MIKAH BERLINGERI
Austin,Texas
Summary
Results-driven sales and marketing leader with expertise in revenue growth and brand development. Co-founder of Babes Pickles, overseeing product development, branding, and retail strategy. Experienced in crafting go-to-market strategies that enhance brand visibility and customer engagement while identifying growth opportunities and fostering strong partnerships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Sales and Marketing. Licensed Agent
Balcones Land Company
Austin, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Developed marketing plans for ranch, commercial, and residential land listings, enhancing visibility and engagement.
- Managed broker relationships across Balcones Land Company sales network, fostering collaboration and driving sales opportunities.
- Led lead generation through digital listings, referrals, and outreach campaigns, resulting in increased client acquisition.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Presented Balcones Land Company properties to investors and prospective buyers.
- Worked closely with clients to identify needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes.
- Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
Co-Founder
Babes Pickles LLC
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Co-founded and built Babes Pickles from concept to market, growing the brand into four retail locations.
- Led brand strategy and product vision, driving social media marketing and customer acquisition efforts.
- Managed retail sales and business development, establishing relationships with local retailers and securing placements in new stores.
- Oversaw daily business operations, including budgeting, purchasing, production planning, and inventory management to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
- Directed production workflow and quality control, from ingredient sourcing through finished product and labeling.
- Sourced and managed vendors for produce, ingredients, packaging, and production supplies, balancing quality and cost.
- Developed and tested original pickle recipes, refining flavor profiles and products for commercial sale.
- Created the company's website, social media presence, marketing materials, packaging direction, and promotional campaigns.
- Built local brand awareness through events, partnerships, community outreach, and organic social media.
Real Estate Agent
SmartCity
Austin
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed client relationships from lead to lease by engaging in conversations to understand needs and connecting them with ideal apartments in the city.
- Communicated daily with clients via text, phone, and email
- Compiled personalized lists of available apartment units tailored to client preferences.
- Worked directly with property partners, scheduled and attended tours
- Received commissions for successfully leasing apartment units to clients
Marketing Director and Transaction Coordinator
Riley McLean Land
Austin
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed marketing efforts, including listing postings, website management, landing advertising websites, MLS posts, LinkedIn posts, and creation of marketing packages using InDesign, enhancing property visibility.
- Ran analysis, interpreted complex data from company's proprietary AI mapping software and delivered current market knowledge to clients.
- Conducted market analysis after each meeting, compiling relevant market trend information to share with clients and preparing presentations for top real estate companies.
- Established long-term client connections through consistent communication and engagement by sending listings and scheduling periodic meetings to review mapping software.
- Facilitated complex land transactions from contract to closing.
- Scheduled and attended property showings.
Personal and Executive Assistant
Riley McLean Land
Austin
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Coordinated planning activities, scheduled meetings, and managed emails to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Executed personal errands, including transporting children, mailing packages, and grocery shopping, to support executive's personal commitments.
- Streamlined inbox priorities, phone calls, and confidential communication with landowners and vendors to enhance responsiveness.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and presentation materials for Riley McLean Land executives
- Scheduled property meetings, site visits, and internal planning sessions across departments
- Supported invoice processing, expense tracking, and administrative follow-up for office operations
- Conducted regular inventory checks for office supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Organized transaction files, contracts, and records for land acquisition workflows
Marketing Director and Talent Manager
Trident Hospitality Group
Austin
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Directed marketing efforts for 3 venues in Austin, including social media management, flyer design in Photoshop, and online event promotion.
- Managed venue calendars and collaborated with talent to execute events smoothly, ensuring positive experiences for attendees.
- Coordinated with booking managers to secure entertainment and bands for Trident music venues, enhancing event offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government, History
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX01-2020
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Marketing strategy
- Project Management
- Client relations
- Customer Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation skills
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- Texas Real Estate Commission License, Austin Board of Realtors, 2021-2026
- Texas Boating License, Texas Parks and Wildlife, 2017-06
HOBBIES
Traveling, water sports, yoga, snowboarding, running, sushi connoisseur
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Colorado River Society/ Leadership Council Chair, Colorado River Alliance Board of Directors, The River Society is a group of emerging community leaders dedicated to preserving and protecting the Texas Colorado River by:, - Attracting new people to support the Colorado River Alliance, - Connecting members through unique social events, networking opportunities, and outdoor activities, - Plan and execute unique social events, networking opportunities and volunteer efforts, - Cultivating leaders to further CRA's mission of championing the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement
- Lake Austin Ski Shores Ski Show Director, Ski Shores puts on a ski show every summer on Fathers Day., - Create and manage the ski participants in the show, - Organize with all necessary personnel involved and execute the run of show, - Coordinate schedules between participants while planning meeting times and handling all communication between the group, - Ski show participant and boat driver
Timeline
VP of Sales and Marketing. Licensed Agent
Balcones Land Company
08.2025 - Current
Co-Founder
Babes Pickles LLC
10.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
SmartCity
06.2023 - 10.2023
Marketing Director and Transaction Coordinator
Riley McLean Land
06.2021 - 01.2023
Marketing Director and Talent Manager
Trident Hospitality Group
08.2019 - 03.2020
Personal and Executive Assistant
Riley McLean Land
09.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Government, History
The University of Texas At Austin