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Sales Marketing

Location:
Montreal, QC, Canada
Posted:
October 03, 2013

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Myron Welik

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Entrepreneurial Executive Whose Major Expertise is in Identifying &

Marketing Innovative Business Ideas,

Creating Sales and Marketing Opportunities, and Spearheading Joint

Corporate Partnerships to Increase Revenues

PROFILE:

. Proactive and driven Sales, Marketing, Business Development and out-

of-the-box Entrepreneurial professional whose unique

talent is being the catalyst in identifying innovative R&D and

achieving business success.

. Well connected with Retail Executives Worldwide which will increase

company's sales volume.

. Successfully forged relationships with world renowned brands from

diverse industries including Food Retail and Distribution

Outlets, Hotels, Restaurant Caterers, Sports organizations, Global

Running Shoe companies, Spas, International Retailers, and

Media and Entertainment companies.

. Meticulous in initiating planning roadmaps to accomplish corporate

short-term and long-term goals.

. Talent to connect with the Right Players to Expedite Business

Opportunities regardless of corporate size.

Languages: English, French

KEY STRENGTHS

? Visionary ? Strategic Business Development & Planning ?

Exceptional Out-of-the Box Marketer & Promoter

? Bottom-Line Oriented ? Developing Talent ? Innovative

Technology Applications

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Successfully adapted expertise in marketing, business development, and

entrepreneurial sales to the food industry which

demonstrates an ability to successfully transfer these skills to other

industries.

. Conceived, initiated and helped expedite the negotiation between

Midway Industries and the global iconic brand,

Everlast, which resulted in Midway Industries acquiring the exclusive

rights for Canada for their accessories products.

. Initiated and served as catalyst in marketing, branding and bringing

together super model Heidi Klum and New Balance that resulted in the

initiation of the HKNB brand including HKNB apparel and running shoes

which generated almost $2 million in sales after 1 year on Amazon.com.

. Successfully identified correct contact, sourced manufacturer, and

created a gift set, which resulted in an appearance

on television and selling opportunity on The Home Shopping Network that

has over 75 million viewers.

. Recently donated over 1,100 copies of my book, "Snapshots of Heaven"

to Newtown, Connecticut, where the unspeakable

tragedy involving children occurred in 2012.

. Cold called and successfully organized high level meeting between

Majestic owners and CEO of Hudson's Bay (Canada's

premiere Department Store), which resulted in $750,000 in sales in the

first year.

. Secured exclusive production and development of ESPN's "X-Games" brand

for Forzani Group which represented $2.5 million

in Sales.

. As Divisional VP of world recognized brand "Post No Bills (PNB)",

achieved sales volume close to $3 million within 2 years.

. Established PNB North American Sales Network of Sales

Representatives to increase retail sales and brand exposure.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ABU LAFIA PITA, Montreal, Quebec

2012-2013

Director

One of the best known, respected and established pita brands

. Key person responsible for driving sales to existing and new

clientele.

. Initiated and executed alternative distribution channels and sales

agencies which previously did not exist.

. Executed new revenue opportunities which enabled strong growth

opportunities.

. Worked on developing one of the first gluten-free pita products in

the marketplace.

. Oversaw all aspects of the business including general office

management, marketing, production, warehousing, sales,

business development, and expanding a variety of new products.

. Managed every area of Human Resources including recruiting,

interviewing, hiring and overseeing all staff.

. Ensured that product production equipment was regularly maintained

and in proper working order.

Myron Welik

MAJESTIC MILLS, Montreal, Quebec

2008-2012

Manufacturer of ladies and men's apparel that sells to mid and top tier

retailers and brands worldwide.

North American Sales Director and Business Developer

. Responsible for opening new accounts largely in the United States:

o Successfully opened up Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Guess,

Levis, Saks Fifth Avenue as well as others via cold calling.

. Brought added value to HKNB and identified HK for a licensed eyeglass

opportunity with SAFILO, one of the world's largest

Eyeglass manufacturers.

RUNNERS INTERNATIONAL, Montreal, Quebec May -

November 2008

Runners International is an importer of women's apparel

Sales Executive

. Target USA: Initiated and accepted Vendor application.

. Sears / Kmart USA: Secured vendor #, necessary in order to sell this

major retailer.

. Sales and developed relationships throughout North America and Europe.

. Initiated innovative marketing programs.

ADORABLE KIDS, St. Laurent, Quebec

2006 - 2008

Adorable Kids Inc is an importer of licensed children sleepwear.

Marketing Sales Director

. Sales with major retailers in both Canada and USA.

. Promoted my book on over 75 radio stations in USA and Canada. Appeared

on TV in Toronto and Montreal.

SNAPSHOTS of HEAVEN, by Michael Wells (Pen Name)

2005

Self- published and Author

. Sold over 10,000 copies of book.

. Established web site: www.snapshotsofheaven.com.

. Le Dauphin Blanc: Published French edition in 2007.

JCORP INC., Montreal, Quebec

2002 - 2006

Importer of Apparel and Accessories

Sales and Marketing V.P.

. Key person responsible for selling substantial volumes of company's

unsold inventory, which resulted in recouping

substantial amounts of revenue and opening up significant physical space

for new products.

BELLE INTERNATIONAL INC., Montreal, Quebec

1985 - 2002

Belle International Inc was a ladies apparel manufacturer specializing in

maternity and plus sizes throughout North America.

President and CEO

. Start-up grew to $25 million Sales volume.

. Sales in U.S. and Canada.

. Merchandising and Marketing.

. Set-up production systems.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, QC

DEC, Loyola CEGEP, Montreal, QC



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