Adam Blank
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Scott Montgomery
I have known Adam now for roughly 15 years, working with him as both a Buyer and as a Divisional Leader as he progressed in his career. Adam is a tremendously talented merchant with a keen eye for product and identifying the next big item or trend. He has a deep understanding of bringing a product to market, often as an exclusive or unique offering that separates him from his competition, all while making sure that product is maximizing its contribution to the business across top line sales and bottom line profit. He is a shrewd negotiator with an iron-clad conviction in his beliefs and a approaches business nearly void of emotion. He is pragmatic and calculated in his approach, having the capacity to be a formidable opponent. However, his high emotional intelligence allows him to effectively read a situation and know where and when to push, and where and when not to. He demonstrates a consistent willingness to find a winning outcome for all involved which makes him an ideal business partner that leads to winning outcomes. I have been fortunate to work with Adam over the years on different brands that I have represented allowing us to build some exciting businesses and share in those successes. I very much hope that I will continue to have the opportunity to work with Adam in the future.
Natalie Colton
Adam is a strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. I had the pleasure of reporting directly to him for 3 years, and he made a lasting impact on my career. Adam holds himself and his team to the highest standards, which translates to winning results and a highly engaged team. He maintains a calm and commanding presence, and prioritizes learning his team’s personal and professional goals. It was truly a joy to work with Adam, and he would be an asset to any company.
Scott Montgomery
I have known Adam now for roughly 15 years, working with him as both a Buyer and as a Divisional Leader as he progressed in his career. Adam is a tremendously talented merchant with a keen eye for product and identifying the next big item or trend. He has a deep understanding of bringing a product to market, often as an exclusive or unique offering that separates him from his competition, all while making sure that product is maximizing its contribution to the business across top line sales and bottom line profit. He is a shrewd negotiator with an iron-clad conviction in his beliefs and a approaches business nearly void of emotion. He is pragmatic and calculated in his approach, having the capacity to be a formidable opponent. However, his high emotional intelligence allows him to effectively read a situation and know where and when to push, and where and when not to. He demonstrates a consistent willingness to find a winning outcome for all involved which makes him an ideal business partner that leads to winning outcomes. I have been fortunate to work with Adam over the years on different brands that I have represented allowing us to build some exciting businesses and share in those successes. I very much hope that I will continue to have the opportunity to work with Adam in the future.
Natalie Colton
Adam is a strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. I had the pleasure of reporting directly to him for 3 years, and he made a lasting impact on my career. Adam holds himself and his team to the highest standards, which translates to winning results and a highly engaged team. He maintains a calm and commanding presence, and prioritizes learning his team’s personal and professional goals. It was truly a joy to work with Adam, and he would be an asset to any company.
Scott Montgomery
I have known Adam now for roughly 15 years, working with him as both a Buyer and as a Divisional Leader as he progressed in his career. Adam is a tremendously talented merchant with a keen eye for product and identifying the next big item or trend. He has a deep understanding of bringing a product to market, often as an exclusive or unique offering that separates him from his competition, all while making sure that product is maximizing its contribution to the business across top line sales and bottom line profit. He is a shrewd negotiator with an iron-clad conviction in his beliefs and a approaches business nearly void of emotion. He is pragmatic and calculated in his approach, having the capacity to be a formidable opponent. However, his high emotional intelligence allows him to effectively read a situation and know where and when to push, and where and when not to. He demonstrates a consistent willingness to find a winning outcome for all involved which makes him an ideal business partner that leads to winning outcomes. I have been fortunate to work with Adam over the years on different brands that I have represented allowing us to build some exciting businesses and share in those successes. I very much hope that I will continue to have the opportunity to work with Adam in the future.
Natalie Colton
Adam is a strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. I had the pleasure of reporting directly to him for 3 years, and he made a lasting impact on my career. Adam holds himself and his team to the highest standards, which translates to winning results and a highly engaged team. He maintains a calm and commanding presence, and prioritizes learning his team’s personal and professional goals. It was truly a joy to work with Adam, and he would be an asset to any company.
Scott Montgomery
I have known Adam now for roughly 15 years, working with him as both a Buyer and as a Divisional Leader as he progressed in his career. Adam is a tremendously talented merchant with a keen eye for product and identifying the next big item or trend. He has a deep understanding of bringing a product to market, often as an exclusive or unique offering that separates him from his competition, all while making sure that product is maximizing its contribution to the business across top line sales and bottom line profit. He is a shrewd negotiator with an iron-clad conviction in his beliefs and a approaches business nearly void of emotion. He is pragmatic and calculated in his approach, having the capacity to be a formidable opponent. However, his high emotional intelligence allows him to effectively read a situation and know where and when to push, and where and when not to. He demonstrates a consistent willingness to find a winning outcome for all involved which makes him an ideal business partner that leads to winning outcomes. I have been fortunate to work with Adam over the years on different brands that I have represented allowing us to build some exciting businesses and share in those successes. I very much hope that I will continue to have the opportunity to work with Adam in the future.
Natalie Colton
Adam is a strategic, analytical, and thoughtful leader. I had the pleasure of reporting directly to him for 3 years, and he made a lasting impact on my career. Adam holds himself and his team to the highest standards, which translates to winning results and a highly engaged team. He maintains a calm and commanding presence, and prioritizes learning his team’s personal and professional goals. It was truly a joy to work with Adam, and he would be an asset to any company.
Experience
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Built Oregon
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Sur La Table
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President Merchandising
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor Oregon Angel Food
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Omni-Channel Merchandising
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2016 - 2019
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Director, Omni-Channel Merchandising
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2012 - 2016
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Senior Buyer, Direct-to-Customer
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2011 - 2012
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Buyer, Direct-to-Customer Prep Division (2010-2011), Retail Food Division (2007-2009)
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2007 - 2011
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Inventory Planning Manager, Retail Prep Division
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2006 - 2007
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Senior Inventory Planner, Retail Food Division
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2005 - 2006
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Inventory Planner - Food Retail
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2003 - 2005
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Inventory Planner - Direct-to-Customer Tabletop
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2002 - 2003
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Assistant Inventory Planner
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2001 - 2002
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Education
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University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, General
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