Donald Montellese

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954-***-****

Tamarac FL 33321 acoyk9@r.postjobfree.com

Results-oriented professional with experience in sales, product

development, business development and operations management. Successful in

driving growth and profitability. Proven leader in sales, P&L management,

operating efficiencies, employee development, distribution logistics and

developing new business.

Innovative and outgoing with experience and expertise in:

Sales Management, Product Development, Business Development, Inventory

Control, Purchasing, Human Resources, Vendor Relations, Customer Service,

Loss Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Advertising and

Merchandising

Proficient in PC environment and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Goldmine, Outlook, Quickbooks and Netsuite.

Professional Experience

Performance Brands, Sunrise Fl

August 2010 - Present

National Sales Manager - Complete responsibility for all aspects of sales

for global skin care and hair care products into beauty, health and fitness

and tanning distributors. Responsibilities include price structure,

promotional calendar, receivables management, setting discount levels,

trade shows and product development.

Healthy American Beverages, Inc., Syracuse, NY

2009 - 2010

Vice President of Sales/Operations - Complete responsibility for all

aspects of Operations including purchasing, production and sales for

startup fitness beverage company. Set up distribution in 23 states within

30 days of product introduction.

American Nutritional Exchange, inc. Cooper City, Florida 2001 - 2008

Vice President of Sales and Operations

. Rapidly promoted through series of positions with increasing

responsibility.

. Managed day to day operations including sales, vendor relations, credit

and collections, distribution, operations, manufacture of sports

nutrition beverage and nutritional supplements, staffing, accounting,

budgeting, forecasting, inventory control and purchasing.

. $6 million budget responsibility.

. Grew sales from $1.4 million to more than $8 million in six years by

developing new business model.

. Enabled company to become one of top 3 distributorships in the country

for every brand. Received numerous sales awards from manufacturers.

. Achieved 200% sales growth in two years through development of new

lines and marketing.

. Developed and formulated entire nutritional product brand developed as

condition specific therapeutic supplements.

. Attained 7% reduction in payroll by streamlining operations and

eliminating duplication.

PAge 2

UNIVERSAL LABS/NUTRITIONAL MARKETING, Pompano Beach, FL 1987

-2001

Director of Sales

. Oversaw contract and brand manufacturing sales nationally.

. Participated in brand meetings with brand manager, national sales

manager and upper level management.

. Collaborated on new product launches, marketing campaigns and

advertising budget.

. Traveled nationally to help distributors improve business models.

. Assisted in setting up and managing national distribution network.

. Grew sales from inception to $3 million nationally in just three years.

Education

Bachelors Degree, Business Management,, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ

Technical Degree/Honors, Computer Programming, CPI, Paramus NJ

Donald Montellese

8240 Prestige Commons Dr

954-***-****

Tamarac FL 33321

acoyk9@r.postjobfree.com

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