John S. Adamescu
***** ******* ****** 216-***-**** (cell)
Rocky River, OH 44116 440-***-****
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Summary of Accomplishments
Award of Retail Excellence
Added $8MM in Retail Volume to Division (+73%)
Created Strategic & Tactical “Source Document” for Division
Rookie Franchisee of the Year ($250k in Volume)
Increased AUM by $250MM (+95%) in 4 years
Sold 3 Consulting Projects (#1 in Firm) in 6 Month Period ($1.9MM)
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Tactical & Strategic Planning
New Business/Client Development
Entrepreneurial/Self Motivated Professional
Solution Oriented/Consultative Sales Approach
Experience
2011 to Present Imperial Home Center Cleveland, OH
Design/Build Kitchen & Bath Remodeling General Contractor
Sales/ Design Develop customer base through in-showroom interactions, home shows and general networking situations to create custom design solutions to meet the needs of each client for their kitchen and/or bath remodel projects. Implement the design through product selection, ordering, delivery to job site and construction to the completion of the project.
2009-2011 Title Plus Services Cleveland, OH
Full Service Title & Escrow Agency for Both the Residential and Commercial Real Estate Industry
Sales/Market Development Interact with both residential and commercial real estate agents, homeowners and investment real estate owners to develop business and provide title and escrow services, documentation creation and reviews, probate documentation, leases, land contracts, carryback mortgages, purchase agreements and 1031 exchanges to the end user.
2007-2008 Brennan Financial Group Cleveland, OH
General Agency of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company New York, New York
Financial Planner Find, develop and grow client relationships by developing personal financial savings and investment strategies for individuals for retirement, estate planning or funding college education.
2006-2007 IMPAC Integrated Systems Cleveland, OH
Business Consulting Firm That Utilizes An Integrated Approach To Supervisory Management and Point of Execution Control. Punta Gorda, FL
Regional Vice President Negotiated the sales of business consulting services to company CEO and president level executives (“C” level) of companies with a minimum of 300 employees through in-person and on-site presentation meetings. Part of a North American restart for IMPAC where I personally sold three projects totaling $1.9MM in a six month period. IMPAC chose to shut down the restart in April, 2007.
2005-2006 The Reserve Funds Group Cleveland, OH
A Mutual Fund Holding Company That Created the Industry’s First FDIC Insured Sweep Money Market Fund. New York, New York
Marketing Specialist Specialized in formatting, writing, compliance and review of mutual fund marketing letters, brochures and web site content. This was a 1099 contract position, through the Remora Group, which ended in October, 2006.
1997-2004 Gratry & Company Cleveland, OH
Money Management Firm Specializing In Management of International and Global Equity Portfolios For Institutions and High Net Worth Individuals. Cleveland, OH
Director of Marketing & Sales Responsible for the sales growth and the marketing activities of the Company.
Increased assets under management (AUM) by $250MM (+95%) over a four year period throughout a 25 state territory. Voted shareholder and director of the Company. Investment Committee member.
Analyzed annual results and developed and implemented the yearly marketing budget for the Firm.
Formulated both short term tactical and long term strategic Company plans. Tracked and reviewed results and recommended necessary corrective action to bring plans into compliance with these results.
Developed and implemented internal sales and marketing control documents.
Created external (for use with clientele) Firm process presentation booklet.
1995-1997 Parker/Hunter, Inc. Cleveland, OH
Retail Brokerage Firm Pittsburgh, PA
Investment Advisor Developed retail and institutional book of brokerage business.
1991-1995 J&G Development Company Cleveland, OH
Franchisee (General Contractor) of US Structures, Inc under the name “ARCHADECK”, builders of custom outdoor living space since 1980. Richmond, VA
Owner/President Marketed and developed home remodeling business through the use of in home sales, industry (trade) and home shows, seminars, direct mail, etc. Supervised up to 15 employees.
Rookie franchisee of the year in 1991 ($250k in first year sales volume).
1988-1991 McDonald & Co., Inc. Cleveland, OH
Retail Brokerage Firm Cleveland, OH
Investment Executive
1986-1988 Kidder, Peabody & Company Cleveland, OH
Retail Brokerage Firm Boston, MA
Investment Executive
1975-1986 The May Department Stores Company Cleveland, OH
Retail Department Store Chain St. Louis, MO
Divisional VP and Merchandise Manager Responsible for the merchandising, buying, sales, profit and loss, inventory control, store image, training of staff, managing of staff, and all planning functions.
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College Berea, OH
MBA, Business Administration, Cum Laude
Member, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business Administration
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
BS/BA, Marketing/Communications
Dean’s List
References Will be furnished upon request