Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Accomplishments
Key Qualifications
Certification
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ADRIAN S. LAWRENCE

Columbus,OH

Summary

Thorough knowledge of the construction and manufacturing industries acquired through 24 years of experience in product field training, manufacturer representation, and sales leadership. Lead in multiple product, and field training sessions for new users and existing field personnel in municipalities of large cities, universities, architects, design groups, and parks departments.

Diligent manager with strong background in business management and client relations. Successfully led all aspects of sole proprietorship, from financial planning to customer service. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities and keen sense for market trends.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Account Leader

Central Turf &Irrigation Supply
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities, adjusting account strategies for continued success.
  • Increased client retention by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key strategic accounts.
  • Expanded the company's presence within existing strategic accounts through targeted upselling and cross-selling efforts.

IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

Ohio State University
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for the electronic, field mechanical, all other aspects of multi-Million-dollar irrigation system
  • Lead teams in renovation projects, including drainage, road repair, and other major improvements

SOLE PROPRIETOR

Bayden Outdoor Services.
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Opened small business in new area utilizing my sales expertise and exceptional customer service
  • Implemented new ideas and knowledge gained from experience dealing with industry professionals

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

Best Equipment
01.2002 - 11.2004
  • Executed comprehensive sales presentations and closed all equipment sales
  • Make sales calls based upon specific goals, plans, and territory analysis
  • Oversee Demonstrations prompting leadership and motivation

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

Hunter Industries
03.1996 - 11.2001
  • Company Overview: Irrigation products manufacturer
  • Charged with establishing and growing market share while working directly with distributors on incorporating innovative marketing and sales strategies
  • Maintain strong relationships with new and established customer base by incorporating strong leadership, teamwork, and partnership development
  • Generated yearly marketing and sales budget for my central California territory, roughly 1/3 of the state
  • Irrigation products manufacturer

Education

Business Administration -

University of Cincinnati
01.1990

Skills

  • Business development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Small business operations

Additional Accomplishments

  • Exceeded sales requirements in my territory at all positions held.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other PC applications.
  • High School and Collegiate basketball official.

Key Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of the construction and manufacturing industries acquired through 24 years of experience in product field training, manufacturer representation, and sales leadership.
  • Lead in multiple product, and field training sessions for new users and existing field personnel in municipalities of large cities, universities, architects, design groups, and parks departments.

Certification

  • Facility Management Professional (FMP) – International Facility Management Association.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.

Timeline

Strategic Account Leader

Central Turf &Irrigation Supply
01.2023 - 03.2025

IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

Ohio State University
01.2018 - 01.2023

SOLE PROPRIETOR

Bayden Outdoor Services.
01.2005 - 01.2018

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

Best Equipment
01.2002 - 11.2004

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

Hunter Industries
03.1996 - 11.2001

Business Administration -

University of Cincinnati
ADRIAN S. LAWRENCE