Sales Representative
Resume:
ANDREA MEZZOLANI
OCOEE, FL *4761
ct7hk1@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:
Skilled in Problem solving within industrial environment.
Diverse experience in maintenance engineering and repair of plant infrastructure.
Proven record of increasing sales and reducing turnover resulting in higher company revenues.
Successfully developed new clients and new markets in different work environments.
My flexibility, professionalism, and dedication have exceeded performance goals and benefited the bottom line for each of my previous employers.
With my unusual combination of maintenance engineering and sales skills I have a deep appreciation of what it takes to support and achieve bottom line results. I enjoy working as a member of a team and creating a rapport with colleagues; my enthusiasm is contagious and helps me motivate others to do their best work.
As a native Italian I can also offer fluent bilingual services to any company that works with Italian businesses, products, employees, customers, & tourists.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Maintenance Technician Engineer
June 2002 to May 2005
-I.F.I S.p.A, Pesaro, Italy-
I was instrumental in maintaining equipment infrastructure while working for this well-regarded company that produces business furnishings.
Responsibilities:
This position involved all-around problem-solving and maintenance of plant facilities & equipment repair.
Overview:
Maintenance & repair of industrial machinery used in creating décor for high end restaurants, cafés,& Gelaterias including: Wood products- SCM tenoners, Minimax Edge Banders and Universal combined machinery, plus Planers, Beam Saws, and Vertical Routers. Steel Products-Schiavi Press brakes and Press Cutters. Cannon polyurethane foam fabrication equipment Designed 220 volt and 380 volt wiring configurations. Routed electrical cabling and junction boxes to elevated “Floating Floors” offices and to main plant industrial machinery stations. Maintenance and repair of telephone switching equipment. Maintenance and repair of plant hydraulics including Water Pumps. Boilers, Heating and Air conditioning systems. Engineered & maintained in plant industrial work stations outfitted with electrohydraulic lifts and associated compressed air lines for pneumatic riveters, drills and other pneumatic hardware.
General maintenance services: Fork Lift Operator Small tool repair including pneumatic screw drivers, drills, and riviters. Painting Masonery Electrical Welding- Iron Acetylene Welding- Copper tubing General Soldering including circuit boards.
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Automotive Sales Representative
March 2007 – October 2011
-Di.Ba Spa Auto Dealership Via Borgheria 24, 61122 PESARO, Italy-
At one of the region’s leading automotive dealers of fine cars, I successfully increased sales year to year and initiated lead development resulting in new contacts and export sales to international dealers in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Poland. My attention to detail and follow-up, coupled with excellent customer service, resulted in significant return business and favorable referrals. While achieving quarterly sales goals I was able to up-sell customers by 15% through the development of additional services that included financing initiatives, insurance policies, and warranty extensions. Well-versed in our products, I attracted many high-end repeat clients.
Responsibilities:
Local & International Vehicle sales to the public and other dealerships. Supervised the work of five external salespeople in the sale of premium brands including FIAT, ALFA ROMEO, LANCIA, TOYOTA, NISSAN, JEEP, CHRYSLER, DODGE, SMART, MINI COOPER, BMW, & MERCEDES. Successfully managed the dealership’s website.
Motorcycle Sales Representative
February 2007 to March 2007
-Racing Point, Via degli Abeti sn, Pesaro (PU) Italy-
My past experience as a successful competitor and team member of the Racing Point motocross team, for which I competed at both the regional and national level, led to my being recruited to cover a temporary position in this company, which sold both competition-level and hobby off-road motorcycles to the general public and racing teams in Europe. I was able to successfully fill in for a veteran salesperson and help the company maintain sales at previous levels during the absence of the permanent staff member. Provided expert advice to motor sports enthusiasts in choosing vehicles, equipment, accessories and replacement parts best suited for their needs.
Area Sales Representative
October 2006 to February 2007
-Quattro C Srl,Via Meucci 26/32,Camerata Picena (AN), Italy-
Wholesaler of candy and tobacco shop products. Sold products in our catalog to existing clients and prospected new customers. In the latter capacity I obtained important new clients, including a major high end shopping complex and other regional retail venues. I took over responsibility for sales in a zone where the company’s sales had collapsed. In just 4 months, I was able to re-build the market in my area, increasing sales by 30% to levels matching those of the company’s other distribution areas.
Retail Sales Representative
May 2005 to August 2006
-K Legend S.r.l., Pesaro, Italy-
Household appliance manufacturer and retailer. Personally billed over $480,000 in new untapped business meeting and exceeding sales objectives. Developed a new client base and was responsible for training new sales staff members resulting in significant additional sales volume for the company. Winner of performance awards and special commendations for exceeding Sales expectations including 2 overseas vacations in luxury resorts.
EDUCATION:
Ipsia High School – Pesaro, Italy Graduate 2002
Giuseppe Benelli Professional Institute –Pesaro, Italy 1999-2002
3 Year Vocational degree in Telecommunications
Graduated 2002 as Telecommunications Technician
Attended private classes in English at the Wall Street Institute, to advance my English language skills.
I am computer-literate with Windows & Microsoft Office software.
PERSONAL DATA:
Date of birth:
September 20, 1984
Citizenship:
Italian (I have valid U.S. Employment Authorization Card)
Bilingual:
Italian and English
Outside Interests:
I have advanced skills in dog training, and particularly as an Agility Dog Trainer.
While in Europe I competed in many Dog Agility events and before moving to America was considered one of the top 10 Agility Trainers in Italy.
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