JOHN GUEVARA

Chandler, Arizona

480-***-****

acwvuc@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnguevarajr

Bilingual/Bicultural Sales Executive with strong organizational, leadership, management, international sales and marketing

skills. Over the years, I have traveled and done business in the following Latin American countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile,

Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico.

Experience

Western Regional Sales Manager

Skyline Products Inc. Colorado Springs, CO / Chandler, AZ August 2015 to present

Managing 12 states by working directly with vertical segments of transportation and government segments. Making

recommendations of the types of ITS grade Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) used to communicate traffic conditions, lane

closures and Amber alerts. Establishing relationships with DOT, city, state agencies, suppliers and electrical contractors.

Public Safety Sales Manager- South West Region

Jotto Desk Rodgers, AR / Chandler, AZ Dec 2014 to July 2015

Working with public safety agencies and distributors in the states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. As a Sales

Manager, I develop and grow sales in assigned territory through building relationships with distribution as well as state and

local public safety agencies. Analyzes distribution, customers and application of successful product sales, and applies

knowledge to expansion into new business opportunities and marketplaces.

Guevara and Associates Chandler, AZ April 2014 to Dec 2014

Consultant working with domestic and international clients in development, distribution and sales of their products and

services to the Latin American Markets.

Territory Manager- Latin America

Watchfire Signs Danville, IL / Chandler, AZ June 2012 to April 2014

Management of an international customers base and used my extensive knowledge of the region to sell the E lectronic LED

digital billboards and LED on premise displays in Mexico, Central and South America. Responsible for sales, prospecting, cold

calling and budgeting of projects with Spanish speaking clients. Home based, but traveling 50-60% of the time to visit clients

and give technical training, presentations to sales staff, and end-users in various Latin American countries.

Commercial Sales AZ & NM

Daktronics Brookings, SD / Chandler, AZ Aug 2007 to May 2012

Develop an ongoing and sustainable relationship with resellers, sign compa nies, subcontractors and service providers to

promote Daktronics L.E.D. products and services and successfully execute a plan for selling profitable electronic displays

within the State of Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, City of Las Vegas, as well as El Paso Texas.

Accomplishments:

Increased sales by over 1 million dollar per year.

Assisted Spanish speaking clients during international trade shows in Las Vegas and Orlando.

Sales Representative

ActOne Communications Irwindale, California March 2006 to Aug 2007

Sales Representative for manufacturer of electronic L.E.D.signs, used in stadium and outdoor advertising throughout Mexico

and South America. Speaking and meeting with prospects in the S outh West region of the United States and South America.

President

Print Systems, Inc. Tempe, Arizona May 1997 to Jan 2006

Owner and operator of a computerized billboard printing company. Developed sales and marketing strategies for the newly

acquired company. Established and serviced lo cal clients such as Nike, CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor, Cold Stone,

Labor Ready as well as international clients in Mexico and South America .

Sales Manager-Latin America

Action Media Technologies Chatsworth, California Aug 1993 to April 1997

Responsible for establishing a network of retail distributors for a Taiwanese based manufacturer of electronic L.E.D. signs used in

stadium and outdoor advertising throughout Mexico and South America. Regularly travel to Mexico and South America to visit

existing clients as well as obtain new prospects.

School: Graduated 1979 Loara High School, Anaheim, California, Attended Fullerton Community College

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