Adam James
Saint Charles,IL
Summary
Oversee and supervise warehouse operations. Receives and deliver goods in fast-paced warehouse settings. Diligently moves materials with organized approaches and safe equipment operations skills. Team-oriented and efficient in meeting challenging daily demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Roman inc
Bloomingdale, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Oversee warehouse associates.
- Operate several variations of forklifts, as well as train newly hired employees on forklifts.
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.
- Operate shrink-wrap machines for pallets.
- Supervise production and warehouse employees, as well as warehouse operations.
- Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
Licensing Songwriter/Producer
Marmoset (“True Freshman”)
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Wrote and recorded original music in alignment with brand identity and creative goals.
- Composed music and lyrics for voice and all instruments for recordings.
- Developed melodies and harmonies using music theory principles.
- Developed music for licensing with television, radio, film and commercial customers.
- Audio engineer on all recordings.
Drummer for Hellogoodbye
Music Group
City Of Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Drummer for professional music group.
- Operate and maintain additional tracks during live performance.
- Traveled to various locations throughout U.S. and U.K. for performances.
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
Writer/Producer/Professional Drummer
STAMPS
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Producer for Motown Records – focusing heavily on artist development.
- Worked with various artists on the Motown roster.
- Released two songs on Sony/Capitol Records.
- Arranged band gigs and performed for corporate events, weddings and parties.
- Tuned and set up drums in studios as drum tech and worked as drum tech for high school nation tour
- Several tours in US and UK.
- Founder and band leader/music director
Head of Sales, Sales leader
CertaPro
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 09.2018
- With $5.5M in sales in the last 4 years.
- Awards and accolades: Midwest salesperson of the year; Midwest salesman rookie of the year.
- Engaged customers with in-person and remote demonstrations of available products.
- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with account representatives to sustain current revenue and capitalize on opportunities to expand business.
Studio Musician
Miscellaneous
Los Angeles, CA
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
Discover Golf Management Assistant
Discover golf
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Revenue eclipsing $70k per year, /branding and merchandising.
- Assistant to head director of program.
- Taught and implemented golf lessons and clinics for children from ages 5-15.
- Developed curriculum and programs for teaching kids proper techniques.
- Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems to maintain organizational efficiency.
Producer/Audio Engineer/Musician
Berry Gordy (Motown Records)
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Produced and write songs for KGE artists.
- Consulted with team and helped develop artists on their roster
- Recorded all instruments for compositions.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Recorded, edited and mixed instrumental and vocal tracks and minimized unwanted sounds.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote efficient workflow.
- Executed highest level of quality for field and studio audio to achieve project expectations.
Basketball Coach
YMCA Child Development Center
Elmhurst, IL
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Volunteer coached 3rd-6th grade boys basketball.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Warehouse Associate
Chicago Records Management
Franklin Park, IL
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
University of
Illinois
Chicago, IL05.2010
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, ILSkills
- Great organizational skills
- Highly skilled at driving and operating fork lifts as well as other large equipment
- Songwriter, producer, and audio engineer
- Diligent and focused worker
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Material handling
- Professional drummer
- Music theory knowledge
- Composition
- Multi-instrumentalist for means of recording, writing, and performing compositions [drums, keys, guitar, bass, and voals]
References
References
- Rob James Owner - CertaPro Libertyville, IL C: 630.697.1291 E: rjames@certapro.com
- Mike DeGraff Logistics Coordinator - Roman Inc., IL C: 630.777.2575 E: mdegraff@roman.com
- Eric Hehr - bandmate and music collaborator C: 630-336-1475 Ehehr1955@gmail.com
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Roman inc
04.2021 - Current
Licensing Songwriter/Producer
Marmoset (“True Freshman”)
08.2020 - Current
Drummer for Hellogoodbye
Music Group
02.2019 - Current
Discover Golf Management Assistant
Discover golf
09.2016 - 01.2019
Head of Sales, Sales leader
CertaPro
01.2016 - 09.2018
Basketball Coach
YMCA Child Development Center
10.2014 - 03.2016
Writer/Producer/Professional Drummer
STAMPS
01.2011 - 06.2019
Producer/Audio Engineer/Musician
Berry Gordy (Motown Records)
01.2011 - 07.2016
Warehouse Associate
Chicago Records Management
02.2008 - 10.2010
Studio Musician
Miscellaneous
B.A. - Business Administration
University of
Illinois
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
Elmhurst College