Sam Lane: Head Coach, Sales Supervisor, Program Development in Portland, ME

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.