Chris V

The VADR Company is dedicated to changing the way in which architects & designers receive information about finishes on their respective projects. The personal touch provided will keep focus on vision and aesthetic while delivering accurate information on appropriate use and application of materials. We see projects through from the conceptual and design stages, to bidding, sales and installation process. Our communication and relationships with General Contractors and their Sub Contractors nationally has proven to be the vanguard of our business while minimizing complications and gridlock. Specialized service to the trade. We offer face-to-face consultation and specification data to ensure your vision is applied seamlessly. Services Include: Library Updates Sample Delivery Job site Visits Value Engineering Lunch & Learn Presentations Technical Data Reliable Material Marketing Our brands provide direct spec assistance from the manufacturing level. We do not represent showrooms, third parties, nor distributors. This ensures best pricing and most up to date timetables for less clutter. Let's partner!

Build and identify current and new partnerships within existing / prospective accounts, and partners. Focus is product knowledge and educating sales teams on Solistone collection, support, installation, selling direct, special orders, social media and branding. Developing and re-energizing brand by adding personal touch to every experience.

Lifestyle brand with an ironically dandy take on nightlife, spirits, jazz, personal style and branding. We are an independently operated service which offers event sound, artist and talent for private and corporate events, digital media and design, event production and promotion via various channels and mixed media. Brand ambassadors, personal style consultation, clandestine dining, live music and comedy bookings, venue solicitation and even wedding dj's! We thrive from our entrepreneurial spirit, relationships and are a growing resource for corporate entertainment and branding.

Day to day client service, consulting and retention for world renowned Interior Design showroom and retailer focusing on new ideas in design and aesthetic. Worked closely with public and industry alike.

Brand ambassador, sales and keyholder for Black Fleece by Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers. Focused on identifying new clients, buliding relationships and growing new line for global market. Day to day operations of SF Flagship boutique, increasing client base and driving sales to exceed goals.

Identifying client base and strenghtehening Brand Recognition / loyalty within retail environment. Focus is placed on Men's Sportswear and Tailored clothing consumer.

Assisted in all aspects of department management: Visual presentation, merchandising, event coordination, staff management and direct client selling. Dealt directly w/ buyers, merchandisers and vendors to assure department productivity and good standing in market.

Independent lifestyle and street marketing for Indie Music, Film, Apparel, Art and Event promotion. Implemented cutting edge Grassroots and Guerilla marketing techniques to acheive client goals and brand awareness utilizing various methods within retail, events, online and off. Recognized for results and unconventional yet extremely effective work.

Local tour management, in-store and radio appearnces, artist POP Material development and design curation, Radio / Club Promotion, Day to day artist development, strategic partnerships, outsourcing, grass roots marketing efforts, National Street Team management, sales, Etc. Artists included Public Enemy, Slum Village, Bahamadia and Ice T amongst others.

Directed national field marketing team consisting primarily of major US Markets. Coordinated various successful campaigns for label artists Pharcyde, Masta Ace Inc., Born Jamericans, Brand New Heavies, Wascals, Excel Etc. Staging retail and radio drop ins, domestic tour management, live PA's, and grass roots efforts that revolutionized the way labels promoted urban artists.