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Overview
Work History
Education
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AWARDS
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Kyle Adolph

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Sales and marketing leader with a background in business operations, customer relationships, and team supervision. Led daily retail, online, and manufacturing activity while building vendor partnerships, supporting product development, and growing a brand into a multimillion-dollar line.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator/Sole Propriator

CREAM Labs/CREAM Vapor LLC
Tempe, AZ
10.2023 - 10.2026
  • Oversaw daily operations of CREAM Labs, streamlining processes in manufacturing, inventory management, procurement, production planning, logistics, sales, marketing, accounting, and business administration.
  • Delivered contract manufacturing services for multiple third-party brands, ensuring optimal management of raw material inventories, production schedules, storage requirements, and distribution logistics.
  • Suspended manufacturing operations in response to significant industry-wide challenges, addressing supply chain disruptions and rising material costs.

Owner/ Head of Sales/ Marketing Director/ Product Development

Mr. Vape USA/MRKTPLCE Eliquid
Tempe, AZ
06.2017 - 01.2026
  • Conceptualized and developed the MRKTPLCE brand at Mr. Vape USA, leveraging industry experience and market analysis to identify consumer trends and create a product line that met market demand. Within three years of launch, MRKTPLCE grew into a multi-million-dollar e-liquid brand with international distribution and became one of the top-selling product lines in the United States. In 2023, The brand's rapid growth and market success ultimately led to its acquisition by a major industry competitor, representing a rare achievement within the industry and demonstrating the effectiveness of our product development, branding, and sales strategies. Ultimately, Mr. Vape USA was purchased from us by another industry company in January of 2026. That wrapped up nearly 10 years of this journey with Mr. Vape USA.
  • Directed sales growth, developed marketing strategies, identified product opportunities, and expanded market presence across the United States, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Managed daily retail and online operations for Mr. Vape USA and MRKTPLCE Eliquid, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed vape and e-liquid product sourcing, purchasing, and vendor communication.
  • Oversaw inventory control for hardware, accessories, and liquid product lines.

Guest Services Supervisor

Troon North Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2013 - 05.2017
  • Promoted to Guest Services Supervisor for performance and leadership abilities. Managed scheduling for over 20 employees, coordinated special events, oversaw daily staff performance and operations, participated in hiring and employee development, addressed disciplinary actions, and acted as liaison between Guest Services and other departments. I left only to try my hand at being self employed. This is when I left to focus solely on CREAM Vapor and Mr. Vape USA.
  • Oversaw guest services staff at Troon North Golf Club to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service as Guest/Outside Services Representative at Troon North Golf Club by greeting guests, assisting them on and off the course, maintaining golf carts and practice facilities, and ensuring common area upkeep. Focused on creating first-class guest experiences by anticipating needs and exceeding expectations for guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinated tee time check-ins and greeted golfers upon arrival at Troon North Golf Club.
  • Organized cart staging and provided bag drop service for golfers at Troon North Golf Club.

Education

Associates Degree - EMT Certification

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05-2007

Skills

  • Marketing expertise
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Relationship management
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Entrepreneurial Drive
  • Business administration
  • Rapid learner
  • Proactive mindset
  • Excellent Communicator

LANGUAGES

English

PROJECTS

 MRKTPLCE Eliquid represents the most successful and rewarding project of my career. The concept was born during a national sales trip in 2019 after recognizing a significant gap in the market and identifying products that retailers and consumers were actively seeking. Leveraging years of industry experience, customer feedback, and market intelligence, I helped develop and launch the MRKTPLCE brand from the ground up., Within just three years, MRKTPLCE grew from an idea into a multi-million-dollar e-liquid brand with global distribution, becoming a Top 5-selling product line in the United States and reaching markets throughout Europe, Latin America, and beyond. The brands rapid growth, strong market presence, and commercial success ultimately attracted acquisition interest from a major industry competitor. In July 2023, my partners and I successfully completed the sale of the brand, marking a significant milestone and validating the effectiveness of our product development, branding, sales, and growth strategies., This experience reinforced the value of persistence, innovation, relationship-building, and execution, while demonstrating how identifying market opportunities and consistently delivering on customer needs can transform an idea into a nationally recognized and internationally distributed brand. The brand continues to thrive and grow to this day, even in a volatile marketplace.

AWARDS

2018 Vapers Carnivale Chattanooga Best eliquid, 2018 National Vape Expo Richmond Best eliquid, 2019 National Vape Expo Mohegan Sun Best eliquid, 2019 The Vape Showcase Houston Best eliquid.

GOALS/In Closing

I am seeking a long-term opportunity where I can apply my leadership, sales, operations, and business development experience to help drive growth and create value. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and take pride in building strong relationships and successful teams. I am excited to bring my entrepreneurial mindset, work ethic, and passion for continuous improvement to an organization where I can make a meaningful and lasting contribution.

Timeline

Owner/Operator/Sole Propriator

CREAM Labs/CREAM Vapor LLC
10.2023 - 10.2026

Owner/ Head of Sales/ Marketing Director/ Product Development

Mr. Vape USA/MRKTPLCE Eliquid
06.2017 - 01.2026

Guest Services Supervisor

Troon North Golf Club
07.2013 - 05.2017

Associates Degree - EMT Certification

Pima Community College
Kyle Adolph