Edward LeGuizamone Jr.
Cell. Tel: 214-***-****
E-mail: **********@***.***
Candidly speaking, due to my past, and most recent job assignments (Multilingual &
Multicultural), I meet, and exceed the requirements for a position that requires solid
experience within the Manufacturing of Capital, Consumer, and Durable goods. I Reside
in Dallas, TX. I keep a Condo in Miami, FL (Z.C 33137). Willing to relocate within the
US.
> Summary
- Domestic or International Sales/Marketing or Prod. Development.
(Multilingual/Multicultural). and most recent Sales/Marketing & Product Development
Credentials coupled with Domestic & International Contacts within the Industrial
Capital Equipment & Derivatives, Packaged, and Consumer goods make me an ideal
candidate. I could be a profitable addition to a US, Latin American or European
Corporation with current or potential Sales/Marketing or Product Development Operations
in the aforesaid regions in proper English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian Languages.
- Solid Domestic & International CONTACTS (Within the Private & Government Sectors) made
throughout my most current Consultant (Contract) assignments. LeTellier Group,
Pagliari, Poggenpohl, and Lingl Corporation respectively.
> Position: Consultant/Liaison (Multilingual). US/Latin America/Caribbean regions.
A-LeTellier & Associates (Brokers of Special Design Capital Equipment) Italy. November
2012 to Present. This Contract will expire on 10/18/2013.
> Duties:
- Plan, Budget, and design Sales/Marketing & Product Development (Positioning) Logistics
of Commercial Transformers, Power Generators, Voltage Converters, Back-Up Batteries,
Commercial Refrigeration, and Packaging Equipment for the Construction, Durable goods,
and other industries into the US, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia,
Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and several Caribbean countries.
> Position: US/Latin America Sales & Marketing Regional Manager.
B-Pagliari Group LTD, Italy. 1998-2012
- Industrial Distributor of Especial Specifications Manufactured Capital & Consumer
goods, and derivatives with Sales/Marketing & Product Development Operations in
Western/Eastern Europe, US, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Latin America & Caribbean
regions.
> Customers/End-Users:
- Manufacturers of Capital Equipment, and related Derivatives related to Construction:
Excavation Equipment (Mining Drilling Equipment & Mining Transportation Rail Road cars).
- Robotic & Transportation Equipment for Packaging, and Manufacturing tasks within the
Private & Government Sectors.
> Other Customers/End-Users:
- Private Yates, Cruise Lines, Rail Road Lines, Private Airplanes (Regarding Power
Generators, Refrigeration, Electrical, Stereo Systems, Other).
- Cable Systems. Cranes (Telescopic Rescue/De-Icing Cranes) Manufacturers.
- Power Generators, Transformers (Hospitals, Hotel/Resorts, Correctional Institutions,
Universities, Builders, and Food Processing Manufacturers to mention a few among the
Private & Government Sectors in targeted markets.
> Other Manufatured Products:
- Back-Up Batteries.
- Voltage Converters.
- Refrigeration Equipment (Commercial).
- Handling & Packaging, Extrusion, Conveyor, Robotic Equipment for the Construction, and
Food Proccessing Industries.
- Precision Reading Instruments, and Lighting Systems.
> Utilized the following Marketing Tools: Identified current and future Customer Service
requirements by establishing a trusting relationship with current and potential
Distributors (Potitioning). Close business relationship with decision makers from a
diversified portfolio of Industries in targeted regions, and CONTACTS (including
Commercial Attaches, CEO's, CFO's, GM's). Implementation of Letters of Credit
(Domestic/International).
- F.O.B, C.I.F, C.N.F Prices. 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 Status Reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and
trends. Contributed Marketing Department Effectiveness by identifying short & long term
issues that were addressed to current, and potential clients.
> Provided information and commentary (Round Table Meeting), 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.
> Achievements:
- Increased: Sales an average of 13.5% (Per Fiscal Year).
- Reduced: Overall Marketing/Product Development expenses, Export and Distribution costs
an average of 10.0% (per Fiscal Year) by utilizing more cost effective Marketing
Methods.
- Position: US/ Latin America Sales/Marketing Regional Manager
C-Poggenpohl GmbH. Germany 1993-1997
> 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
> Products:
- High-End Kitchen/Bath Cabinetry (Contemporary, Traditional, Art-Deco).
- High-End Appliances: US, European, and Japanese brands.
- High-End Plumbing: US, European brands.
- Utensils: US, European brands.
- Marble, Ceramic Tile, Crean, Granite (For Back-Splash, Counter-Top, Flooring, Other).
- Lighting Systems (Kitchen/Bathroom).
- Average price per Kitchen & Bath: $ 218,000.00
> Achievements:
- Increased Sales an average of 12.0% Per Fiscal Year.
- Increased Product Knowledge an average of 15.5% Per Fiscal Year among potential
Distributors, Architects, Designers/Interior, Decorators, Builders, and End-Users.
PS: This Corp. was sold to a Sewidish group in 1998.
D-Position: International Sales/Marketing Regional Manager (Industrial Equipment).
- Lingl Corp. GmbH. Germany. 1988-1992
Industrial Equipment Manufacturer utilized in the Refractory & Standard Brick, Ceramic
Tile, Pre-Fabricated Walls, Concrete Pipe/Fitting, and MiningTransport Systems within
Manufacturers from the Private & Government sectors. Planned and Implemented
Sales/Marketing Logistics that resulted in the Sale of 27 (ACME Brick among them)
Plants throughout the US and 39 Ceramic/Brick & Concrete Plants in Latin
America/Caribbean markets.
> Equipment:
- Computerized Robotic Master Center, Silos, Extrusion, Cutting, Loading/Unloading,
Transport Kiln Cars & Track Transport Systems, Fire/Drying Kilns, and Finish Chamber
Areas.
> Achievements:
- Developed a solid clientele portfolio in the regions mentioned above (within the
Private & Government Sectors).
- Reduced Production Time an average of 34.5.0% (Per Fiscal Year) Per Cycle that resulted
in profitable manufacturing results.
- Increased overall Productivity in each plant that resulted in a profitable Forecasting.
E-Education:
- Graduate Studies: BA Minor: International Business Relations. La Salle Jesuit
University. B. Aires, Argentina.
- Post-Graduate Studies: MBA Major: International Industrial Business Relations. La Salle
Jesuit University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- This Campus was sold to a Hotel/Resort in the late early 90's.
- Attended a couple of courses at the Univesity of Wisconsin (International Industrial
Manufacturing Symphosium). Non Credit hours.
> Skill Sets:
- 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.
- Attended & Obtained NAFTA & GATT Certifications (Regulations on: Capital/Industrial,
Consumer, and Durable goods) at the US Dept. of Commerce. .
- Conducted Feasibility Studies (GDP's applications based on Per Capita Income, and
Demographics) in the aforesaid Languages.
- Computer literate: Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish (Proper), Portuguese, and Italian Languages.
Knowledge of French, and German.
> Awards:
- Received the International Recognition Award (While working for Pagliari Group.) from
the Italian Industrial Association for promoting Capital Equipment/Solutions &
Derivatives) in Foreign Markets.
- In 1999-Received the Appreciation Award from then Governor George Bush (while working
for Pagliari Group) for successfully increasing Product Knowledge of Manufactured
Capital (Industrial), Durable, and Consumer goods manufactured in Texas during a
Foreign Trade Show held in Dallas among Commercial Attaches & Representatives from 38
countries (from the Private & Government Sectors, Chambers of Commerce, and other
Foreign Trade Liaisons/Representatives, and Commercial Attaches from the Latin
America/Caribbean, Western & Eastern, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asian
regions).
> Personal:
- As mentioned above, I've a house in North Dallas, TX. I keep a Condo in Miami, FL.
Willing to relocate within the US upon discussing in detail this position..
- US Permanent Alien (Caucasian).
- Children: 2 Born in the US
- Father: Italian. Mother: French.
- Salary: Negotiable.
- References: Will be provided upon initial Interview.