and distractions they face and how to deal with them. Specialties: Entrepreneurial businesses, strategic planning, marketing, human resources, policies/procedures, compensation, proactive vs.reactivmanagement, product/service distribution-logistics, supply chain management, ERP systems, succession planning, exit strategies,

Experience

  • Entrepreneur In Residence at NYU Stern Berkley Center Innovation Lab
    2012 - Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

    Teach, mentor and train students in the Berkely Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation how to create effective business plans and implement them successfully.

  • Board of Trustees, Mentor, Facilitator, Coach at Workshop In Business Opportunities
    Sep 2006 - Present · 19 yrs 10 mos

    Train, mentor, coach and teach entrepreneurs in 7 locations around New York City and a growing number of cities around the country, to plan, start and grow profitable businesses. Help these companies create jobs and contribute to the economic health of the communities they serve.

  • Management Consulting and Executive Coaching for Entrepreneurial Businesses at Myron I. Blumenfeld & Associates
    Mar 1981 - Present · 45 yrs 4 mos

    Assist entrepreneurial companies to grow their businesses profitably. Provide management coaching services to entrepreneurial owners who seek to improve their management skills. Design and help to implement management information systems that track key result areas of the business and compare them to plan. Assist management in developing workable strategic plans and then effectively implementing these plans. Assist management in developing efficient and effective business policies. procedures and business practices to optimize the flow of products and services throughout each company's supply chain.

  • Manager Retail Consulting at Earnst & Young
    Jun 1977 - Feb 1981 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Designed and helped to implement Retail Information Systems including inventory management, warehousing and distribution, management performance Developed strategic plans for growth and helped to implement them in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Indonesia Provided clients with detailed analyses of operations and recommendations for increased efficiencies and improved performances at all levels of the organization Developed management and personnel training programs to enhance intra company communications and customer service.

  • Vice President at Panelrama Home Centers
    1973 - 1977 · 4 yrs

    Chain of retail home centers.