Adam W. Holden ________________________________________________________
***** ******** **. ~ Sunbury, OH ~ 43074 ~ 614-***-**** ~
*********@*****.***
National Sales & Business Development
"The expectations I have of myself will always be greater than those of
anyone else."
Seasoned and highly trained sales executive with 16 years of commission
sales with earnings in solid six figures. Successful entrepreneur with a
rich background in the financial services industry, construction, real
estate investments, and business ownership.
Master salesman with training from the Sandler Sales Institute. Proficient
in both short and long sales cycles. Expert at prospecting for new
business. Products and services regularly sold range from $5,000 to over
$1,000,000. Completely at ease selling to individuals, groups, or
corporations.
Career History
Continental Gypsum - Columbus, OH
2007 to present $35 million parent
company of drywall, insulation, & painting installation companies
National Sales Director
Relocated from Indiana to assist in the turnaround of the Columbus, OH
drywall division that had been losing money for the previous two years.
Challenged to learn a completely new industry while simultaneously
developing new business and mending a tarnished corporate image.
. Led Columbus division back to profitability first year of employment in
2007. Increased personal sales 10% in 2008, and 15% in 2009 despite
historic construction industry decline and economic turmoil
. 2009 personal sales of $8.1 million with average sale of $315,000.
. Redirected company specialization from single family homes to focus on
large scale apartment, hotel, and senior living facilities nationwide
. Managed sales and estimating for all divisions
. Established new contracts with regional production home builders and
national affordable housing developers
. Reviewed monthly P&L and balance sheets with executive management.
Provided opinion on financial strategy and revenue maximization
. Coordinated the disposition of multi-million dollar portfolio of
corporate owned real estate. Evaluated property leases, mortgages and
credit lines
Monroe County Asset Development - Bloomington, IN
2003-2006 Investment Management Practice - Real
Estate Development - Property Management
President
Established private practice following a long tenure with investment
banking firm. Incorporated real estate interests into suite of services and
expanded outside partnerships with other construction & real estate
professionals.
. Managed $20 million in assets for wealthy seniors with a specialization
in fixed income securities such as tax-exempt bonds, real estate
investment trusts, annuities, and mutual funds
. Provided due diligence on prospective investment products, risk
assessment, tax implications, and prepared financial reporting
. Acquired land and developed "Woolery Woods" residential housing addition
along with constructing homes and selling off remaining lots to other
builders
. Experienced meeting with local planning and zoning boards to negotiate
and obtain approval for permitting, design, and zoning changes
. Managed acquisition, disposition, renovation, leasing, and maintenance
of 18 campus rental properties
Alanar Inc. Investment Bankers - Bloomington, IN
1994-2003 Securities Dealer &
Underwriter of mortgage backed bonds for non -profit organizations
Branch Manager/Broker
Managed local branch office for investment banking firm. Developed
nationwide clientele of investors for proprietary bond underwritings.
. Ranked 1st of 26 brokers in the firm
. Extensive telephone transaction sales
. Produced over $40 million in sales over 9 years
. Named "Broker of the Year" 7 years in a row
. Named "Broker of the Month" 12 consecutive months and 45 times during
tenure
. Elected to Board of Directors - 1998
. Coordinated the hiring, training, and supervising of 4 brokers
. Designed and implemented successful marketing & advertising campaigns
increasing production every year