Sales Marketing

Alberto Saavedra

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Charlotte, NC 28277

Cell: 704-***-****

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skype: alberto.saavedrav

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Professional experience in domestic/international sales/marketing, market

research and

product/export management.

. Multi-country knowledge of business practices, financial/export/import

transactions and cultures.

. Bi-lingual verbal and written communications skills in English and

Spanish.

. Effective management skills: self-reliance, industrious, and result-

oriented.

. Technically trained in electronics/electrical and mechanics.

. Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Internet-based

applications.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Domestic/International-Sales/Marketing

-Developed market penetration strategies and negotiated sales contracts in

twenty countries.

-Supported an extensive international/domestic network of business

representatives and

distributors.

-Produced international tenders documentation and negotiated

financial/letters of credit,

commercial, logistics/transportation and technical issues. Prepared NAFTA

documentation.

-Conducted marketing presentations and training to sales groups and

investment committees.

-Extensive international travel resulting in a large network of business

relationships.

-Awarded major contracts financed by The World Bank.

Marketing Research

-Conducted domestic/international market research to evaluate potential

markets, distribution

channels, market entry strategies, competitors information and identify

business opportunities.

-Responsible for producing and directing feasibility/market studies

for investments. Reports

included product and economic analysis, market trends, competitiveness,

and business forecast.

-Directed the operation of computerized marketing information systems/data

bases.

Electrical/Mechanical

-Assisted multi-national companies such as Cemex, Abbot Labs, and the

Hilton in the development

of in-house energy management systems.

-Responsible for the development of several international electrical

metering projects with power

generation and distribution companies. Sold diesel engines and electrical

generators.

-Technical specifications and quality assurance for international markets.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Forklift Pro, Inc.

2010-

Nortel Networks, Inc./VCS, Inc.Intl.Q.A. Meck. Co.

2003-2010

Director International Sales: Engine Power Source, Inc

2000-2002

Director of Sales/Marketing, Latin America: Britax Inc.

1998-1999

International Sales Manager: Process Systems, Inc / Siemens T.& D.

1990-1995

Research Director: Trust Company of the West, Inc.

1987-1989

EDUCATION

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. Bachelor of Business Administration/Marketing.

References: Professional references available upon request.

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