Alain-Sylvain Gonda
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Career Focus
Dynamic and creative Field Marketing Manager with a successful career in
product marketing, promotions, public relations, trainings and project
management.
Summary of Skills
? Training and development ? Competitive reviews
? Proficiency with Microsoft ? Marketing collateral
Office development
? Event management ? Multi-task management
? Fluent in French ? Project management
Accomplishments
Sales and Promotion
. Achieved status as one of the top sales performers in the East.
. Assisted in planning and executing trade shows and in-store
promotional events.
Product Roll-Out
. Responsible for marketing for product launch including public
relations, direct mail pieces, sales training, e-mail campaign and
special events.
Professional Experience
Field Marketing Manager
April 2007 to June 2011
Sharp Electronics - Mahwah, NJ
Developed and executed marketing programs resulting in increased company
exposure, customer traffic, and sales. Worked closely with all product
development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for
sales presentations. Planned and executed special events and marketing
programs. Conducted store visits, sales training and in-store
merchandising. Hired, trained and supervised brand sales specialist.
Provided critical competitive intelligence to senior management for best
business decisions
Market development Manager- Sharp Electronics
June 2002 to April 2007
BDS Marketing - Irvine, CA
Communicated marketing programs and developed in-store marketing plans
based on goals and objectives. Staffed projects, tracked progress and
updated managers, partners and clients as necessary. Executed marketing/PR
campaigns, including new product introductions and existing product
development.
Hired, trained and supervised in-store sale representatives. Educated and
trained retail sales representatives
Territory Manager
January 2000 to June 2002
Epson America - Long Beach, CA
Trained store associates on product to enhance sales. Worked closely with
Regional manager to identify new business opportunities. Planned and
executed special events and trade shows.
Education
Polytechnic -Institute 1989
Bangui Cent- Afr. Rep
Electro-technique
BS