Solar/Home Improvement Sales Manager

Luigi Maurizio Fusco

***** *** **** **., ****** Hills, California 91301

Phone: 321-***-****, Email: *****.*********@*****.***

Octomer, 2017

Please accept this cover letter and resume as a formal Job application.

As my resume reflects, I have over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur and small full service restaurant owner. I also have extensive professional experience in the field of advertising, public relations and Solar Power Sales.

In 2011 i sold my successful business (a family-owned and operated restaurant in Florida) to pursue a life and career change in southern California. I feel that I have many skill sets that strongly align with your business vision and mission.

Currently working in the Solar Industry as Sales Manager.

I am energetic, enthusiastic, and well organized. I have a strong work ethic that was owned by a family-owned and operated restaurant dedicated to providing exceptional food quality, service and atmosphere. I built and grew our business by adhering to three foundational principles:

1.Strive for excellence in everything we do;

2.A business exists to serve its customers and fulfill their expectations;

3.Watch the bottom line. No business can survive without responsible and disciplined financial practices.

I am available for an interview at your convenience to further discuss my background and interest in your firm.

Thank you for consideration of my qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Summary of Qualifications

As an entrepreneur who created and sustained a successful family-run business, I understand and appreciate the challenges associated with building a successful business with loyal customers. My success was linked to setting clear goals, demanding high performance standards and leading by example. I work well collaboratively and enjoy high-energy, creative teamwork and brainstorming that is required to solve complex business problems. I have a strong work ethic. I speak four languages: Italian, French, German and English.

Career Goals

In 2011, I made a decision with my family to sell our successful business to pursue a new career goal and to relocate in southern California. I am looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Education

Gewerbeschule Zurich 1984-1988

Graduate Masters in Typography

(Included apprenticeship in typography, printing, marketing and public relations)

Kaufmaennische Schule 1998-2000

Graduate Business Management

Professional Experience and Skill Sets

Small Business Development and Management

The following professional experiences and skill sets were developed as an entrepreneur who created and sustained a successful family-based, owner-operated business in the hospitality industry

Created a business vision and executed a strategic development plan

Controlled all costs, schedules and daily operations

Maintained inventory of all products required to sustain business

Developed strong and positive relationships with all vendors and suppliers

Cultivated a strong customer based with exceptional customer loyalty

Created and implemented successful advertising, media and special events to build a strong and diverse customer base

Conducted employee training on new products and special training programs to ensure exceptional customer service

Performed all supervisory duties and direct management of seven employees

Created a strong relationship with the community

Established and cultivated a powerful brand identity

Assign work to staff or employees

Conduct staff meetings

Coordinate meetings or related events

Evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel

Examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget

Fill out business or government forms

Hire, discharge, transfer or promote workers

Identify training needs

Interview job applicants

Investigate customer complaints

Monitor operational budget

Prepare safety reports

Schedule employee work hours

Purchase food or beverages

Understand government health, hotel or food service regulations

Publishing and Advertising

The following professional experiences and skill sets were developed throughout my career in the media/advertising industry.

Accountable for all support functions of business media catalog for radio, television, newspaper, web publishing and billboards for advertising campaigns of several small and large business

Successfully negotiated and purchased media in support of advertising campaigns for several small and large businesses

Delivered high standards of advertising using QuarkXPress (Mac) computer software

Developed and implemented processes and procedures that allowed a quality Media Catalog to be published bi-annually and distributed in a timely manner

Gained in-depth knowledge and experience of layout and publishing of legal textbooks

Administered printing and distribution of texts to support customer demands within the published lead-time

Employment & Work Summary

Solar Industrie Sales Rep/Manager Van Nuys, California 2012-prst

The Beachside Café Owner/Operator Indialantic, Florida 2000-2011 Business sold on November 7, 2011

Verlag Media-Daten AG Product Manager Zurich, Switzerland 1990-2000

Druckerei Schulthess AG Typography Zurich, Switzerland 1988-1990

References

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