Alan Wade Seal
Marietta
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with a proven track record at Advantage Solutions, excelling in project management and employee training. Recognized for outstanding performance with multiple awards, I effectively led teams to achieve significant operational improvements and fostered strong vendor relationships, driving successful nationwide resets and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
- Organized and managed 40+ employees to construct a mock Home Depot at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for manager meeting.
- Collaborated with manufacturers and Home Depot personnel to design nationwide resets for independent manufacturers and consolidated reset teams.
- Developed training playbooks to guide employees through resets and project completion.
- Received Chairman’s Award and Big Award for outstanding performance.
Category Manager
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
- Responsible for preparing cost analysis on upcoming projects.
- Balanced the Home Center Division’s general ledger so that they are aligned with our corporate GL
- Managed invoicing and tracking payments from Big Box Retailers and outside vendors.
- Reviewed and approved incoming invoices
- Followed GAAP processes
Field Services
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
- Conducted tradeshows and product knowledge classes for Home Depot associates and service groups.
- Managed daily assignments for 12 merchandisers across Home Depot stores.
- Created and revised most plan-o-grams and service procedures.
- Promoted from field merchandiser to trainer/district manager within 24 months.
- Recognized as Employee of the Year for SMI in 2003.
Area Manager; Operations Manager; Division Manager
Norred and Associates, Inc.
02.1992 - 11.1996
- Supervision and management - regular supervision of 100+ line personnel, in 15 various accounts in Atlanta, representing revenues over $3 million
- Client relationships - proposals, service initiation and expansion, and complaint resolution
- Human resources - recruiting, interviewing, screening, hiring, training, firing, scheduling, problem solving, and disciplinary action
- General management and accounting - payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and general administration
Sales; Marketing
Trygg Playgrounds
01.1997 - 06.1998
- Achieved sales growth of commercial playgrounds across Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
- Developed comprehensive catalogs and brochures for direct mailing campaigns.
- Negotiated sales agreements and supervised equipment production and installation.
Corporal, Supply Clerk
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
06.1988 - 06.1994
- Utilized computerized invoicing system for efficient financial management.
- Activated operations for Desert Shield and Desert Storm, ensuring readiness.
Plant Manager
Sixty-Minute Cleaners
02.1990 - 02.1992
- Responsible for production, customer service and employee relations, human resources, cash flow, inventory and maintenance of the plant
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Management
North Georgia Military College
Dahlonega, Georgia06.1989
Skills
- Project management
- Employee training
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Customer relationship management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
District Manager
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
Field Services
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
Category Manager
Advantage Solutions
06.1998 - 06.2025
Sales; Marketing
Trygg Playgrounds
01.1997 - 06.1998
Area Manager; Operations Manager; Division Manager
Norred and Associates, Inc.
02.1992 - 11.1996
Plant Manager
Sixty-Minute Cleaners
02.1990 - 02.1992
Corporal, Supply Clerk
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
06.1988 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Management
North Georgia Military College