Micheal Giddens
Cincinnati
Summary
Strategic thinker specializing in process improvement and team development. Demonstrated success in enhancing performance and driving organizational growth through innovative initiatives. Over 8 years of experience in entrepreneurship and corporate environments, with strong skills in project management and relationship building. Committed to delivering exceptional results in every endeavor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace Fit Manager
Fleet Feet
08.2024 - Current
- Secured new B2B accounts, expanding overall market reach significantly.
- Grew mobile shoe business from 200K to 400K in first year.
- Collaborated with internal buyer to curate event inventory effectively.
- Coordinated logistics for pop-up events with internal teams and brand representatives.
- Designed layouts for mobile experiential marketing pop-ups.
- Developed marketing flyers and promotional materials for client accounts.
Owner/Founder
From The Sidewalk
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Transformed business operations from trunk sales to a storage unit and ultimately to a brick-and-mortar store.
- Collaborated with various brands, athletes, artists, small businesses, and non-profits (FCC, Complex, iShowspeed, Brandon Vazquez, Smith League, Make a Kid Merry, etc.)
- Directed marketing internship with University of Cincinnati students to foster skill development.
- Created marketing strategies that increased community engagement and brand visibility.
- Managed inventory and vendor relationships to ensure efficient product sourcing.
- Maintained financial records while overseeing budgeting for business expenses.
- Led creative strategy development for multiple high-profile advertising campaigns.
- Curated inventory and purchased products for the store.
College Pastor
Queen City Church
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Launched a monthly college-aged ministry that hosted 100+ students each month
- Oversaw a team of 50+ volunteers
- Responsible for articulating the vision of the ministry to the team and students
- Mapped out team roles and trained the leaders
- Mentored students and team leaders
- Coordinated on-campus outreach events
- Public speaking and message preparation
Assistant Branch Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Management role in less than a year of employment
- Led sales and service team and pushed the standards to exceptional levels
- Conducted regular staff meetings and performance reviews to ensure goals were met and team members were held accountable
- Resolved customer issues and complaints quickly and effectively, resulting in drastic improvement in customer retention
- Developed and implemented a marketing plan to increase brand awareness and reach new customers
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
Point University
Birmingham12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Highlands College
Birmingham12.2016
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Experiential Marketing
- Brand Strategy
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Engagement
- Creative Collaboration
- Strategic Networking
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Business Development
Certification
ISSA Certified Running Coach
Accomplishments
2025 The Running Event - Brooks Trailblazer Award Winner
Timeline
Workplace Fit Manager
Fleet Feet
08.2024 - Current
Owner/Founder
From The Sidewalk
06.2020 - 07.2024
College Pastor
Queen City Church
05.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Branch Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
03.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor's Degree -
Point University
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Highlands College