
Michael AmicAngelo
@michaelamicangelo
I build scalable trust and safety operations, policies, and customer-resolution systems for high-growth companies.
What I'm looking for
At Flex Storage, I lead Trust & Safety and Claims operations for a moving and storage startup expanding from 3 regions in 2 states to 30 regions in 24 states. I manage 29 frontline and supervisory agents while building the policies, SOPs, claims protocols, and customer communications needed to scale.
I've created more than 30 SOPs, designed foundational Terms of Service, privacy, warranty, and claims documents, and developed risk-mitigation strategies across legal, social media, support, and Stripe escalations. I also partnered with engineering on Smart Contract automation systems as the company moves toward a marketplace model.
Previously, at Iron Mountain, Grindr, and Clutter, I handled high-tier escalations, policy operationalization, claims assessment, content moderation, and complex customer de-escalation. At Grindr, I built a Google Sheets investigation tool using Snowflake and Looker SQL returns that increased average investigation speed 24x.
My background also includes full-stack and front-end web development, where I built and redesigned sites, ordering systems, and digital experiences using Django, Angular, JavaScript, WordPress, and AWS. I bring practical experience building both the operational systems and customer-facing tools that help teams resolve risk and scale service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Claims Team Lead
Flex Storage Inc.
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
People management for 29 frontline call center and T&S agents at a moving and storage startup. Policy development and implementation, damage assessment, SOPs creation, and building systems to scale during rapid expansion.
Policy operationalization, social media response management, risk management, damaged property claims assessment, and customer experience enhancement. Handled highest-tier user de-escalation via Zendesk, SMS, and calls.
Served as the highest escalation point for sensitive user situations, including legal threats, missing persons reports, and payment disputes for a user base of 14 million globally. Enforced TOS and shaped policy with cross-functional input.
Senior Trust and Safety Specialist
Clutter
Apr 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Risk analyst, assessor for damaged and lost property claims, conflict resolution, social media management, bank dispute arbitrator, and BBB dispute specialist. Standardized charge dispute communications for a 23% increase in win rate.
Content and Production Manager
Nightscape Podcast
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
Project manager and web developer for a horror podcast. Built WordPress site, created social media and podcast publishing ecosystem, wrote and edited scripts, produced videos, and developed project timelines.
Serviced a national client base through Bloomingdales' eCommerce platform with home goods and style advising, conflict resolution, and in-store counter management. Consistently in 90th percentile for total sales per month.
Full Stack Developer
Illuminare Studio
Nov 2018 - Aug 2019 (9 months)
Full-stack web developer for an independent leather distributor. Built with Django, Bootstrap, CSS grid, transitions, and JavaScript. Implemented responsive design, Instagram API feed, and hosted on AWS EC2.
Web Developer
Brown Paper LA
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)
Front-end web developer for a catering company. Migrated EZCater ordering system and payment processing to Stripe via Squarespace, performed complete front-end overhaul, and built SEO-tagged menu list.
Front End Developer
Community Care and Hospice
Mar 2019 - May 2019 (2 months)
Front end developer for a hospice. Built custom UI using HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. Condensed 60 CSS pages into 5, removed hardcoding, and added ADA accessibility features.
Beauty Advisor
Guerlain
Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 (4 months)
Marketing strategist for client-facing and omni-channel sales in luxury retail. Targeted clients by spending patterns, built image database, and established online storefront. Took location from twelfth to third nationally in sales revenue.
Business Manager
YSL
Dec 2017 - Feb 2018 (2 months)
Business management and sales for luxury cosmetics retail. Handled inventory management, daily sales tracking, omnichannel marketing, and personalized consultations.
Makeup Artist
Giorgio Armani
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Makeup artist, skincare consultant, and fragrance expert for Giorgio Armani cosmetics. Conducted omnichannel outreach, maintained counter merchandising, and oversaw social media pages.
Business Manager
Estee Lauder
Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 10 months)
Makeup artist, skincare consultant, and fragrance expert for Estee Lauder cosmetics. Published omnichannel marketing campaigns, taught beauty techniques, and led all-store clinics. Took counter from lowest performing to top 5.
Certified makeup artist (color specialist), skincare consultant, fragrance consultant, and hair consultant. Provided full consultations and trained customers on over 35 cosmetic and skincare lines.
Team Lead for Customer Experience and Customer Success
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of San Francisco
Jun 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Nonprofit housing and credit assistance. Managed Outreach, Customer Experience, and Customer Success teams. Founded Customer Success team, reducing client churn with a 27% save rate in first quarter.
Experienced at register, espresso bar, new-hire training, and customer relations. Designed a re-training method that increased production speed and beverage quality scores by 23%.
Site Leader, Sediment Analysis
Arcade Creek Restoration Project
Sep 2005 - May 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Site leader for sediment analysis team. Oversaw sample extraction, preparation, and analysis. Compiled data reports, developed collection methods, and directed a symposium.
Environmental Sciences Camp Counselor
CYO Caritas Creek
Sep 2005 - Mar 2006 (6 months)
Responsible for safety of children in cabins. Oversaw a cabin of ten 12-year-old boys, created team-building and environmental education activities, and helped design a community garden.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CodingDojo
Full Stack Development, Software and applications development and analysis
2018 - 2018
Full Stack Development program at CodingDojo, completed in 2018.
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's of Arts, Japanese Language and Literature
2007 - 2010
Bachelor's of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2010.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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nightscapepod.comSalary expectations
Skills
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