Jim Adams

Experience

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  Westlawn Graphic

  Jul 1972 - Jul 2008

  CEO/Pres

  As CEO responsible for overall vision, leadership and operations, I grew firm from basic printing services to a comprehensive marketing solutions firm. The services array produced by our team of 60 professionals included Digital and Commercial printing integrated Website design, Graphic Design as well as integrated Marketing strategy. Sold to much larger firm in 2008.

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  Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2012

  Former Board Member

  I chaired Capital Campaign, Governance Improvement and Maintenance team. Member of Finance Committee

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  Berks County Industrial Development Authority

  Jan 2004 - now

  Chairman

  As an appointed community leader, I help grow our employement base in Berks by developing industrial sites and nurturing/attracting and retaining employees and employers.

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  NAI Keystone Commercial and Industrial LLC

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  Senior Sales and Leasing Professional

  I represented those who wish to lease, buy or sell their Commercial or Industrial Real Estate. I'm the guy you want on YOUR side !!

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  Marathon Business Group

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Senior Associate

  I represented those firms that wish to buy, sell or merge.

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  RE/MAX of Reading

  Jun 2011 - May 2015

  Sr sales and Leasing Professional

  Sell and Lease COMMERCIAL property

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  Pagoda Realty and Property Management

  May 2015 - now

  VP Commercial Services

  Providing Buyer/ Tenant or Seller/Landlord RepresentationReal-World experience - Not just in the classroom or sitting next to the decision maker Background and ExperienceMy personal real estate portfolio has contained most real estate “types”. As a direct and active participant, I’ve had commercial, industrial, retail---even multi-family and luxury condominiums. It’s not just buy-low and sell high; legal tax minimization, holding vacancy at a bare minimum, many factors converge to contribute to NET ROI.I've been involved in over 19 business formations, mergers or business sales – on all sides of the table. Because of the broad nature of these entrepreneurial endeavors, I was challenged to fine-tune my problem solving skills by creating practical, creative and implementable business solutions.By using my training as a Certified Negotiation Expert and a team coach and applying it tactfully, I help “our side" achieve a better outcome. Further, I’ve been a long-standing advocate of Total Quality Management and Six Sigma (process analysis) and, when needed, can apply a more formal approach to problem resolution and planning.As an appointed community leader (Berks County Industrial Development Authority) I help grow and retain our employment base in Greater Reading by developing industrial sites and nurturing, attracting and retaining employers.In my role as CEO of an $8mm graphics firm I was ultimately responsible for the overall vision, leadership and operations. I’ve established (or approved) budgets and subsequently monitored implementation and adherence. Show less