Selwyn Tungol
978-***-**** **.******@*****.*** Astoria, NY 11102
SUMMARY
I am a highly motivated, commission-driven professional, with a strong background in Sales. I am comfortable interacting with business
owners, buyers and brokers. I am actively seeking careers in the staffing and recruiting industry where I can utilize my skills in
communication, networking and research.
EXPERIENCE
ITO EN (North America) INC., Brooklyn, NY Feb 2013 - Present
Product Planning Assistant (Research & Development Division) May 2014 - Present
• Assign UPC/ITF codes to new products.
• Check and document necessary changes to product labels, product cases/cartons, ingredients panels and nutrition labels.
• Work closely with ITO EN LTD personnel on an international scale at locations in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka.
• Retrieve data from competitor products to perform market analysis and also distribute promotional materials as needed.
• Assist Vice President of Product and Marketing Divisions with multiple product-launches by meeting project timelines, interact
with marketing team and designers, analysis, research, data reconciliation and proofreading.
Wholesale Assistant/Sales Representative (Web Division) Aug 2013 - Present
• Exceeded sales quota by 25% from 2013.
• Perform rate negotiations and payment options; retrieving necessary documentation to finalize agreement.
• Support accounting team by resolving wholesale billing discrepancies.
• Analyze and expand our business with a nationally recognized client.
• Process invoices, expense reports and ensures accurate information is readily available.
• Managing multiple client relationships with reliable correspondence via email, phone, trade shows, meetings, etc.
• Expanding brand and product awareness through online contacts, connecting with business owners and buyers.
• Displaying skills in logistics and scheduling by managing product replenishment for a nationally recognized industry leader and
interacting with multiple vendors.
• Assist website customers with troubleshooting and online transactions.
Sales Representative (DSD Division) Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
• Participated in various events to market company products (TEAS’ TEA).
• Increased commission by exceeding monthly sales quotas.
• Trained new hires and interns from Japan and evaluated their progress.
• Educated consumers and clients about products for brand awareness.
Bluefin Japanese Restaurant, Middleton, MA Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Assistant Manager
• Created and conducted customer satisfaction surveys to analyze customer needs in order improve sales.
• Accountable for redesigning and updating menus via Publisher, updated restaurant advertisements and promotions.
• Analyzed daily sales reports and server reports to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for collecting server chits and entering data via Excel to determine sales.
• Involved in training new employees and monitored their growth.
Clear Channel Communications, Boston, MA Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Marketing / Promotions Intern
• Updated radio station websites to post and promote contests and events for JAM’N 94.5 and KISS 108.
• Advertised and helped coordinate celebrity interviews with both Marketing Directors. Promoted the interviews through meet-
and-greet contests, social media networks and streaming interviews online.
• Responsible for training a new intern and assembled media kits for company events.
• Informed 30-50 contest winners a day of rules and regulations through e-mail and phone calls.
• Participated in focus groups to analyze potential on-air songs in order to satisfy target market.
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EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI Aug 2011
Bachelor of Science in Food Marketing/Marketing
SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY USED
• Fluent in Tagalog (Filipino), Team Player, Assertive, Goal Oriented, Comfortable Over the Phone, Networking, Negotiation
• PC, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Magento
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