Adam Dorfman & DMC Atlanta

DMC Atlanta President Adam Dorfman Responds to the ALS #icebucketchallenge Throughout the two weeks leading up to August 16th, I received several "nomination" (i.e. dares/bets/challenges/bechawontdoits) to take on the #IceBucketChallenge to raise awareness and money for the ALS Association. The challenge is simple - someone dumps a bucket of ice water on their head and nominates a few other people either to do the dare or donate money to the ALS Association. The concept seemed like a pretty cool idea, and I had all intentions of donating - and said I would accept the challenge when I had time.  I was traveling a good bit, didn't make it a priority, and, quite frankly, REALLY did not want to dump a bucket of ice water on my head.  My thought was - if I donate, I don't have to do the dare, right? My mind changed on Friday August 15th.  I was invited to speak at a leadership development conference in Toronto, Canada, along with some good friends I have made over

DMC Atlanta's Ainsley Linus & Ashley Jarry My all-time favorite thing about working with  DMC Atlanta  is the fact that anyone who works hard sees those benefits AND is recognized for it! Our  Account Managers  receive merit based promotions, and opportunities to learn about management and development if they meet their goals. Managers receive cash prizes and awards for hitting milestones, and Recruiters even receive awards and Tiffany’s jewelry for their involvement in the expansion and growth of the company.  We have an annual conference that all of the Managers, Recruiters, Assistant Managers, and Account Managers attend. The purpose of this conference is set out for net-working, learning, and (most of all) to recognize those that are doing big things and going places within our organization. They’re filled with team activities, three-course meals, and motivational guest speakers. Just recently, our 2014 Annual Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Flo

Georgia bound, My Wife and I moved from Colorado in August 2012. We were ready to leave the cold behind for some warmer weather. We have experienced first hand the kindness of southern hospitality. From day 1 we knew this was the right place for us. We were excited for a new chapter in life to begin.When starting at  DMC Atlanta  as an account manager , my overall goal was to own a business. Well, with no formal training and not a lot of capital to get started that was a long shot.  So the main reason why I liked DMC Atlanta was because they said that they had an extensive leadership training program where they would teach someone every aspect of running a business - which, of course, lined up with my long term goal of never having another resume again. Needless to say, I was excited to get started. The  management development program  has taught me not only practical business skills but overall how to be a better person.  With everything happening so fast over the last

DMC Atlanta President, Adam Dorfman, with Jen and her team moving to Tampa On Monday, March 17th, 2014, DMC Atlanta proudly promoted  Jen Hemelgarn  from Assistant Management to Management - a major milestone and one of the highest levels one can reach in the DMC Atlanta  Management Development Program . Jen joined the DMC Atlanta team as a  sales and marketing account manager  in November of 2010, earned Assistant Management in 2013, and will be relocating with a team to Tampa, Florida as a senior partner. Jen will be running her own office, representing Verizon on DMC Atlanta's expanding retail program.  As with any management promotion that involves a relocation, the moment was bittersweet. Since DMC Atlanta is a people-centered program where strong personal relationships among coworkers is highly encouraged, the friendships Jen has formed over the last three years make it difficult to see her leave - but the team could not be happier for her. The entire DMC Atlan

With 2014 being well-underway and with an outstanding start to the year under our belts here at DMC Atlanta, I have started planning some summer travel.  In addition to DMC Atlanta's annual manager's trip (which will be in the Bahamas this year!), I have scheduled several trips to the beach with my family. We'll be heading to Charleston with my wife's family, Florida with my mom, and Atlantis in the Bahamas with some friends. While I travel a good bit for work and play, this summer is going to be extra special. This will be my first set of vacation trips with my kids that my older daughter will be able to commit to memory. As with many people, some of my greatest memories of childhood revolve around trips with my parents and grandparents.  We are very fortunate to have a large family with multiple generations on both sides, and this summer will be the beginning of some incredible memories for my family. In my preparation for these trips, I began thinking of all

In November of 2010, I moved from South Florida to Atlanta. From oranges to peaches, Georgia was somewhere new and exciting! It was also a place where I could not find a teaching position. I graduated from UCF with a degree in Elementary Education and taught elementary school for 6 years. Teaching was a profession in which I thought I would never have difficulty finding a job and much to my dismay and ultimately my luck, I had to find something new to do. So I thought “why not sales?”  My initial goal was to get some sales experience, seek out an entry level position, and then I would go and get a fabulous pharmaceutical job! Not so much…I had no idea what was in store for me on my amazing journey with DMC Atlanta. What I initially fell in love with were the people. Never had I been in an environment where people were so positive, welcoming, helpful and truly interested in me. My goals were no longer just important to me, but to every person in the office. I walked in hearing upbea

  IN BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND SALES - AS IN SPORTS - CHARACTER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN VICTORY. ADAM DORFMAN - PRESIDENT & NINJA TRAINER DMC ATLANTA   ON   FEBRUARY 03 2014 So often people focus such a majority of their energy on the results and outcomes from their efforts that they forget to remember and appreciate the work that put into the efforts in the first place.  Not so with constant class-act Peyton Manning.  Even after suffering a crushing defeat in last night's Super Bowl, Manning remained true to form in his answers to reporters' questions and in response to his adoring fans. People love and respect Manning for a reason - he is a true gentleman and a man of class and  character . I found this article on Yahoo Sports this morning and wanted to share.  Enjoy. AD (Connect with me on  LinkedIn! ) Peyton Manning Leaves Crushing Super Bowl Loss With Reputation Intact Back to the Blog at DMC Atlanta