-Edward L. Gandarre-

Applying: Domestic or International Sales/Marketing or Product Development (Multilingual/Multicultural).

Tel: 972-***-****

-Cover Letter-

Dear Sirs:

Due to my most recent and past Domestic/International Sales-Marketing and Product Development experience of Industrial Manufactured Capital, and Durable/Consumer goods in the US, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean regions, I feel very confident that I would be a productive addition to a US or European Corp. with existing or potential Domestic or International Sales/Marketing Operations. It would give me the opportunity of performing assigned duties in a TIMELY and PROFITABLE manner and to be close to my school age children who reside in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I wasn't able to see them with the frequency that I wanted due to my overseas (based) assignments.

> Willing and able to relocate at my own expenses within the

US upon discussing in depth a Job Offer.

> I own a house in North Dallas, TX where I currently

reside. I keep/share a Condo in Coral Gables, FL.

> Solid Domestic & International CONTACTS (within the

Private & Government Sectors) made throughout Pagliari,

Poggenpohl, and Lingl Corp. respectively.

> Excellent Organizational, MULTICULTURAL, MULTILINGUAL, and

INTERACTION skills.

> I would appreciate it if you review in detail Paragraphs

a), b) & c) of the attached Resume pertaining to Work

History, Interaction Experience, and CONTACTS made while

performing assigned duties in targeted regions in order to

achieve Profitable results.

Awards:

> Received the International Recognition Award (While

working for Pagliari Group.) from the Italian Industrial

Association for promoting Industrial Capital

Equipment/Solutions & Derivatives) in Foreign Markets.

Award would be available upon Interview.

> In 1999, I Received the Appreciation Award from then

Governor George Bush (while working for Pagliari Group)

for successfully increasing Product Knowledge of

Industrial, Durable, Capital, and Consumer goods

manufactured in Texas during a Foreign Trade Show held in

Dallas among Commercial Attaches & Representatives from 77

countries (from the Private & Government Sectors, Chambers

of Commerce, and other Foreign Trade Representatives from

the Latin America/Caribbean, Western & Eastern Europe,

Middle East, Australia, and Asian regions). Picture/Award

would be available upon initial Interview.

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Education:

> Graduate Studies: BA International Business Relations. La

Salle University. B. Aires. Argentina.

> Post-Graduate Studies: MBA International Industrial

Business Relations. La Salle University. Argentina.

This Campus was sold to a Hotel/Resort in the early 90's.

> Attended Business Administration Seminars/Symposiums at

the University of Wisconsin. Madison, WI (Non Credit

Hours).

Professional Profile:

Most recently and while searching for a Full Time position I have been Consulting for a small European Consortium, Sales/Marketing logistics of their Packaging Equipment, Power Generators and Back-Up Batteries for the Construction and other industries into the US, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and several Caribbean countries. This Consulting position will expire on 08/30/’09 with the option to continue Consulting assignments for another month after the above expiration date.

Employment Progression:

a)Pagliari Group LTD. Italy. Industrial Distributor of

Manufactured Brand & Custom Designed Emergency

Kits/Equipment with Sales/Marketing & Product Development

Operations in Western/Eastern Europe, US, Canada,

Australia, Australia, Asia, and Latin America & Caribbean

regions. 1998-04/30/'09

> Position: International Sales/Marketing Regional Manager.

> Based in: Europe, US, Latin America.

> Solid experience in any of the following Fields:

Capital Equipment:

- Power Generators, Back-Up Batteries, Voltage Converters.

- Refrigeration Equipment (Commercial).

- Packaging Equipment (Conveyor & Robotic Systems).

- Extrusion Equipment (Construction & Food Process).

- Cranes (Construction & Telescopic Rescue/De-icing).

- Excavation Equipment (Construction, Mining)

Hospital/Hospitality Safety Kits/Equipment & Products:

- Safety & Emergency Kits.

- Fire Extinguishers.

- Breathalyzers.

- Oxygen Masks.

- Emergency Lighting Equipment.

- Lighting Systems.

- Smoke Detectors/Fire Alarm Systems (Commercial).

- Microwave/Warming Systems, Ice Cube/Crushed Maker, Water

Filter Equipment (Commercial & Transportation).

- Precision Reading Instruments (Water

Pressure/RPM's/Temperature)

- Refrigeration Equipment.

- Emergency Sliding Inflatable Shuts.

- Stairway Lifting Equipment (Residential).

- Power Generators & Back-Up Batteries

(Residential/Hospital & Hospitality)

- Medication Packaging/Bottling & Consumer Manufacturing

Products.

- Conveyor (Bearing & Roller Systems).

Utilized the following Marketing Tools:

> Identified current and future Customer Service

requirements by establishing a trusting relationship with

current and potential Distributors. Close Business

relationship with Decision Makers from a diversified

portfolio of Industries in targeted regions (Including

Commercial Attaches, CEO's, CFO's, GM's).

> Obtained client approval by developing Campaign Strategy.

> Prepared and presented Proposals, Concepts, and other

Marketing & Advertising Programs.

> Evaluated, adjusted, and redirected Marketing Campaigns by

studying and analyzing Sales results, Demographics,

Customer Surveys, and other pertinent Market Research

information.

> Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing

information and trends.

> Contributed Marketing Department Effectiveness by

identifying short-term and long-range issues that were

addressed to current and potential clients.

> Provided information and commentary.

> Recommended options and courses of action.

> Implemented directives. Developed and wrote Conference

Reports, Presentations, Media and Creative

briefs, Status Reports and all client communication.

> Actively participated in building client’s business as

well as Product Knowledge Programs.

> Research driven.

> Planned, and Implemented Pagliari's Integrated Services.

> The above matters were Planned, Conducted, and Implemented

in English, Spanish, and Portuguese LANGUAGES and in

English & Metric MEASUREMENTS.

Customers (from the Private & Government Sectors).

- Airlines, Cruise Lines, Hotels/Resorts, Banks,

Embassies, Hospitals, Ground & Ocean Transportation

Educational, Correctional Facilities, Research, Food

Manufactures, Super Market Chains, and other

Clients/End Users to mention a few.

Achievements:

- Increased: Sales an average of 13.5% (Per Fiscal Year).

- Reduced: Overall Marketing/Product Development, Export

and Distribution COSTS an average of 10.0% (per Fiscal

Year) by utilizing more cost effective Marketing

Methods.

b)Poggenpohl GmbH. Germany. High-End Manufacturer of Kitchen

& Bath Cabinetry and Accessories with Sales/Marketing

Operations in Western & Eastern Europe, US, Canada,

Australia, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean regions.

1993-1997.

> Position: US, Latin America Sales/Marketing Regional

Manager.

> Based in:US, Latin America, Europe

Products:

- Kitchen/Bath (Frame less Laminate, Lacquer, Solid Wood,

and Custom Design Door Styles).

- High-End Appliances: US & European brands.

- Utensils, Lighting Solutions.

> Average price per Kitchen/Bath: $ 158,000.00

> Achievements:

- Increased Sales an average of 14.0% Per Fiscal Year.

- Increased Product Knowledge an average of 15.5% Per

Fiscal Year among potential Distributors, Architects,

Designers, Builders, and End-Users.

c)Lingl Corp. GmbH. Germany. Industrial Equipment

Manufacturer utilized in the Refractory & Standard Brick,

Ceramic Tile, Pre-Fabricated Wall, Concrete Pipe/Fitting,

and Mining Transport Systems within Manufacturers from the

PRIVATE & GOVERNMENT SECTORS. 1987-1992

> Position: International Sales/Marketing Regional Manager.

> Based in: US, Europe, and Latin America.

Products:

> Computerized Robotic Master Center, Silos, Extrusion,

Cutting, Loading/Unloading, Transport Kiln Cars & Track

Transport Systems, Fire/Drying Kilns, and Finish Chamber

Area.

- Planned and Implemented Sales/Marketing Logistics that

resulted in the Sale of 27 (ACME Brick some of them)

Plants throughout the US and 39 Ceramic/Brick & Concrete

Plants in Latin America/Caribbean markets among Private

& Government Sectors.

> Average Cost Per Plant: $ 40,000.000.00

> Achievements:

- Developed a solid clientele portfolio in the regions

mentioned above (within the Private & Government

Sectors).

- Reduced Production Time an average of 28.0% (Per Fiscal

Year) Per Cycle that resulted in profitable

Manufacturing results.

- Increased overall Productivity in each plant that

resulted in a profitable Forecasting.

> All of the above positions BROADEN my Domestic &

International Business CONTACTS. Accomplished!.

d)Career Highlights:

Provided Marketing and Leadership Support as follows:

> Strategic and Tactical Product Development initiatives to

ensure profitable revenue growth.

> Created and sustained Methods and measured Marketing

Program Effectiveness and own performance.

> Created Marketing Strategies and implemented Plan of

Action.

> Developed and executed Marketing Strategies and tactical

plans that supported on-going and New Products Plans that

included Pre-Launch, Launch and Post-Launch programs in

order to achieve Sales and Forecasting Objectives.

> Identified critical commercialization issues and

coordinated Strategies and Solutions to ensure their

success.

> Initiated "Opinion Leader Programs" in support of on-going

product related activities, and Hands-On Management of

High-Level projects involving cross/functional Teams and

Disciplines.

> Conducted Marketing and Customer-Research activities in

pursuit of attaining the most favorable Sales and

Marketing outcomes.

> Created/Motivated internal Cross-Functional Teams.

> Facilitated communications/input with field Sales Force in

order to drive Plan Development.

> Executed Internal Product Awareness.

> Analyzed new Sales/Marketing Capital Industrial goods

trends.

> Attended NAFTA & GATT Seminars (Regulations on:

Capital/Industrial, Consumer, and Durable goods) at the US

Dept. of Commerce. Dallas, TX.

Computer literate: Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, Lotus

1-2-3, Other.

e)Skill Set:

> New Business Relations.

> New Market identification

> Interpersonal Relations within the PRIVATE & GOVERNMENT

Sectors in targeted regions.

> Feasibility studies (GDP's applications based on Per

Capita Income and Demographics).

> Product Expertise.

> Leadership Ability.

> Excellent Domestic/International CONTACTS.

> Multicultural, Multilingual & Interaction.

f)Languages:

> Fluent in: English, Spanish (proper), Portuguese, &

Italian.

Knowledge of: French, & German

g)Personal:

> US Permanent Alien Resident (Born in Latin America)

> Hobbies: Snow Skiing, Tennis, Outdoors, Reading.

> Children: Born in the US.

> Father: Italian. Mother: French.

> Willing to relocate within the US.

> Salary: Negotiable (Upon discussing a Job offer).

> References: Will be provided upon initial Interview.

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