Donald Montellese
Tamarac FL 33321 *********@***.***
Results-oriented professional with experience in sales, product
development, business development and operations management. Successful in
driving growth and profitability. Proven leader in sales, P&L management,
operating efficiencies, employee development, distribution logistics and
developing new business.
Innovative and outgoing with experience and expertise in:
Sales Management, Product Development, Business Development, Inventory
Control, Purchasing, Human Resources, Vendor Relations, Customer Service,
Loss Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Advertising and
Merchandising
Proficient in PC environment and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Goldmine, Outlook, Quickbooks and Netsuite.
Professional Experience
Performance Brands, Sunrise Fl
August 2010 - Present
National Sales Manager - Complete responsibility for all aspects of sales
for global skin care and hair care products into beauty, health and fitness
and tanning distributors. Responsibilities include price structure,
promotional calendar, receivables management, setting discount levels,
trade shows and product development.
Healthy American Beverages, Inc., Syracuse, NY
2009 - 2010
Vice President of Sales/Operations - Complete responsibility for all
aspects of Operations including purchasing, production and sales for
startup fitness beverage company. Set up distribution in 23 states within
30 days of product introduction.
American Nutritional Exchange, inc. Cooper City, Florida 2001 - 2008
Vice President of Sales and Operations
. Rapidly promoted through series of positions with increasing
responsibility.
. Managed day to day operations including sales, vendor relations, credit
and collections, distribution, operations, manufacture of sports
nutrition beverage and nutritional supplements, staffing, accounting,
budgeting, forecasting, inventory control and purchasing.
. $6 million budget responsibility.
. Grew sales from $1.4 million to more than $8 million in six years by
developing new business model.
. Enabled company to become one of top 3 distributorships in the country
for every brand. Received numerous sales awards from manufacturers.
. Achieved 200% sales growth in two years through development of new
lines and marketing.
. Developed and formulated entire nutritional product brand developed as
condition specific therapeutic supplements.
. Attained 7% reduction in payroll by streamlining operations and
eliminating duplication.
PAge 2
UNIVERSAL LABS/NUTRITIONAL MARKETING, Pompano Beach, FL 1987
-2001
Director of Sales
. Oversaw contract and brand manufacturing sales nationally.
. Participated in brand meetings with brand manager, national sales
manager and upper level management.
. Collaborated on new product launches, marketing campaigns and
advertising budget.
. Traveled nationally to help distributors improve business models.
. Assisted in setting up and managing national distribution network.
. Grew sales from inception to $3 million nationally in just three years.
Education
Bachelors Degree, Business Management,, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ
Technical Degree/Honors, Computer Programming, CPI, Paramus NJ
Donald Montellese
8240 Prestige Commons Dr
Tamarac FL 33321
*********@***.***