In my own words
— ChadA dedicated sales executive with over 20 years of experience leveraging expertise in strategic sales, marketing plans, and business development methods to exceed the sales goals of a variety of major brands and companies.
Recognized by colleagues as a driven team builder with an exceptional ability to build relationships with clients, navigate challenging markets, and develop innovative strategies to ensure sustainable business success.
Trajectory
Jan 2024 — Now
Co-Founder · SLOBSTER
Best Lobster Rolls in the Bay Area! Coming to Bay Area in the Future!
Aug 2024 — Now
Founder · SWAG HAPPY
SWAG HAPPY, a Creative Merchandising Agency.
Providing the best corporate gifting solutions that make you HAPPY!
Are you sad with your current SWAG?
Well, let's turn that frown upside down with Merchandise that puts a smile on your face!
Creative: Product design, graphic design, photography, branding and creative direction.
Product development & Sourcing: Start-to-finish development/sourcing via our global partners.
Production: Cut & sew, screen printing, embroidery, dye, DTG, sublimation, labeling & Packaging.
Warehouse & Fulfillment: Inventory warehousing & logistics, pick & pack fulfillment, shipping.
Apr 2022 — Feb 2024
National Sales Manager - Promotional Products · Eliqs
Apr 2021 — Sep 2022
Sales Executive · BAMKO
BAMKO, one of the preeminent companies in the promotional and branded merchandise space. BAMKO is a merchandise sourcing firm that has been around for nearly 20 years. BAMKO has 15 offices around the globe, with a dedicated sourcing team in China and customer service support out of Los Angeles, New York, and Denver. Top-notch branding solutions and product selection, with expanded services that are truly superior to others in the industry. We do this by supporting our clients with creative needs, product sourcing, e-commerce, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment.
I would love to schedule time to answer any questions you might have, and share the amazing array of
new capabilities. I am happy to schedule a call at your convenience, or better yet, get
together in person over coffee or lunch.
calgorri@bamko.net
www.bamko.net
Jan 2019 — May 2022
Founder · Mr. Bad Bottle
Mr. Bad Bottle was created to bring awareness to how Single Use Plastic is killing our home called Earth. We are going to challenge the status quo! We are going to inject creative alternatives into the norm that is polluting every day life, the life we are use to. Though we are starting with Single Use Plastics, our vision does not end there... You will find that our mission is much bigger and there is a long road ahead! Get ready for disruption!
Mar 2018 — Apr 2021
Sales Executive · BrandVia
● Leveraged expertise in client relationship development and
negotiating to solicit over 25 new high-profile clients, such as
TikTok, Amazon, Future Farm, StarBird, and Verizon Media.
● Increased revenue year over year in corporate gifting by 75% by
introducing, leading, and communicating new sales strategies
and making appropriate adjustments based on consumer data.
● Engaged in the development and forecasting of revenue goals
for internal sales teams in order to drive the product development
roadmap towards success.
● Specialty in oversea development and operations. Start to Close.
Sep 2015 — Mar 2018
Sales Executive · GMPC
● Secured over 5 new accounts each month, boosting revenue by
65% each year.
● Developed meaningful relationships with clients through
consistent communication and an empathetic approach to
earn their trust and loyalty, leading to a 75% customer close rate.
● Consulted with clients to understand their marketing needs and
to develop targeted, sustainable marketing and product plans.
● Traveled overseas for quality control and product development.
Mar 2010 — Jul 2015
Director of Development/Merchandising · Billabong
● Implemented new line plan structures for sales, development,
and design teams, resulting in enhanced efficiency and
increased revenue.
● Negotiated with vendors and established strategic margins for
optimal business revenue.
● Operations expert
Jun 2002 — Feb 2010
Design Director · Rip Curl
● Led all product development efforts from concept to completion
for over 400 SKUs.
● Collaborated with creative teams to forecast, design, and
develop seasonal products based on consumer data.
● Vendor relations
Activity
Education history
FIDM
Bachelor of Arts - BA
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's degree




