Michael Basch
356 S. Reeves Drive | Beverly Hills, CA 90212
mbasch@coffeebean.com |(310) 403-2392
Experience
2007-present
2000-2007
BAMKO, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Business Development
Recruited for nearly 3 years, came on board in 2007 to help facilitate and streamline growth.
 Locate prospective clients and develop them into accounts.
 Oversee several accounts, amounting to millions of dollars of business
 Hire, develop, and hold accountable the staff in the Los Angeles office
 Implement systems geared towards the long term large-scale growth of company
 Participate in the determination and execution of corporate strategic initiatives
COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF
LOS ANGELES, CA
District Manager
Hired as a Barista in 2000, received 7 promotions over first 5 years of employment. Served in the position of
District Manager since early 2005.
 Operated the most profitable and highest sales volume district in the company in 2006.
 Maintained highest internal promotion rate, highest operating margin, lowest management turnover, and
highest same store sales year after year.
 Took over a District ranked 11th out of 16 districts in 2005 in sales and profit performance, and improved
it to a #2 ranking out of 23 districts in 2006.
 Successfully recruited, developed, and managed employees at all levels from barista to store level
management.
 Member of executive committee for strategy, new store opening, systems and processes, and bright ideas.
 Trained and developed other District Managers in order to ensure their success within the organization.
 Dual managed districts. Responsible for 19 stores, 3350 employees, $17 million in revenues.
 Runner up for District Manager of the Year in 2006; received District Manager of the Quarter award.
2006-present
1998-2003
KAPLAN
WESTWOOD, CA
GMAT Teacher
Upon completion of the course, taught GMAT for Kaplan
 Taught over 10 classes throughout multiple centers in Los Angeles Area.
 Achieved above center and national averages in excellence ratings.
 Referred previous student as a teacher and she is now successfully teaching the GMAT.
 Considered a good Kaplan citizen by academic coordinator
MB CONSULTING
Owner, Self -employed
Provided computer consulting to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
LOS ANGELES, CA
 Founded in 1998 when my synagogue asked me to upgrade their database from DOS to windows.
 Specialized in maintaining databases, servers, and networks. Additionally, performed software
installation/removal, website maintenance/upgrading, and on-site consulting.
 Employed a dynamic team of 13 technicians.
 Managed up to 19 accounts at a given point in time.
 Built revenues from $4,000 to over $80,000 annually.
 Company specializes in database set up and maintenance, server/network maintenance, software
installation/removal, web design, and on sight consulting.
education
2006-Present
LOS A NGELES, CA
MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Master in Business Administration; emphasis in Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurial Studies
2002-2005
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CA
B.A. in Business Administration; emphasis in Real Estate Finance and Management and Organization.