Gary G.

Adams
116 King's Court * Chalfont, PA 18914 * (215)620-7036 or (215)997-0720 * ga102c5
52@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned, results-oriented public relations professional with extensive marketin
g, procurement and logistics management experience and successful interface with
the highest levels of corporate and public leadership. Expert communicator and
negotiator.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Public Relations Strategic Planning Superior Communicator
Corporate Policy Making Project Management P&L Managemen
t
Senior Level Negotiations Marketing & Procurement Global Public R
elations
Cross-Functional Leadership Brand Enhancement Supply-ch
ain Leadership
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Cardone Industries, Philadelphia, PA and Global 1/1999 - 11/2010
Director: Government and Public Relations (2005-2010) - Responsible for achievin
g and leveraging relationships with public, media, business leaders, trade assoc
iations, governmental agencies and office-holders. Effective leader, communicato
r, problem-solver.
* Newly created position to energetically cast brand and corporate image in best
light.
* Maintained full responsibility for creating and leveraging external network to
abate business pressures to 'off-shore' business units.
* Corporate ambassador - crafted corporate brand and perceptions in best light.
* Pioneered strategic relationships with community leaders, business, regional C
hambers of Commerce, all levels of government.
* Considerable direct contact with legislators, Philadelphia mayor & his deputy
(Commerce), plus PA governor and his direct staff.
* Achieved 90% reduction in local & state corporate tax burden; grew net profit
by 15%; contributes ~$18,000,000 to net profit over 15 years.
* Proactively secured a $200,000 state economic development grant to fund employ
ee training programs.
* Achieved difficult rezoning and constructed on-site innovative employee health
clinic (neutralized heavy community opposition).
* Boosted profits by aggressively obtaining a utility rate freeze in face of new
100% increase - yields $400,000 annual savings.
* Consensus builder: Partnered closely with community group leaders to solve iss
ues.
* Innovated compliance directives and corporate policies; wrote "Employee Global
Policy & Ethics Handbook"; go-to leader to craft sensitive internal/external co
mmunications.
* Lit-a-fire for President/COO and Chairman/CEO for all cross-functional executi
ve team major initiatives (tact, persuasion, tenacity, earned-respect).
* Awarded the annual Cardone Presidential Citation for Excellence in 2008 for su
perlative contribution to brand, profits, and mission.
Internal Lead Quality Auditor and Environmental Manager (2000-2005) - Responsibl
e for working cross-functionally to exceed ISO9001 & ISO14001 standards.
* Achieved critical recertification by ISO 3rd party audits.
* Achieved and maintained full regulatory compliance to multiple governmental ag
encies.
Procurement Supplier Manager (1999-2000) - Led a key supply chain & procurement
team to solve customer order-fill issues.
* Slashed inventories by $5,000,000 while exceeding order-fill targets by 30%.
* Proaction stimulated high customer confidence leading to $10,000,000 estimated
 new business capture.
United States Navy (1983 - 1999)
Policy Action Officer (1994-1999) - Navy Headquarters (Pentagon) to pioneer and
lead global programs for Naval Bases.
* Revitalized global base infrastructure programs with unprecedented funding rat
es; collateral duty as admiral's executive assistant and speech-writer.
* Fought for & won $300,000,000 additional appropriation for Navy during time of
DoD budget contraction & austerity.
Base Logistics Officer (1991-1994)
* Highest supply/logistics job at NAS Miramar ("Top Gun").
* Improved every departmental performance measure and led the Procurement Dept.
* Awarded Navy Commendation Medal; ranked #1 among peers.
Ship Logistics Officer (1989-1991)
* Responsible for $100,000,000 spend authority and $300,000,000 inventory on USS
Okinawa (Assault-carrier).
* Led war-time build up supporting fast-tempo ship & aviation operations while c
losest inshore ship to Kuwait battle action.
* Awarded Navy Commendation & Combat Action medals; ranked #1 among peers.
Procurement Internship (1987-1989)
* Won coveted large-procurement internship at Nav. Aviation Supply Office, Phila
.
* Negotiated RFP/RFQs and awarded $65,000,000 in competitive procurement actions
.
Ship's Supply Officer (1983-1987)
* Achieved rare inventory accuracy exceeding 99% - best in squadron.
* Won distinction as Navy-wide 2nd runner-up "Ney Memorial Award" for best food
service operation of 350 Navy ships.
* Awarded Navy Achievement Medal; ranked #1 among peers.
* Promoted from enlisted ranks.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* BA, San Diego Christian College (Intercultural Studies)
* MABA, National University
* Executive Course for Federal Leaders, University of Virginia
* Certified Purchasing Manager, CPM
* Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, TS16949)
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) "Executive PR Boot Camp"