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B.A. Adams III

Broomfield

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Customer-facing operator with experience managing complex stakeholder portfolios, driving product adoption, and supporting revenue-impact initiatives inside a Division I athletic department. Led cross-functional rollout of Buffs Premier, a multi-department engagement platform generating $100K+ in ARR, while managing onboarding, training, usage, and long-term stakeholder success. Primary owner of CAPS (student-athlete financial operations system), coordinating workflows with compliance, finance, operations, and NIL units. Strong communicator with experience presenting to executives, aligning cross-functional teams, and executing QBR-style reviews. Known for work ethic, coachability, and delivering measurable adoption outcomes in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant Strategic Initiatives & Program

University of Colorado at Boulder
05.2024 - Current

Customer Management & Stakeholder Success

  • Managed a portfolio of 400+ internal customers across coaching staffs & student athletes, support units, student-athlete programs, and administrative leaders.
  • Built multi-threaded relationships with stakeholders in operations, finance, compliance, ticketing, marketing, NIL, and senior leadership.
  • Conducted adoption reviews, performance check-ins, and workflow optimization discussions analogous to QBRs and health checks in SaaS.

Product Adoption & Growth (Buffs Premier)

  • Spearheaded the launch and expansion of Buffs Premier, producing $100,000+ in annual revenue.
  • Led onboarding, training, and adoption across 17 internal and third-party teams.
  • Identified usage gaps, created adoption plans, and collaborated with cross-functional partners to grow platform utilization.

Operational Process Ownership (CAPS Platform)

  • Sole student lead overseeing CAPS, CU’s student-athlete financial operations platform supporting 350+ users.
  • Managed lifecycle workflows: approvals, documentation accuracy, compliance reviews, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication.
  • Provided feedback to administrators on system enhancements and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Execution & Strategic Insights

  • Partnered with compliance, NIL, finance, operations, and sport programs to execute high-impact initiatives.
  • Delivered insights and operational analysis for transfer portal trends, coaching carousel movement, and compensation structures.
  • Supported department-wide strategic planning following the House Settlement — aligning financial, operational, and compliance priorities.

Relationship Management & Executive Engagement

  • Coordinated executive hosting for university leadership, visiting administrators, donors, and conference executives.
  • Facilitated cross-department alignment during major events, athletic seasons, and strategic initiatives.

Education

MBA - Finance

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2026

BBA - Marketing

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2024

Skills

    Account Management & Growth
    Stakeholder management, multi-threading, QBRs, adoption strategy, retention, expansion, commercial impact

    Customer Activation & Success
    Onboarding, product training, workflow optimization, issue resolution, usage analytics

    Communication & Relationship Building
    C-suite engagement, cross-functional coordination, executive presentations, structured reporting

    Operational Excellence
    Process improvement, financial workflow coordination, compliance support, documentation accuracy, systems management

    Tools & Technical Skills
    Salesforce (familiar), onboarding systems, workflow platforms, Microsoft Excel, financial operations workflows, dashboarding basics

Timeline

Graduate Assistant Strategic Initiatives & Program

University of Colorado at Boulder
05.2024 - Current

MBA - Finance

University of Colorado At Boulder

BBA - Marketing

University of Colorado At Boulder