John F. Adams Iii Email & Phone Number

Grosse Pointe, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan

As a seasoned professional spearheading sales operational excellence, I am entrusted with steering the strategic vision and daily functions of a high-performing customer service team, a dynamic e-commerce platform, and the intricate realm of data insights contributing to a remarkable $2 billion in revenue. Throughout the last 21 months, we have consistently secured top positions as the #1 team and #1 e-commerce platform within our industry, accompanied by an impressive 10% year-over-year surge in online sales.Elevating customer satisfaction scores to unprecedented heights, our team has not only achieved industry-leading results but has also harnessed the power of AI to streamline operations. By intelligently automating routine tasks, we have liberated valuable time for our dedicated team members, allowing them to immerse themselves in more complex responsibilities.Under my leadership, a team of 36+ driven professionals has risen to the challenge, consistently earning the top rank against industry peers. I foster an environment of empowerment, encouraging my team to deliver exceptional service that translates into increased business wins. Notably, I have driven a 20% year-over-year growth in tier 3 sales, showcasing a strategic approach that aligns with organizational goals.In addition to orchestrating the end-to-end order-to-delivery pipeline, I have surpassed budgetary expectations by reshaping our structure across five offices, four managers, six plants, and over 36 team members. This holistic management approach has not only optimized efficiency but has also reinforced our market position as a leader in operational prowess.A key facet of my role involves driving the implementation of AI technologies throughout our operations. This strategic initiative is designed to position our organization at the forefront of technological advancement, enhancing our capabilities and ensuring sustained success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Chicago, Illinois

* Lead weekly, quarterly, annual forecast* M & A* Managed POC new reporting, analysis and AI. * Organize, analyze and report month end results* Manage daily gross profit model* To help identify and explain strategy options to senior teamStrategy, Forecasting, Financial analysis, Financial reporting, management,

Detroit, Michigan, United States

This is my children’s initiative (they're 5 & 7) to support equitable causes in the world. 1st-support all children having a playground in their community they can play on, 2nd-a submarine that cleans up the ocean for fish to have clean water, 3rd-animal rescue so dogs and cats can be taken care of when their mommy’s and daddy’s can’t.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Helping small business owners gain financial insight to strategic decisions.

Owned By The Carlyle Group, Private Equity, Held In The Infastructure Fund

Instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and financial acumen within the organization, I collaborated with the firm to optimize processes, shifting the focus towards insightful analysis rather than manual report formatting. My strategic efforts aimed at increasing visibility and comprehension of operational impacts on financial performance, addressing legacy knowledge challenges, and disseminating organizational control throughout the company.In my role, I played a pivotal part in facilitating financial results through meticulous operational performance analysis. This involved scrutinizing variances and identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency. I actively engaged with regional Vice Presidents, terminal managers, and accounting staff to forecast and budget financial performance, acting as the crucial link between the field operations and the corporate office.Key Achievements:• Collaborated with the CEO to identify, formulate, and present operational and labor thresholds, resulting in a substantial 3% improvement in EBITDA for the company.• Spearheaded the identification, onboarding, and implementation of a new financial and operational reporting system. Leveraging the capabilities of the new system, I orchestrated the creation of the first reporting package, instilling confidence in stakeholders and reducing reporting time by 2 days.• Formalized the accounting fixed asset process and meticulously documented policies and procedures, bringing clarity and efficiency to the organizational workflow.My commitment to driving impactful change and my ability to bridge the gap between operational intricacies and financial objectives reflect my dedication to optimizing processes for sustained success.

Tops sales revenue of hire classBusiness development - developed new client base / marketIdentified and Initiated new sales advantageObtained Series 7 & 63

Responsible for reporting accurate financial statements to bank group and senior team. Tasked with consolidating KeHE’s trial balance with acquired competitor and reported consolidated financials• Consolidated financial reports in accordance with bank covenant• Implemented reporting system; trained staff, decreased close time, strengthened cohesive organization

•Designed and implemented new contribution guidelines•Helped allocate resources to people and non traditional groups in need•Participated in placing $450K towards global assistance

Core function of coming over to the accounting team was to translate knowledge of operations into accruals and inventory process solutions. Leveraged experience in operations to help build stronger accounting accruals while strengthening relationships across organization• Managed due diligence (lending) audits for acquisition of competitor, allowing company to secure $300MM + revolving line of credit. • Identified inventory sync issues, solutions and implemented standard adjustments, saving 2 hrs. weekly

Function in this newly created position was to explain to each manager/director how their department within operations impacted the financial bottom line of their budget and the organization as a whole. Built relationships within the operations organization and identified the cost associated with the team’s decisions. • Created transportation’s weekly scorecard, leading to improvements, decreasing expenses by 2% G. sales• Created distribution’s five-year plan, allowing managers to develop action plans to achieve future goals• Worked with all levels to budget for the first time after decentralization - Change Agent• Modeled financial impact of open/close markets, union negotiations, ROIs and efficiency initiatives

Function of the team was to build the operating side of the budget. This was the first time many department heads were going to see their financial numbers. Financial numbers prior to this point were only shown to senior staff members. The role entailed a significant amount of training of staff and gaining trust of staff.• Organized and implemented fiscal year operational budget• Reduced processing time through identifying efficiencies • Created, managed and distributed Enterprise overhead reports to EVPs and reviewed expenses with managers - Change Agent - educated and assisted managers in budget & forecast processes

•Managed global cash – 1 parent & 8 subsidiaries (net lender)•Identified new foreign exchange remittance process, capturing + 2.5% per transaction•Negotiated new bank services: 55% decreased fees with increased transparency and efficiency•Off-shored 20 hours of tasks to China office•Maintained accounting for Canadian corporation /communicated and coordinated all international companies’ (The Netherlands, Mauritius Islands & China) accounting functions•Worked on 3 legal cases: Interrogatories, settlements and liaison with law firm•Committees: royalty/license agreements, state tobacco tax, customer rebates

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• Managed $500K portfolio • Beat the market 1:2 quarters• Analyzed S&P 500 companies-estimated future earnings/free cash flow/ individual and industry growth prospects• Constructed/presented 6 complete company analysis/evaluation / participated in 20+ companies’ presentation/analysis/evaluation

Ba, Finance Focus In Mandarin

Activities and Societies: President, Student Alumni Relation Team Treasurer, Chinese Club Board Member, Delaware County Coordinating.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba) Strategy And Economics, Dean'S Student Advisory Board

Activities and Societies: DePaul MBA Association