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Adam Martin

Startup Founder | Product Manager
Adam Martin

Summary

  • Seasoned Startup Founder & CTO with over 3 years of extensive experience in the Web3 and Blockchain Technologies space, specializing in the development of innovative dApps, DeFi Solutions, Smart Contracts, and NFT Marketplaces.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Product Management, encompassing Market Research, Product Development, and Business & Project Management, bolstered by robust collaborations in the Crypto Industry. Offers a robust combination of leadership and adaptability, consistently enhancing product suite to keep pace with the rapidly evolving industry.
  • Adept at Blockchain Consultancy, servicing a broad spectrum of clientele, from emerging startups to individual artists.
  • Equipped with over 5 years of Cryptocurrency Trading Expertise, bringing to bear a unique blend of technical, financial, and economic acumen, fortified by keen analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Additionally, I possess substantial experience in Business Development and Customer Service, with a proven track record in a top-tier Hotel Search Platform. This diverse background enables me to effectively bridge the gap between technology and business in the rapidly evolving Web3 and Blockchain Technology landscape.

Overview

4

+ Years of experience in Sales & Account Management

3

+ Years of experience specifically in Web3 & Blockchain Tech

2

Language Skills: German - Native | English - Full professional

1

+ Year of experience as a Blockchain Consultant

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance
Pempiu, Lithuania

Blockchain Consultant
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Client Engagement: Training and Onboarding on Blockchain Products | Staying Current with
Blockchain Trends to Inform Strategy.


• Stakeholder Communication & Adoption: Explaining Product Features to Non-Technical Stakeholders | Promoting Product Adoption.


• Strategic Consultation & Collaboration: Consulting on Blockchain Enhancement for Product Offerings | Defining Project Requirements with Clients and Stakeholders.

Achievements:
• Client Onboarding and Training: Successfully managed Client Induction | Blockchain Product Training | Knowledge Transfer, effectively promoting blockchain adoption.


• Blockchain Trend Analysis: Maintained comprehensive knowledge of Blockchain Developments | Trend Analysis | Informed Strategy Formulation, directly contributing to client business growth.


• Complex Communication Skills: Excelled in Blockchain Feature Explanation | Non-Technical Stakeholder Communication | Product Understanding and Adoption Promotion.


• Strategic Consultation: Provided expert guidance on Blockchain Enhancement | Project Requirement Definition | Product Optimization, enhancing client product offerings.


• Relationship Management: Successfully cultivated and maintained Strong Client Relations | Client Retention Strategies | Satisfaction Assurance, fostering long-term partnerships.

CryptoVinyl
USA, (Founded in Germany, remote from Lithuania)

CTO & Technical Product Manager
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Team Leadership: Building and nurturing a high-performing software engineering team.


• Project Execution: Management of all aspects of software application design, development, and implementation.


• Innovation & Research: Keeping pace with and leveraging latest blockchain technologies for company products.


• Quality Control: Assurance of high software quality standards and regulatory compliance.


• Risk Mitigation: Identification and reduction of potential software development and deployment risks.


• Financial Management: Oversight of the software engineering department budget.

Achievements:
• Team Leadership: Effectively Spearheaded a High-Performance Software Engineering Team | Fostered a Cooperative and Efficient Workspace.


• Project Execution: Expertly Managed Design | Development | Implementation of Crucial Software Applications, Ensuring Prompt and Effective Delivery.


• Technological Advancement: Effectively Utilized Cutting-Edge Blockchain Technologies, Resulting in Innovative and Market-Leading Product Solutions.


• Quality Assurance: Maintained High Software Quality Standards | Regulatory Compliance, Ensuring Consistent, Dependable, and Legally Compliant Software Products.


• Risk Management: Successfully Identified and Mitigated Potential Software Development and Deployment Hazards, Protecting Company Assets and Product Integrity.

CryptoVinyl
USA, (Founded in Germany, remote from Lithuania)

Product Manager
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Strategy Formulation: Comprehensive product vision creation and alignment with company objectives within the blockchain sphere.


• Blockchain Acuity: Regular updates on trends, developments, and shifts in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem.


• Strategy Formulation: Comprehensive product vision creation and alignment with company objectives within the blockchain sphere.


• Roadmap Development and Execution: Defining and executing strategic plans for product development, aligning with the broader vision and company goals.


• Quality Assurance: Upkeeping high product quality standards with a focus on reliability and security, vital in the blockchain domain.


• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaboration with diverse teams to deliver a product that balances user needs and business goals, facilitating effective team communication.


• Requirements Management: Active engagement with development teams to identify and prioritize product features /
• Technical Collaboration: Partnership with engineering teams to comprehend technical limits, design blockchain-based solutions, and resolve arising issues.


• UX Design Collaboration: Partnership with design teams to develop intuitive interfaces for blockchain products and applications.


• Smart Contract Supervision: Definition, oversight, and potentially testing and auditing of smart contracts for security and functionality.


Achievements:
• Product Leadership: Strategic Product Roadmap Incorporating Emerging Blockchain Trends | Effective Management of Cross-Functional Teams and Stakeholders.


• Security and Risk Management: Proactive Security Testing and Risk Mitigation, Leading to Robust Blockchain Applications.


• Industry Insight: Consistent Up-to-Date Knowledge of Industry Advancements to Drive Product Development and Strategy.


• User Experience Enhancement: Key Contributions to User-Friendly Decentralized Applications (dApps), Resulting in Improved User Experience and Increased User Base.


• Smart Contract Mastery: Expert Management of Smart Contract Development and Testing, Ensuring Secure and Efficient Deployments.


• Digital Presence Enhancement: Professional Website Design and Launch | Memorable Brand Identity Creation through Logo Design.


• Blockchain Innovations: Extensive Expertise in Blockchain Technology | Leveraging Emerging Opportunities for Business Growth and Innovation.

CryptoVinyl
USA, (Founded in Germany, remote from Lithuania)

Product Owner
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Smart Contract Supervision: Definition, oversight, and potentially testing and auditing of smart contracts for security and functionality.


• Blockchain Expertise and Problem Solving: Issue Resolution | Staying Informed on Blockchain Trends.


• Software Management: Software Specification Development | Developer Collaboration | Project Vision Execution | Business-Objective Alignment | Blockchain Product Roadmap Creation | Product Backlog Management | Requirement Refinement | Critical Decision Making | Release Planning.


Achievements:
• Requirements Specification: Detailed provision of project requirements, specifications, and instructions aligned with user needs and project goals.


• Collaboration and Prototyping: Successful team collaboration in the creation of a prototypes for the company's NFT marketplace and dApps.


• Relationship Building: Fostered Professional Relationships with Key Industry Personnel.


• Blockchain Leadership: Leveraged Blockchain Expertise for Business Innovation and Growth.

CryptoVinyl
USA, (Founded in Germany, remote from Lithuania)

Project Manager
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Experience: Market Research and Agile Project Management | Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration | Quality Assurance and Compliance | Legal Coordination | Product Development Leadership | Reporting and Progress Tracking | Blockchain Trend Analysis.

Achievements:
• Strategic Networking: Built professional networks within the blockchain community to boost company growth.
• Blockchain Mastery: Capitalized on deep knowledge of blockchain technology to drive business innovation and expansion.
• Social Media Engagement: Leveraged multiple platforms to enhance brand visibility and drive business growth.

CryptoVinyl
USA, (Founded in Germany, remote from Lithuania)

Startup Founder
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership: Mission Development | Market Analysis | Strategic Problem-Solving | Data-Driven Decision Making | Product Realization Negotiation
• Legal & Partnership Management: Legalities Addressing | Fostering Blockchain Partnerships
• Industry Collaboration & Representation: Collaboration with Music Industry | Company Representation
• Project Execution: Vision Realization Execution

Achievements:
• Industry Expertise: Attainment of Comprehensive Knowledge in Software and Web Development, Digital Music Distribution, and Music Rights.

Self-employeed
Pempiu, Lithuania

Cryptocurrency Trader
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Trading Expertise: Proficiency in Financial and Market Analysis | Strategic Development and Investment Methodologies | Opportunity Identification | Regulatory and Legal Compliance in Trading Environments.


Achievements:
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated advanced comprehension of Finance and Market Dynamics | Economics | Cryptocurrency Trends | Stock Market Developments, thereby empowering superior investment decisions.


• Investment Mastery: Showcased profound trading abilities encompassing Strategic Planning | Portfolio and Risk Management | Emotional Control | Composure under Market Volatility.


• Portfolio Expansion: Successfully implemented a range of profitable trading strategies, resulting in significant Portfolio Growth | Diversification | Performance Enhancement.

Trivago - Account Management
Düsseldorf, Germany

Account Manager - B2B
04.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Market Management: Primary point of contact for DACH market | Strategic monitoring and optimization of marketing campaigns | Consultative advising for over 300 hoteliers.


• SaaS Sales Expertise: Proficiency in selling and upselling Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions | High customer satisfaction and revenue growth.


• Customer Service Excellence: Consistent delivery of exceptional customer service | Proven record in customer satisfaction and retention.


• Business Development: Contribution to persuasive sales pitches and new business cases | Collaborative product development with product managers and developers.


• Relationship Building: Long-term relationship establishment and management with key accounts | Trust-building with clients through dependable product delivery and consistent communication.

Achievements:
• Academic Bypass: Secured the role of Account Manager in the absence of a related bachelor's degree, underscoring distinct qualifications and practical experience.


• Leadership Excellence: Exhibited exceptional leadership acumen and actively participated in the success of the Account Management Department as a key team member.


• Consultative Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in Consultative Selling | Customer Solution Design | Business Opportunity Promotion, thereby contributing to the procurement of high-value accounts.


• Cross-Functional Synergy: Initiated and maintained effective collaboration with Product Managers and Developers, highlighting superior communication abilities and cross-functional collaboration prowess to fulfill organizational objectives.


• Business Case Success: Successfully developed and gained approval for a unique business case with one of the world's largest hotel chains, reflecting an adept comprehension of the hospitality industry and market dynamics.

Trivago - Assurance Performance
Düsseldorf, Germany

Payment Specialist
11.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Financial Management: Accurate Invoice and Payment Processing | Ethical Debt Collection Practices | Discrepancy Resolution | Trust-Based Relationship Building.


• Client Engagement: Customized Debt Repayment Planning | Customer Recovery and Win-Back Strategies | Handling and Resolving Customer Complaints.


• Performance and Results: Prompt Action for Outstanding Payment Recovery | Successful Tracking of Relocated Customers | Restoring and Building Future Business Relationships.

Achievements:
• Account Management Advancement: Rapidly promoted due to outstanding performance | Proficiency in Building and Sustaining Long-term Client Relationships | Demonstrated capability for Account Management.


• Sales Excellence: Demonstrated superior sales skills, closing most contracts within the first month of performance, far exceeding team expectations | Pioneered in driving Sales Performance.


• Peer Performance Surpassing: Consistently exceeded peer performance by leveraging effective communication strategies and efficient workflow methods | Championed in target achievement and delivery of exceptional results.

Trivago - Sales & Acquisition
Düsseldorf, Germany

Inside Sales Representative - B2B
05.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Sales Expertise: Direct Sales and Deal Closures in DACH Market | SaaS Product Sales and Support.


• Team Management: Facilitation of Knowledge Sharing | Fostering Collaborative Work Culture.


• Industry Engagement: Active Participation in Sales Meetings and Trainings | Staying Abreast of Industry Trends.


• Event Planning: Coordination of Team Lunches and Events to Boost Morale and Encourage Teamwork.

Achievements:
• Sales Efficiency: Attained Monthly Sales Targets within the first two months of employment, exemplifying rapid acclimatization and efficiency.

• Linguistic Enhancement: Amplified English Language Proficiency through strategic Cross-Functional Communication, bolstering interpersonal and professional relations.

• Sales Triumph: Surpassed set Sales Goals through the formulation and execution of innovative Sales Strategies | Captivating Presentations, driving business growth and market share.

• Rapid Advancement: Earned Promotion to the Assurance Performance Department within six months, manifesting extraordinary potential | Exceptional Performance.

Vodafone Premium Store
Duisburg, Germany

Sales Representative - B2C & B2B
08.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Sales and Relationship Management: Employed Consultative Selling Techniques for Mobile Devices and Services | Cultivation and Maintenance of Strong Client Relationships.


• Tech Industry Awareness: Kept Updated with Industry Trends and Advancements in Mobile Technology.


• Customer Service Excellence: Provided Exceptional Service to Both Private and Business Clients.

Achievements:
• Merit-based Advancement: Achieved Salesman position through display of exceptional Performance | Dedication | Merit, despite absence of formal business qualifications.


• Industry Knowledge: Completed Advanced Training Sessions | Participated in Industry Conferences, enriching sector-specific knowledge and skills.


• Sales Excellence: Regularly exceeded Sales Targets | Consistently achieved High-Performance Metrics, contributing significantly to the bottom line.


• Self-Initiative: Actively pursued Professional Development Opportunities, enhancing performance metrics and contributing to Organizational Success.

Vodafone
Bochum, Germany

Sales Consultant - B2C & B2B
01.2016 - 07.2016

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Sales Enhancement: Active Up-selling and Cross-Selling Strategies.


• Customer Service Excellence: Proactive Issue Resolution | High-Level Problem-Solving.


• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional Communication and Negotiation | Customer Retention Strategies.

Achievements:
• Professional Development: Persistently pursued Industry-Leading Workshops | Training Programs | Seminars, staying at the forefront of Emerging Products | Innovative Sales Techniques | Modern Communication Trends.

• Customer Retention Excellence: Achieved superior Customer Retention Rates through Proficient Issue Resolution | Exceptional Communication Skills | High-Quality Customer Relationship Management.

Vodafone
Bochum, Germany

Customer Advisor - B2C
10.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

Responsibilities:
• Sales and Customer Relations: Acquisition and Retention of Customers | Implementation of Effective Sales Techniques | Provision of Exceptional Support | Issue and Concern Resolution.


• Product Promotion and Consultation: Promotion and Sale of Mobile Devices and Services | Target Achievement | Personalized Customer Consulting | Optimization of Cell Phone Contracts to Meet Customer Preferences.

Achievements:
• Rapid Skill Acquisition: Displayed exceptional ability in Quick Learning | Mastery of Sales Techniques | Superior Customer Service Skills, resulting in immediate performance effectiveness.


• Performance Excellence: Regularly surpassed challenging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Sales Targets, establishing an impressive history of high achievement and success.


• Fast Track Advancement: Promptly ascended to the Win-Back Team within three months due to exceptional Problem-Solving Aptitude | Outstanding Performance Record.

Kreuzberger Himmel
Berlin, Germany

Executive Chef
09.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

As an executive chef, I showcased culinary innovation and a keen understanding of food trends. I crafted diverse and sophisticated menus, controlled budget and other administrative tasks.

Achievements:

• Secured a fully integrated executive chef position, exhibiting exceptional performance and expertise without formal apprenticeship.
• Demonstrated advanced leadership skills, motivating and guiding a team to exceed customer expectations.

• Attained mastery in the food service industry, continually learning and applying hands-on experience.

Nalu - American Diner
Berlin, Germany

Head Chef
09.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

Direct a high-performing kitchen team, training new co workers, scheduling and instilling professionalism, strong work ethic, and exemplary leadership.


Achievements:
• Rapidly promoted to Head Chef within six months of joining the diner, a testament to outstanding performance and a strong commitment to excellence.
• Fostered a dynamic and motivated team culture through superior leadership and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure scenarios, effectively collaborating in diverse team settings.
• Enhanced communication skills through regular interaction with a multicultural team, significantly improving English language proficiency.

Hapa Haole
Bochum, Germany

Cook
04.2011 - 05.2012

Job overview

Worked in a fast-paced kitchen environment, handling day-to-day cooking and food preparation responsibilities.

Achievements:
• Demonstrated a strong foundation in the dynamic culinary landscape, setting the stage for career progression and professional advancement.

Education

Ruhr-University
Bochum, Germany

No Degree from Philosophy
10.2010 - 05.2012

University Overview

Philosophy studies; are not continued.

Skills

Product Management: Software Specification Development Web3, Blockchain-Based Product and Smart Contract Development Market Research and Product Development dApp Design and Optimization Team Collaboration and Cross-Functional Communication Blockchain Product Road mapping Backlog Management and Requirement Refinement Critical Decision-Making Strategic Planning Product Vision and Product Vision Strategy Development Cross-Functional Teams Collaboration Feature Development Coordination Issue Resolution Industry Trend Awareness Project Delivery and Risk Management Engineering Collaboration & Technical communication

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Interests

I have been a professional DJ for over 15 years and currently working on a daily podcast I also enjoy exploring new places and outdoor activities such as camping, swimming, being in nature, and spending quality time with family and friends

Timeline

Blockchain Consultant
Freelance
05.2022 - Current
CTO & Technical Product Manager
CryptoVinyl
03.2020 - Current
Product Manager
CryptoVinyl
03.2020 - Current
Product Owner
CryptoVinyl
03.2020 - Current
Project Manager
CryptoVinyl
03.2020 - Current
Startup Founder
CryptoVinyl
03.2020 - Current
Account Manager - B2B
Trivago - Account Management
04.2018 - 02.2020
Cryptocurrency Trader
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
Payment Specialist
Trivago - Assurance Performance
11.2017 - 03.2018
Inside Sales Representative - B2B
Trivago - Sales & Acquisition
05.2017 - 10.2017
Sales Representative - B2C & B2B
Vodafone Premium Store
08.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Consultant - B2C & B2B
Vodafone
01.2016 - 07.2016
Customer Advisor - B2C
Vodafone
10.2015 - 12.2015
Executive Chef
Kreuzberger Himmel
09.2013 - 07.2015
Head Chef
Nalu - American Diner
09.2012 - 08.2013
Cook
Hapa Haole
04.2011 - 05.2012
Ruhr-University
No Degree from Philosophy
10.2010 - 05.2012
Adam MartinStartup Founder | Product Manager