Michael Adams intro and resume
An excellent communicator, with an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse sales and marketing experience. Diverse experience in management and operations, as well as Comfortable at attaining client satisfaction, while capable of excelling both independently and as part of a team. Served as a resource to colleagues regarding comprehensive merchandising, inventory control, sales, marketing and employee management experience. A multi-dimensional thinker with a strong proficiency in emerging social media platforms, with some web development history. Clientele interaction ranging from VIPs to celebrities, and a strong knowledge of trend development.
EXPERIENCE
THE NATURE OF THINGS, New York, NY & Chicago, IL (January 2016 - February 2017) (October 2011 - August 2012 and March 2007 - May 2008)
Executive Assistant
Assistant to CEO on both a personal and professional level. Responsible for all business management and operations of the company. Worked closely within daily schedule of CEO to prioritize responsibilities and attain satisfaction in the specifics of how tasks are managed. In charge of calendar, as well as travel and other appointments and meetings. Responsibilities ranged from product development with artist (CEO) in her studio, to liaison to emails and online orders and shipments. Additionally, assisted in web development and served as a brand ambassador for the company. Worked closely with clients who wanted one-of-a-kind art creations, and helped visualize their idea. Created trade show displays, and managed events in Chicago and New York City. Worked closely with vendors and managed other joint collaborations, including West Elm and Sweet William.
HELMUT LANG, New York, NY (June 2014 - December 2015)
Management/Sales/Stylist
Responsible for assisting Regional Management and other high-profile positions in opening of Flag-Ship location in SoHo. Accountable for diverse responsibilities, with emphasis on store operations and sales. Directed merchandising displays, while also balancing daily management of staff, opening and closing of store, and employee scheduling. Participated in staff development, and communicated at all levels of management throughout New York City area. Worked with vendors and businesses that helped in running our daily operations. Personal Stylist for top VIP and celebrity clientele.
TRIBECA GRAND HOTEL, New York, NY (March 2010 - December 2011)
Guest Relations
Maintained the highest level of customer service, while attaining satisfaction from not only guests, but also our owners and management, who were on site daily. Served as a key intermediary to guest relations and concierge, while providing the first and last experience for guests as they arrived and left the hotel. Provided VIP and celebrity guests with private and censored comfortability, and possessed a great knowledge of nightlife, restaurants and other social engagements for guests during this time. Worked under the General Manager of the hotel for special projects such as collaborating with Tribeca Film festival for movie screenings and social events at the hotel lounge and bar.
THEORY, New York, NY (May 2008 - February 2010)
Store Manager and Operations
Led management team in daily retail operations, while exceeding sales goals for one of three New York City boutiques. Responsibilities were centralized around store operations, and sales, while leading a team to exceed our sales goals during this time. Continued to develop sales initiatives and further our goals, while developing new ideas for store merchandizing and aesthetic setup. Directed inventory initiatives, and participated in staff development, hiring, and meetings encompassing all of our New York stores.
DeFRANCO MEDIA GROUP, New York, NY (October 2006 - May 2007)
Assistant to CEO
Assisted owner of boutique media company in her day-to-day operations, while also balancing personal responsibilities. The majority of time was spent working remotely in her home office with her, however occasionally would meet clients and business partners to serve as a key intermediary to her personal and professional life. Larger projects included working to develop and solicit sponsorship proposals for Prince Williams� Charity. Sponsorship proposal included: Mercedes Benz, Veuve Clicquot and Ketel One.
SKILL SET
Proficiently experienced with both Mac and PC Platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Some Lighthouse photo edit knowledge.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University: Whitman School of Management � �
Bachelor of Science, Management (May 2006)
I would like to submit my resume and a photo for consideration for the position of House Manager. I would also like to give you a little background information about myself, and give you an idea of who I am. My name is Michael Adams, and I grew up in the midwest (Michigan and Illinois). I studied business management at Syracuse University, and after that had the opportunity to live in NYC, and did so for about 7 years, before coming to LA 3 years ago. I have had the luxury of working in many different industries throughout my career, from fashion modeling, to managing high-end fashion boutiques in NYC, to being the Executive Assistant and Business Development Manager for a boutique design firm in Chicago/New York. I balanced my work as both a personal and professional assistant, and no task was too big or too small. I juggled many tasks at once, and do not get overwhelmed by a full plate. I think during this extended period of time, learning different industries, and being around all walks of life, it has given me a lovely balance in life, and I have been able to learn from lots of great people. I am a very independent worker and a forward thinker. I trust myself enough to work well independently, and have strengths as a self-starter, who can motivate myself to get done what is needed, while being efficient. Additionally, I find balance in working as part of a team, and blending to work together with different minds, and create solutions together. I believe myself to be a rational thinker, but also a very outside the box mind. I have creative strengths and the ability to think critically. I had the pleasure of stepping away from my career for a couple years and being the personal caretaker for my grandfather before he passed. This experience brought me invaluable lessons that have helped me in my life. Patience, empathy, and a self-less approach to life, are just a few of the traits that I feel I have developed through this life-changing experience. Throughout all my experiences, personally and professionally, I feel that having had a balance of opportunities and different experiences to learn from, it has helped to stay grounded, and learn a lot from others. I am now at a stage in my life where I am looking to find and immerse myself in an opportunity where I can grow, and put my strengths to use, while helping those around me. Thanks and take care.
Best,
Michael C. Adams
An excellent communicator, with an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse sales and marketing experience. Diverse experience in management and operations, as well as Comfortable at attaining client satisfaction, while capable of excelling both independently and as part of a team. Served as a resource to colleagues regarding comprehensive merchandising, inventory control, sales, marketing and employee management experience. A multi-dimensional thinker with a strong proficiency in emerging social media platforms, with some web development history. Clientele interaction ranging from VIPs to celebrities, and a strong knowledge of trend development.
EXPERIENCE
THE NATURE OF THINGS, New York, NY & Chicago, IL (January 2016 - February 2017) (October 2011 - August 2012 and March 2007 - May 2008)
Executive Assistant
Assistant to CEO on both a personal and professional level. Responsible for all business management and operations of the company. Worked closely within daily schedule of CEO to prioritize responsibilities and attain satisfaction in the specifics of how tasks are managed. In charge of calendar, as well as travel and other appointments and meetings. Responsibilities ranged from product development with artist (CEO) in her studio, to liaison to emails and online orders and shipments. Additionally, assisted in web development and served as a brand ambassador for the company. Worked closely with clients who wanted one-of-a-kind art creations, and helped visualize their idea. Created trade show displays, and managed events in Chicago and New York City. Worked closely with vendors and managed other joint collaborations, including West Elm and Sweet William.
HELMUT LANG, New York, NY (June 2014 - December 2015)
Management/Sales/Stylist
Responsible for assisting Regional Management and other high-profile positions in opening of Flag-Ship location in SoHo. Accountable for diverse responsibilities, with emphasis on store operations and sales. Directed merchandising displays, while also balancing daily management of staff, opening and closing of store, and employee scheduling. Participated in staff development, and communicated at all levels of management throughout New York City area. Worked with vendors and businesses that helped in running our daily operations. Personal Stylist for top VIP and celebrity clientele.
TRIBECA GRAND HOTEL, New York, NY (March 2010 - December 2011)
Guest Relations
Maintained the highest level of customer service, while attaining satisfaction from not only guests, but also our owners and management, who were on site daily. Served as a key intermediary to guest relations and concierge, while providing the first and last experience for guests as they arrived and left the hotel. Provided VIP and celebrity guests with private and censored comfortability, and possessed a great knowledge of nightlife, restaurants and other social engagements for guests during this time. Worked under the General Manager of the hotel for special projects such as collaborating with Tribeca Film festival for movie screenings and social events at the hotel lounge and bar.
THEORY, New York, NY (May 2008 - February 2010)
Store Manager and Operations
Led management team in daily retail operations, while exceeding sales goals for one of three New York City boutiques. Responsibilities were centralized around store operations, and sales, while leading a team to exceed our sales goals during this time. Continued to develop sales initiatives and further our goals, while developing new ideas for store merchandizing and aesthetic setup. Directed inventory initiatives, and participated in staff development, hiring, and meetings encompassing all of our New York stores.
DeFRANCO MEDIA GROUP, New York, NY (October 2006 - May 2007)
Assistant to CEO
Assisted owner of boutique media company in her day-to-day operations, while also balancing personal responsibilities. The majority of time was spent working remotely in her home office with her, however occasionally would meet clients and business partners to serve as a key intermediary to her personal and professional life. Larger projects included working to develop and solicit sponsorship proposals for Prince Williams� Charity. Sponsorship proposal included: Mercedes Benz, Veuve Clicquot and Ketel One.
SKILL SET
Proficiently experienced with both Mac and PC Platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Some Lighthouse photo edit knowledge.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University: Whitman School of Management � �
Bachelor of Science, Management (May 2006)
I would like to submit my resume and a photo for consideration for the position of House Manager. I would also like to give you a little background information about myself, and give you an idea of who I am. My name is Michael Adams, and I grew up in the midwest (Michigan and Illinois). I studied business management at Syracuse University, and after that had the opportunity to live in NYC, and did so for about 7 years, before coming to LA 3 years ago. I have had the luxury of working in many different industries throughout my career, from fashion modeling, to managing high-end fashion boutiques in NYC, to being the Executive Assistant and Business Development Manager for a boutique design firm in Chicago/New York. I balanced my work as both a personal and professional assistant, and no task was too big or too small. I juggled many tasks at once, and do not get overwhelmed by a full plate. I think during this extended period of time, learning different industries, and being around all walks of life, it has given me a lovely balance in life, and I have been able to learn from lots of great people. I am a very independent worker and a forward thinker. I trust myself enough to work well independently, and have strengths as a self-starter, who can motivate myself to get done what is needed, while being efficient. Additionally, I find balance in working as part of a team, and blending to work together with different minds, and create solutions together. I believe myself to be a rational thinker, but also a very outside the box mind. I have creative strengths and the ability to think critically. I had the pleasure of stepping away from my career for a couple years and being the personal caretaker for my grandfather before he passed. This experience brought me invaluable lessons that have helped me in my life. Patience, empathy, and a self-less approach to life, are just a few of the traits that I feel I have developed through this life-changing experience. Throughout all my experiences, personally and professionally, I feel that having had a balance of opportunities and different experiences to learn from, it has helped to stay grounded, and learn a lot from others. I am now at a stage in my life where I am looking to find and immerse myself in an opportunity where I can grow, and put my strengths to use, while helping those around me. Thanks and take care.
Best,
Michael C. Adams