Chad Long
Logistics · Cleanline Surf
Seaside, OR
In My Own Words
Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to obtain entrepreneurial success while continuing to build on my professional experience. Whether doing onsite activation logistics at trade shows, coordinating vendors at festivals across the country, or warehouse operations at home, I have a work ethic that does not quit and the skill set to get it done.
Work Experience
Shipping Manager
Cleanline Surf2022 – Present
Department manager responsible for accurate and timely fulfillment of online orders, maintaining and improving operations, spreading stoke and shredding the gnar.
Merchandise Manager & Vendor Coordinator
AWMedia2016 – 2023
Vendor Coordinator for festivals such as Riot Fest and Spring Awakening. Responsible for onsite vendor operations; Lead point-of-contact between vendors and production staff; Additional responsibilities include: location scouting, placement, and ensuring vendors have the appropriate legal documents and amenities. Merchandise Manager for festivals such as Global Citizen responsibilities include design approval, orders, point-of-sale operations, cash management, inventory management and staff; Additional responsibilities include: activation operations, onsite production communications, reporting, customer service and quality control.
Ecommerce Logistics & Operations Manager
Next Adventure Inc2020 – 2022
Manager of fulfillment department. Responsibilities include: e-commerce management, inventory, supply management, order fulfillment, KPI tracking, development, hiring and training of staff.
Co Owner
Choonimals Clothing Co.2007 – 2021
Co-Founder of clothing brand Choonimals with major retail distribution throughout North America. Partnered with global brands, bands and influencers for promotional and social media-driven content. Responsibilities include: ecommerce management, inventory, point-of-sale operation, customer service, reporting, data collection, tour management and activation operations.
Regional Manager
CNX2017 – 2020
Repeat contractor representing Condé Nast’s in-house experiential agency; Responsible for onsite project management of activations at multiple locations throughout the country; Liaison between agency, local staff and installation teams regarding logistics and onsite operations; Additional responsibilities include: reporting, maintenance, repairs and digital media content functionality.
Operations Manager
Tour Print2017 – 2020
Operations Manager for a brand studio specializing in screen printing, experiential marketing, merchandising, ecommerce and fulfillment solutions; Co-Creator of ecommerce marketplace Genuinely Whatever, a storefront showcasing independent artists; Responsibilities include: daily operations, quality control, inventory, shipping and receiving, warehouse management, fulfillment, customer service and web development.
Warehouse Customer Service
Hunter Boot Ltd2014 – 2015
Warehouse Customer Service Representative; Acting as a liaison between Hunter and the third party logistics provider responsible for distribution throughout North America; Focus on ecommerce, customer service, online experience and warehouse operations
