MICHAEL BALOGH
Phoenix
Summary
Operations and Sales leader with 15+ years building and running the commercial + operational engine across wholesale, DTC, and ecommerce. Strong in operating cadence, inventory strategy, vendor performance, and cross-functional execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations & Sales
Applied Sciences, LLC (Nutraceuticals)
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - Current
- Owned day-to-day operations and revenue execution across wholesale, DTC, and ecommerce; accountable for cash flow, pricing, inventory, and vendor performance.
- Built and scaled a new product category from pilot to seven-figure annual revenue through market research, pricing, inventory planning, and national retail rollout.
- Developed multi-component inventory models and forecasting to improve purchasing timing, reduce stock risk, and support cash-flow stability.
- Corrected severe channel pricing inversion by implementing seller governance and Transparency enrollment, restoring brand trust with retail partners.
- Managed 300+ retailer and distributor relationships, including key strategic accounts, improving retention and expanding product breadth.
- Led operational focus shift toward high-margin, high-demand products to grow value while protecting customer satisfaction.
Owner / Operator
Synergy Fabrication, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Built and operated an ecommerce + brick-and-mortar consumer business; owned sourcing, fulfillment workflows, customer experience, and financial management.
Education
B.S. - Economics & B.S. Mathematics
Virginia Tech
Skills
- Business Operations & Execution Rhythm
- Inventory Modeling & Purchasing Strategy
- Vendor Management & Supply Chain Planning
- Pricing & Margin Governance
- Ecommerce Operations (Amazon DTC)
- Key Account Management (Wholesale)
Timeline
Director of Operations & Sales
Applied Sciences, LLC (Nutraceuticals)
05.2017 - Current
Owner / Operator
Synergy Fabrication, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2017
B.S. - Economics & B.S. Mathematics
Virginia Tech