Sales Electrical Engineer
Resume:
ALAIN DE BERNARDI
Augusta, GA 30904
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Objective: INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Summary: A result focused manager with extensive international trade experience, possessing
a proven record for attaining and consistently improving overall operations,
revenue and profits through comprehensive business development, marketing,
sales, product research and development, operations and administrative strategies.
Profile of
Strengths:
w Fluent in 6 Languages (English,French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese.)
w Export / Import Trade Expert
w Large - Small Size Business Exposure
w Excellent Sales / Marketing Skills
w Polished Communications Skills
w Solid Diversified Background in USA and Europe
w Strong Presentation and Closing Skills
Professional
Experience: ADB International, Inc. Dalton, GA
2000 - present
PRESIDENT
Started and directed all aspects of the organization with full P&L responsibility.
Wrote, designed and produced all products manufactured. Deisgned and produced
recycling equipment. Successfully established sales and marketing worldwide, in
the recycling, plastics and textile Industry. Met with key customers and vendors
to ensure smooth relationships. Promoted a safe, calm and peaceful work
environment. Implemented cost reduction measures to increase profitability.
Managed a staff of up to 100 employees. Extensive international traveling to
Europe, Asia, South America and Middle East.
Martin Color-Fi., Inc. Edgefield, SC
1997 - 2000
VICE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL SALES
Responsible for developing and directing all international sales and marketing
efforts to the corporation including; Fibers a nd Recycling Division, Carpet
Division, Yarn and Pigment Division. Grew revenues from $1M to $30M within
two years with a planned future annual growth rate of 20 - 25 percent.
Extensive travels in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
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Martin Color-Fi., Inc. Edgefield, SC
1995 - 1997
INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Set up and developed an International Sales Department, grew revenues from $0M
to $12M in two years. Established and managed a network of 20+ sales agents
worldwide. Implemented new quoting and sales system in foreign currencies.
Managed all export marketing, sales, logistic, custom tariffs and duties.
Responsible for developing new products for new accounts, directing all R&D
efforts, technical support and customer complaints.
Martin Color-Fi., Inc. Edgefield, SC
1993 - 1995
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Responsible for managing a maintenance crew of 20 associates. Scheduling
operations, up-keep of machinery and equipment, ordering spare parts, set up
preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting machinery, equipment,
computer and telecommunication systems. On call seven days a week. Translated
owner manuals from German and Italian to English.
Elektroline AG Berne, Switzerland
1989 - 1992
OWNER / OPERATOR
Owned and operated electrical contracting company.
Hemmi AG Berne, Switzerland
1985 - 1989
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Operated electrical contracting company.
Education: Gewerbeschule Stadt Bern Berne, Switzerland
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1985
w ISO 9002 / QS9000 Training, 1998
w Sandler: Sales & Management course, 1997
References: References & additional information will be provided upon request.
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