Fernando Ospina
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Objective
Management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in Sales.
Experience.
Advance Auto Parts: March 2008 - April 2010. Oldsmar, Fl. U.S.A
Sales Manager
. Provide sales plan to grow the retail business profitably and with
integrity.
. Implement marketing plans to promote new products.
. Inspire the team to help the customers with legendary good service.
Lennar Corporation: November 2002 - December 2007. Tampa, Fl. U.S.A
Area Manager
. Managed the construction process relating to all phases of homebuilding.
. Ensured that the quality of work and the performance of subcontractors
met clients' standards, and that the worksite was clean, safe and
professional at all times throughout the construction process.
Shell Venezuela: 1997 - 2000 Caracas - Venezuela
Sales Manager
. Developed lubricant's distributors net for Shell Venezuela.
. Developed and implemented sales, marketing and technical training for
distributors.
. Worked closely with production, logistics, finance, marketing, and other
staff to ensure engagement and successful implementation of company
strategies.
3M Venezuela: 1994 - 1997. Caracas - Venezuela
Sales Manager
. Developed annual sales, marketing plans, ensured execution, and follow-
up.
. Got the 3M award as best market penetration plan in 1995.
. Met monthly, quarterly and annual targets, such as volume (+16%) and
profitability. (+200%).
. Trained, developed and advised distributor management teams on channel
and customer segmentation opportunities, cost to serve, pricing and
marketing strategies.
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio - B.A., Business Administration
Summary of qualifications
Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis. Strong
analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to speak, read
and write both English and Spanish fluently in a business negotiations
context. Skills in persuasion, communication, and presentation using
Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Productive and efficient work habits
without supervision. Self-starter, self-motivated and results-driven, with
the ability to travel up to 75% of the time. Customer and safety oriented.
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