Richard V. Almeida
Garrison, NY *0524
Summary
A self-motivated, tri-lingual, management and marketing professional with
an excellent track record of success. Experienced with small start-ups,
operations management, marketing, and direct sales. Strong knowledge of
electronics, computer and communication technologies.
Experience
BROADCAST DEVICES INC. Cortlandt Manor, NY 04/09-Current
Director of Sales and Marketing
Direct and coordinate company sales and marketing functions. Identify and
develop new customers for products and services. Establish and implement
short, and long range goals, objectives, policies, and operating
procedures. Effectively expand the companies sales by proactively exploring
new markets around the world which where previously untapped.
RLC ELECTRONICS INC. Mount Kisco, NY 11/05- 04/09
RF Microwave Components
Regional Sales Manager
Effectively managing a large territory which includes NY State, MI, OH, IN,
KY, WV & West PA, AZ, NM, NV, TX, IL, WI, KS, IA, MO, NE, CO, UT, AK, LA,
OK, TX, FL, AL, GA and Canada. Customers include all branches of the U.S.
Military, as well as all major players in the Military and Aerospace
industry for the U.S. and Canada. Current responsibilities include leading
a National team of company representatives, working directly with Engineers
as well as procurement personnel on everything from small R&D projects, to
multi million dollar programs and contracts. Hard working, responsible,
honest and reliable.
DERF ELECTRONICS CORP, New Rochelle, NY 9/95-11/05
Sales & Purchasing Professional
Develop new business and service existing domestic and international
clients. Effectively communicate with clients worldwide speaking English,
Portuguese and Spanish. 10 years experience selling electronic components
which include RF/ microwave devices, filters, antennas, IC's, capacitors,
diodes, RF connectors, coax cables etc. Excellent understanding of
industry. Assist clients with cross referencing and design changes.
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RICH'S PIZZERIA, INC. 4/91-8/95
Sole Proprietor
An entrepreneurial business and investment venture which I built from less
than $75K in annual revenue to over $200K in less than 13 months.
Effectively managed the purchase and incorporation of this company and then
built this business by targeting product quality, food cost, customer
service, and effective marketing. Following 280% growth in revenue and
realizing over a 100% return on my original investment, I sold the
business.
PAGE NET OF NEW YORK, New York, NY 4/90-4/91
A publicly traded paging services company with 2500 employees and revenue
of 225M
Major Account Sales Manager
Responsible for the largest sales area in NYC-Wall Street, the World
Financial Center, and the
World Trade Center; Clients included Kidder Peabody, JP Morgan, Mitsumi
Bank, and three
major Hospitals-Beth Israel, Cornell Medical, and Mount Sinai. Serviced
existing accounts providing troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and
recommendations based on communication requirements. Consistently
developed new business by seeking out new leads, targeting underdeveloped
clients, and establishing new relationships.
Richard Almeida ________________________914-330-5065
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PRAY MITSUBISHI/SAAB, Greenwich, CT 2/88-4/90
POTAMKIN CADILLAC, New York, NY 2/85-2/88
High volume, luxury car dealerships servicing the lower Fairfield County
and NYC metro areas
Finance Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales Representative
Responsible for 9 sales professionals. Assisted with sales to non-English
speaking customers Proactively built and fostered friendly, profitable bank
relations; Consulted with potential clients regarding financing and
insurance for new, used and leased vehicles. Estimated damage and assessed
overall condition and value of retuned leased automobiles.
Education/Other
9/1982-5/1983 State University of New York @ Buffalo
1984-Present Additional seminars and training in electronics,
communications, and sales
Computer Proficient -Experienced with MAC, MS-DOS, and Windows, Microsoft
Office Suite.
Hobbies:
F.C.C. Licensed Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator (WZ2P) Audio
engineering, music composition, drums and keyboard
Languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
References available upon request