Branislav Lj. Hristic
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 201-***-**** ************@*****.***
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
A&J Distribution, Inc. (November 2011 - July 2012 )
Tigard, OR
International sales Manager/Export-import logistics Manager
Developing international markets, Europe, the Middle East and Australia,
for electronic cigarettes. Establishing distribution channels through
independent resellers and local distribution companies. Establishing
account receivables and account payables procedures. In charge of
export/import logistics and compliance with local and overseas customs
regulations.
Stebco Corp. (June 2010-October 2011) Pine
Brooke, NJ
Consultant, business development, strategic planning and implementation,
Independent Representative in the field of export-import of copper and
aluminum semi-finished products.
Metalco Corp. (1996 - May 2010)
New York, NY
Sales Manager
Importing copper and copper alloy semi-finished products from Europe;
Achieve the sale of above $30 million of copper and copper alloys materials
per year; Expanding customer base in the United States and Canada (managing
30 accounts); Obtaining customer orders and order status follow-up; P&L
analysis and reporting, A/R and A/P; Preparing paper work for customs;
Prepare and execute Letter of Credits and other types of international
financial transactions.
Storage Solutions, Inc. (1993-1996)
Stamford, CT
International Sales Manager
In charge of international marketing and sale of high capacity computer
storage devices (RAID, Backup systems, HDD); Developed new business
opportunities and distribution networks worldwide; Resolved the payment
issues in trade with Eastern Europe and countries of the former Soviet
Union; Negotiated and organized SSI's participation in international
computer shows (CeBit Hanover, UNIX Expo Moscow; PC Expo New York);
Developed a network of 30 distributors and 5 OEM accounts in 25 countries
International Housing Corp. (1992-1993)
Scottsdale, AZ
Director of Operation
Developed lucrative markets for low-cost housing in Russia and other C.I.S.
markets; Secured all aspects of export operations including the complex
government regulations and currency exchange issues involved in trade with
C.I.S. countries.
Metalchemical Commercial Corp. (1990-1992)
New York, NY
Vice President Business Development
Developed business opportunities between Yugoslav and US companies such as
a Joint Venture with Yugoslav Airlines; Involved in financing of "Fast
Train" railroad network in Yugoslavia; Established holiday resorts on the
Adriatic Coast; Introduced domestic manufacturers of low-cost housing to
C.I.S. markets.
Informatika - Unisys Computers (1976-1990)
Belgrade, Serbia
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for all financial transactions, bookkeeping, accounting, import
- export financing, barter arrangements, buy-backs and joint ventures with
Unisys Computers.
RELEVANT SKILLS:
. Fluent in English, Serbian
. Proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
EDUCATION: B.A. in Economics from University of Belgrade, Serbia