Andrew Robison

Sales and operations leader developed entirely inside Sherwin-Williams — from intern to district-leading call volume to training employees into promotions, all within three years. Consistent bonus performer with a genuine interest in the marketing and brand side of the business: how products are positioned, how stores communicate value, and how sales strategy and creative execution work together to drive growth. Eager to bring that cross-functional perspective into a role where both instincts can be put to work.

Professional with strong leadership skills and background in retail management. Proven track record in team collaboration, customer service, and operational efficiency. Adept at training staff, managing inventory, and driving sales. Known for adaptability and delivering consistent results in dynamic environment.

• Cleveland Rowing Foundation — Hired Coxswain, adult & masters crews (Summers 2019–2022)
• Westwood Country Club (Valet, 2022)
• AJ’s Urban Grille (Host/Busser, 2018–2020)
• Marc’s Grocery (Stock Associate, 2020)

• Assistant Training Store Manager — Sherwin-Williams, building and advancing an active management promotion pipeline
• Supplemental Instructor & Teaching Assistant — University of Dayton, two years
• Lead Coxswain & Team Captain — Saint Ignatius Varsity Crew, 3-year letterman, multiple National Championship appearances, 2018–19 Commodore Award recipient

• Volunteer Coxswain — Saint Ignatius Arrupe Program, mentoring inner-city youth on the water
• Labre Ministry — Street-level homeless outreach, Saint Ignatius High School
• Parish Usher & Greeter — Saint Ladislas Parish community
• Christmas Food Drive Volunteer — University of Dayton & Saint Ignatius High School

Sales & Performance

• Achieved bonus in my first eligible quarter at Sherwin-Williams and am tracking for a second consecutive bonus period — results driven by consistent outside sales activity and disciplined account management across a competitive 55-location Cleveland market.
• Led the district in outbound call volume, executing 50+ targeted calls weekly across commercial contractors, property management firms, architectural accounts, and professional applicators.
• Co-developed the core concept behind a LeadGen and POS integration strategy as a summer intern — the team won the SW Midwest Division Presentation Competition (2023) and finished top 3 company-wide out of all intern cohorts.

Leadership & Development

• Built and maintained a continuous management promotion pipeline as an Assistant Training Store Manager — training employees through the full development cycle from onboarding through Assistant Manager promotion.
• Served as Lead Coxswain and Team Captain for Saint Ignatius High School Varsity Crew — three-year letterman with multiple National Championship Regatta appearances and a top-10 finish.
• Received the 2018–19 Commodore Award, presented to the most improved member of the Saint Ignatius crew program.
• Hired by the Cleveland Rowing Foundation to cox adult and masters crews across four summers — trusted with experienced rowers as a teenager based on demonstrated skill and composure.

Academic & Early Career

• Graduated from the University of Dayton with a 3.7 GPA, earning a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Marketing and Sales.
• Completed the Sherwin-Williams Management Training Program and navigated a multi-store rotation across the Cleveland market before being placed at Richmond Heights — reaching an ASM role within six months of graduation.
• Served as a Supplemental Instructor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Dayton for two years, running biweekly sessions and providing targeted coaching to international students.

Community & Service

• Kairos Retreat Leader, facilitating peer programming centered on leadership and personal accountability.
• Active volunteer: Labre Ministry street-level homeless outreach, parish usher and greeter, Christmas food drive organizer at both University of Dayton and Saint Ignatius High School.
• Volunteer Coxswain for a Cleveland youth rowing program serving inner-city students.