Alan Wright
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and former Store Manager at Impossible Kicks, I excel in project management and community engagement. I transformed a struggling store into a revenue-generating powerhouse, leveraging creative design and strong negotiation skills. Passionate about branding, I thrive on delivering impactful results and fostering meaningful connections.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Custom Footwear Business
01.2019 - Current
- Design and create high-quality custom shoes for athletes and private clients.
- Manage operations including marketing, pricing, inventory, and client communication.
- Built a sustainable brand through social media and consistent product delivery.
Community Court Project
Nike x Pepsi x HoopBus
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped lead a park revitalization project with Nike, Pepsi, and HoopBus.
- Assisted with restoration and supported launch of a custom basketball court.
- Designed custom shoes inspired by the court artwork.
- Selected a community youth member to receive the custom shoes.
Leadership Council Member
Vanderbilt University Football
01.2021 - 12.2024
Store Manager
Impossible Kicks
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Turned around a struggling location operating $20,000 in debt, helping generate $120,000 in revenue in the first month.
- Oversaw inventory, merchandise placement, and store layout optimization.
- Negotiated high-value in-person sales and strengthened customer relationships.
- Developed marketing strategies increasing foot traffic and performance.
NIL Experience & Brand Partnerships
- Collaborated with McDonald’s, CVS, C4 Energy, United Healthcare, Cantu, Mielle, and Aunt Jackie’s.
- Created promotional content and supported marketing activations.
- Awarded Creator of the Year at the Athlete Org NIL Summit.
Social Outreach Chair, Vice President
Black Student Athletes Group
Polemarch (President), Vice Polemarch
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Education
B.S. - Engineering
Vanderbilt University
11.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Leadership
- Sales & Negotiation
- Creative Design
- Branding
- Social Media Strategy
- Problem Solving
- Inventory & Operations Management
- Public Speaking & Communication
Leadership And Campus Involvement
- Vanderbilt University Football, Leadership Council, 2021–2024
- Black Student Athletes Group, Social Outreach Chair, Vice President
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Polemarch (President), Vice Polemarch
Community Impact And Special Projects
Nike x Pepsi x HoopBus Community Court Project, 2024, Helped lead a park revitalization project with Nike, Pepsi, and HoopBus., Assisted with restoration and supported launch of a custom basketball court., Designed custom shoes inspired by the court artwork., Selected a community youth member to receive the custom shoes.
Nil Experience And Brand Partnerships
- Collaborated with McDonald’s, CVS, C4 Energy, United Healthcare, Cantu, Mielle, and Aunt Jackie’s.
- Created promotional content and supported marketing activations.
- Awarded Creator of the Year at the Athlete Org NIL Summit.
Timeline
Store Manager
Impossible Kicks
06.2024 - 11.2024
Community Court Project
Nike x Pepsi x HoopBus
01.2024 - 12.2024
Leadership Council Member
Vanderbilt University Football
01.2021 - 12.2024
Owner
Custom Footwear Business
01.2019 - Current
NIL Experience & Brand Partnerships
Social Outreach Chair, Vice President
Black Student Athletes Group
Polemarch (President), Vice Polemarch
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
B.S. - Engineering
Vanderbilt University