Adam Barnhart

About Adam Barnhart

Adam Barnhart, in his present role as the Director of Club for Creative Converting, leads a diverse and highly skilled group of customer-focused individuals who effectively execute all aspects of a customized, CPG paper plate and napkin product line, that ultimately ends up in Mass retailers across the globe. He is involved from trend and concept development, sales and marketing, logistics, and delivery to retail shelf. He has proven success that has delivered positive financial results in top line sales and bottom line profitability. Analytically minded with a good balance of knowing what product and designs should be taken to market in paper goods.Prior, Barnhart spent ten years based in Kansas City, Missouri, at Hallmark Cards Corporate HQ. Working successfully as a Program and Product Manager in many areas of the company. Leading the Sales, Operations, and development of products and programs, having a direct impact on P&L responsibilities. Immersed in Mass retail experience with major customers such as Walmart, Target, Hallmark Gold Crown, and many others. Drove increases in distribution, revenue, and profitability in seasonal gifts, Christmas ornaments, and greeting cards.In summary, Barnhart began his career over twenty years ago and has held various roles in Customer Support, Account Management, Operations, and Management. With 20+ years of customer engagement, product development experience, and a solid background in many mass retailers, Barnhart is focused and impassioned to deliver positive impact in the evolving retail industry.Barnhart holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Missouri State University and resides in Nashville, TN, with his wife and children.Specialties:*Leadership/Management/Consulting*Trusted Advisor/Exec Level Rapport*Partner Engagement*Revenue and EBITA Generation/P&L development*Sales/Marketing/Forecasting, which drive annual growth against key measures (top-line revenue, GM $’s and $ share)

Experience

1. Sales Director - Club

   Hoffmaster

   May 2023 — Present · Greater Nashville Area, US

Education

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  Certificate Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor's degree, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Skills

• Account Management
• Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Marketing
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Business Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Business Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Management
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Budgeting
• Product Development
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Ornaments
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Sales Management
• Retail
• Consumer Products
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Product Strategies