Adam A. Shea

*** ********* **. *******, **. *****

541-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Coming from a company that is transitioning from Small and local to mega corporate, I’m really looking for an opportunity that is more in alignment with my beliefs and values. I am excited to pursue an opportunity to join a successful team, where my contributions to the overall success of the company can feel fresh and exciting. I see these contributions becoming more significant as my work ethic and personal motivation to succeed are recognized. I anticipate personal, as well as professional growth to be the theme as my support of the team creates new opportunities for success and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

4+ years managing nationwide ad campaigns through multiple agencies for new product releases.

6+ years of product presentation, and brand development at industry wide and local shows.

Managed logistics for 9 domestic trade shows annually including shipping, storage, product placement, transportation, promotional items, and travel for employees and authors.

3 years establishing and maintaining inventory lists in Excel that contained 1000’s of SKUs.

3 years as sole domestic sales rep for all independent retailers across in the country. Opened more than 500 new accounts over last 2 years.

5+ years managing Amazon, eBay, and Walmart direct to consumer platforms.

High level creative problem solver

6+ years building and promoting brands at trade shows and pop up shows across the country. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Rogue Creamery – 12/2021 to Current

• Wholesale Sales/Brand Manager

- Compiling materials according to deadlines for merchandising campaigns

- Created nationwide ad campaigns in collaboration with multiple departments

- Coordinating with other departments to facilitate special projects or events

- Providing accurate information and solutions to customer queries

- Working with a team to ensure successful implementation of programs

- Consistently generating clear product marketing copy Blackstone Publishing – 09/2011 to 07/2018

• Retail Sales Manager

- All eBay, Amazon, and WalMart listing uploads/kills (manual/bulk) including taking pictures and creating effective copy, as well as developing marketing strategies, managing inventory, identifying inefficiencies, shipping, returns, and quality customer service.

- Created seasonal schedules and title presentations, focused on building brand strength.

- Organizing promotional activities for new title launches

- Building professional relationships with key publishing partners, independent bookseller alliances, and independent bookstores across the country

- Managed selection, production, and international shipping of promotional items

- Managed logistics for domestic industry trade shows including authors, employees, promotional products, inventory, and booth materials.

April 28, 2023

To whom it may concern:

I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Adam Shea. Adam has been adept at building relationships across multiple wholesale accounts where he has shown himself to be a proactive problem solver with a willingness to tackle any situation or crisis that arises. In addition to his capable account management skills, Adam is always a joy to work alongside at trade shows. His charisma and sense of camaraderie, combined with his knowledge, creativity and passion make Adam a force to be reckoned with.

Adam is responsible, reliable, and honest. I have no doubt he would make a positive contribution to any organization.

Sincerely,

David L. Gremmels

President

5/2/2023

RE: Letter of Recommendation for Adam Shea

To whom it may concern,

I am honored to have the opportunity to write a letter of recommendation for Adam Shea. As a fellow colleague at Rogue Creamery, I have had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand his exceptional work ethic and dedication to his role.

Adam consistently demonstrated his dependability and intelligence, going above and beyond to identify and creatively solve problems for the benefit of the entire business. He entered his role with little direct experience in our industry, but quickly set himself to the task of building his knowledge. It did not take long for Adam to establish strong, flourishing relationships with customers. Adam is driven, genuine, and an authentic individual who always maintains a can-do attitude. He demonstrated this during a time when he took a product that had abysmal sales performance and turned it around. The product was reduced to having the reputation of an “impossible sell”. Based on previous sales, the calculated length of time we would eventually sell all the product was several years. Adam not only placed the product with a customer he also committed the customer to a purchase forecast that will eventually lead us to selling all the product in less than a year.

As a great communicator and charismatic individual, Adam quickly established himself as an accomplished salesman. He is adept at subtle upsells and talented at applying his own enthusiasm for our products to build interest from potential buyers. He established and cultivated longstanding relationships with customers.

Adam has a strong moral compass and lives by a “do the right thing” attitude. He maintains a high moral expectation of himself and others, while also believing that individuals must communicate about problems and challenges for things to change. He is consistent in his support of his team and his friends, but without enabling them.

In conclusion, I am delighted to recommend Adam for any position in which he may apply his skills and talents. He is a tremendous force for good to any team, and I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation.

Sincerely,

Immanuel Rodriguez

Plant Manager

ad1clq@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom it May Concern:

It is my honor to enthusiastically recommend Adam Shea for employment. As Marketing Manager of Rogue Creamery since 2018, I had the pleasure of leading Mr. Shea’s hiring process – culminating in his onboarding in January 2022. He stands out to me as one of the most dependable and dedicated employees that our business has brought on during my time with Rogue Creamery.

Right from the start it became clear that Adam would excel in his sales role at Rogue Creamery. Adam goes above and beyond on a regular basis; a creative problem solver, Adam frequently steps in to identify and resolve issues for the benefit of the entire business. He entered into this role with little direct experience in our industry, and quickly set himself to the task of building his knowledge to be able to execute his job at the highest level. He is reliable, adaptable, motivated, trustworthy, and a true team player. Applying his intelligence and drive to a wide variety of projects, he has proven himself to be a valuable asset to our team. Adam is an accomplished salesman; genuine and personable, he is adept at subtle upsells and talented at applying his own enthusiasm for our products to build interest with potential buyers. He has secured significant sales deals, managed multiple accounts with ease, and built on several longstanding customer relationships.

I have great respect for Adam and know he will be a great asset at whatever company he chooses for the next step in his career. Please reach out to me at ad1clq@r.postjobfree.com or (541) 708- 3724 if you have any additional questions or would like me to further elaborate on Mr. Shea’s experience and achievements.

Sincerely,

Marguerite Merritt

Marketing Manager

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