ADAM SENECAL
513-***-**** • **** East Avenue • Columbus, OH 43202 • **********@******.***
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Columbus, OH
Field Marketing Coordinator February 2018 - Current
Organizing events for several internationally known clients (Direct Tv, HBO, Bacardi, RESA footwear, Vans, Adidas, Cell-u-core, Microsoft, Razer, Lime Scooters…etc.)
Interpret event results for client, marketing analyst, and creative direction team
Connect marketing campaigns directly with their demographic establishing a personal relationship with the brand
Constantly learning new information and quickly adapting to market response for best outcome
The Buckle Buffalo, NY
Specialty retailer with revenue of over $900M in 2017, operating 460+ stores January 2015 - February 2018
Store Manager – Store 417
Increased sales from 1.20M to 1.25M during the 2017 fiscal year
Recorded and analyzed monthly profit and loss statements utilizing JDA analytics to strategically refocus
Evaluated trends in sales and inventory as well as seasonal shift to create a merchandising plan exploiting a buy-now wear-now consumer purchase pattern
Communicated with buying team, merchants, and CEO of company to enhance products and services
Implemented international marketing strategy spanning into Canada to develop a previously unsought client base
Executed recruiting campaign and grew staff from 2 to 16 associates during 2017
Lead product, sales, and trend seminars for entire staff daily
Twice, consecutively earned runner-up for store of the month during the three month long back-to-school season
Placed top three during 2/4 private label credit card competitions for percentage of net sales; reaching 43%
The Buckle Columbus, OH
Specialty retailer with revenue of over $900M in 2017, operating 460+ stores April 2016 – December 2016
Management Trainee – Store 238
Completed management training program; mastering how to create culture, leading others to drive sales and control store operations
Men’s department visual stylist, applied JDA analytics to boost sales in underperforming brands for overall sales increase; the Depart West brand went from 376th in overall units sold to 1st and remained in the top 5 until taking over store 417
Reviewed and managed 20-30 associates’ sales figures, increased overall sales by 5% through coaching, analytics and influence
Directly sold over half a million dollars in 2017
Won three top sales awards for having highest overall dollar amount sold in entire company
Won second place in recruiting most teammates in 2017
The Buckle Columbus, OH
Specialty retailer with revenue of over $900M in 2017, operating 460+ stores January 2015 – March 2016
Sales Supervisor & Management Internship – Store 238
Created a fiscal quarter-length sales plan for men’s shoes and executed education plan to support projections in that department and analyzed success at end of quarter for final project. Brought men’s shoe department company ranking in units sold from 64th/465 to 28th and an increase of 32% of men’s shoes net sales
Assessed on-going intern program through project updates and deliverables
Executed and educated associates on visual merchandising to ensure cohesive visuals for the store
Became proficient in coaching through conducting 20-30 performance reviews weekly
EDUCATION
Ohio University Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science – Retail Merchandising & Fashion Product Development June 2010 - May 2015 Emphasis in trend forecasting/analysis, merchandising mathematics, resource allocation and global textile economics
DISCTINCTIONS
Achievement: Awarded Eagle Scout 2008, CPR Certified, PADI certified scuba diver
Personal: Thread Magazine stylist on two different issues, ran a blog for Thread during 2015 spring semester, Member of Ohio University Entrepreneurs Club 2012-2015, concert promoter from 2011-2015 [promoted over 30 concerts], Dedicated musician