Sam Lane: Head Coach, Sales Supervisor, Program Development in Portland, ME
Sam Lane
Head Coach, Sales Supervisor, Program Development
Portland | United States
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USM, Gorham Bike and Ski, Laxpros
Head Coach, Sales Supervisor, Program Development | 10/2012 - Current
Current Experience
-Supervisor
Gorham Bike and Ski, Portland, Maine 2012, 2014-Present
Alpine product supervisor and store merchandiser
• Appointed to department lead, increasing alpine sales division in Portland and Saco locations.
• Lead merchandiser, controlling merchandise mix practicing “first in/first” out methods while rotating displays seasonally.
• Maximizes sales by developing profitable, attractive merchandise displays.
• Work alongside merchandise buyer forecasting inventory trends.
• Lead role in alpine skiing customer service, sales, training and maintenance.
• High impact department leader, meeting and exceeding seasonal sales goals.
-Director
Laxpros Lacrosse, Portland, Maine 2014-Present
Program Development
• Developed and executed innovative youth athletic program, focusing on niche markets, reaching over 150 participants in initial sixty day period.
• Transitioned and updated customer lists from MAINEiax programming while developing new contact database.
• Incorporated and manages parent LLC which covers all lacrosse programming, registration and financial matters.
Management and Marketing
• Actively manage a staff of 14 coaches and assistants, including scheduling and payroll.
• Built and currently maintain our new website www.laxpros.com.
• Update and fulfill online registrations and custom team apparel and goods.
• Schedule and organize new program offerings including events, games and clinics.
• Direct contact for vendors, parents and facilities.
Results:
• 100% sell out rate over three 45-day program cycles.
• 15% new customer growth rate, offsetting customer turn over.
-Head Coach
Men’s Lacrosse, University of Southern Maine. Gorham, ME. 2011-Present
Relationship Management:
• Create and maintain professional and personal relationships with recruits, players, coaches, alumni, parents, and athletic department administration.
• Maintain relationships with 30+ student athletes to offer guidance and support regarding life outside of athletics including family, academics, post graduation, etc.
Coaching:
• Create comprehensive practice and game plans, highlighting the skill set of all 30+ athletes.
• Balance a pre-planned timeline with spur of the moment revisions to create a consistent yet dynamic environment.
Results:
• Graduated largest class in USM Lacrosse history in 2013 (12 seniors).
• Increased recruiting totals from zero under the previous coach to over 30 in three seasons.
Education history
Washington College
BA Business Management | 2003 - 2007
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