Customer Service Sales

Michael Zalstein

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Garland, TX *5043-4221

214-***-****: cell 214-***-****: office

***-***@**.**.*** and *******@***.***

Profile:

. Innovative design developer with experience in conceptualizing the

product requirements of end user, well-acquainted with many methods of

product manufacturing and skilled at estimating costs and delivery times.

. Recognized potential of CAD program for engineering and

presentation purposes. Made use of this resource in production of custom

lighting for multi-housing, clubhouses, restaurants, lighting and furniture

retail stores, interior designers.

. Self-taught in marketing, strong in product development and

evaluation resulting in substantial cost reductions. Knowledge of sourcing

components and background in foreign travel for product development.

. Display / visual merchandising for retail stores and trade shows.

Skills Summary:

Computer Competent Product Improvement Cost Reduction

Management Marketing and Sales Scheduling

Design and Tooling Manufacturing Procedures Estimating

Professional Experience:

Owner/Operator

Aberdeen Lamp & Fixture, LLC Garland, TX

. Design and manufacture of energy efficient fixtures for multi-housing

industry

. Production of custom fixtures for corporate venues and the

hospitality trade

. Establishment of database of architects, lighting designers, multi-

family developers,

interior designers, furniture stores, lighting showrooms

Aberdeen Int'l Corp. Garland, TX

Zalstein Design Works Dallas, TX

Aberdeen Int'l. Corp. Grapevine, TX

Fifty percent shareholder

. Developed the product line that became Aberdeen. Products were

produced in the Republic of China. Sold 50% interest and ventured into

custom lighting

. Traveled throughout Europe and Asia for purchase and development of

tools and dies for products including stamping tools, die casting tools,

decorative mouth blown glass, etc.

Sonic Lighting - Sunormoon Industries Dallas, TX

. Improved labor efficiency by 400% in production of arc lamps

. Designed and built displays for trade shows

. Designed and tooled components in product line, bringing down overall

cost of product component purchasing by 40%

. Succeeded in gaining autonomy by becoming own supplier of major

components

Sales, Studio Eight Lighting Ronkonkoma, NY

. Worked for Studio Eight Lighting for two years: assigned territory

produced one third of company's revenues

. Provided stellar customer service by repairing products as needed

during off hours

Display - Coordinated Merchandising

Retailers Display / Trade Show Display / Manufacturers Display

Gemini Display - Schimel Display Cedarhurst, NY

Allan Nudleman Display Bronx, NY

Michael Zalstein Display Queens, NY

Marvin Schimel Displays Woodmere, NY

Jack Fishman Display Little Neck, NY

Education:

Attended Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC

References available upon request

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