Ross VanderKamp

Management Trainee

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Timeline
About me
Sales | Digital Sales | Sales Manager | Sales Leader | Brand Management | Growth Driver
Education
- Grand Valley State University
  2001 - 2005
  Business Finance & Management
  Activities and Societies: Investment Portfolio Organization member & Portfolio Manager, Income Tax Assistance Program, GVSU's National Championship football team
- Harvard Business School Online
  2018 - 2020
  Influential Leadership and Management
  Webinars, case studies, group studies / assignments, group presentations focusing on influential leadership and managing effectively. In depth course work on developing people. Explored cutting-edge thinking around business challenges and innovation strategies.
Experience
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  Apr 2003 - Aug 2003
  Management Trainee
  Internship.
- Auto-Owners Insurance
  Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
  Associate Claim Representative
  Internship.
- Wolverine Worldwide
  Apr 2005 - Dec 2023
  Successfully launched the Bates footwear brand nationally with the world's largest retailer. Spearheaded the objective working with a diverse group of internal and external team members from product mix / design, margin balance, logistics, shipping, labeling, online / in store marketing to complex future growth and roll out plans. Largest launch in the Brand's history. Managed top digital accounts, including 1P and 3P for Bates, Merrell Tactical / Work, Wolverine Boots and Wolverine Apparel overseeing sell through, ROAS, marketing initiatives, new product launches, search optimization and driving growth. Show less
  - Sales Manager -- Strategic Accounts
    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
  - Sales Manager - Bates Top Accounts
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2023
  - Bates Sales Manager - Western US
    Oct 2017 - Jul 2021
  - Territory Manager
    Apr 2005 - Oct 2017
- New York Life Insurance Company
  Nov 2024 - now
  Agent
  Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company
Licenses & Certifications
- Life and Health Insurance License
  State of Oregon
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Heritage Club Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2014
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Highest Shipment Percentage Increase Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2014
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Salesman of the Year Bates Footwear Jan 2014
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Salesman of the Year Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2013
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Sales Rep III Wolverine World Wide Nov 2012 Promoted to Sales Rep III and given the opportunity to manage the Bates footwear business in the northwest.
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Engineer of the Road Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2012
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Heritage Club Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2012
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Highest Shipment Percentage Increase Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2012
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Highest Shipment Dollar Increase Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2010
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Highest Shipment Percentage Increase Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2010
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  Highest Shipment Percentage Increase Harley-Davidson Footwear Jan 2007
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  National Football Championship NCAA 2003
- Awarded to Ross VanderKamp
  National Football Championship NCAA 2002
Volunteer Experience
- Head Coach
  Issued by CYO Youth Sports on Jan 2021
  Associated with Ross VanderKamp