Management executive and sales career

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MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE AND SALES CAREER PROFILE

Strategic Planning – Multi Site Operations

New Business Development – Logistics & Distribution

Finance & Budgeting – Product Design & Development

Management executive with 19 years experience leading successful European company to the domestic market. Identify strategic acquisitions to gain market share. Capitalized on market opportunities to drive revenue, profit and growth. Strong general and P&L management.

•Leadership – Turned around company, from net losses to a profitable net income, through the development of strategic alliance with major accounts.

•Team Building – Recruited management team noted for integrity and competency in 1990 with zero turnover rate by 2005

•Entrepreneur – Built new Interior Design Company to successfully accommodate new residential and commercial builders, property management firms and other related client base.

•Customer Service/Customer Relations –Sales driven by focusing on new corporate goals of quality, not quantity and by establishing solid customer relationships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ZUNIGA INTERIORS, INC.

PRESIDENT (2005 – PRESENT); Lake Forest, CA

•Successfully developed relations with new residential and commercial builders, property management firms and other related client base.

•Developed successful marketing tools to illustrate client’s requirements.

•Increased homeowner value through remodel and home improvement services and projects.

•Provided full-service design with an extensive product line through the Zuniga Interiors Showroom, including an exclusive Zuniga Interiors Collection of home products.

•Featured in Nationwide and Regional shelter publications: LUXE, Coastal Living, Orange County Home and Coast Magazine.

AZUVI CERAMIC TILE INC. – Ceramic tile manufacturer from Castillon Spain.

GENERAL MANAGER (1990-2005); Anaheim, CA

•Held full responsibility for import and domestic relations with board of directors.

•Oversaw all aspects of contract administration, banking relationships, manufacturers/suppliers in South America and Spain.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills; conducted informational seminars to educate distributors in new product trends and selling techniques.

•Successful sales and management skills with excellent employee motivation and strong client relations.

•Responsible for design and development of many domestic products.

•(2001-2005) Promoted to oversee as General Manager of Azuvi Denver location.

AZUVI CERAMIC TILE INC.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER (1986-1990); Anaheim, CA

•Established business and the development of regional stocking programs for several leading manufacturers.

•Increased territorial sales by 50% in the first year through organizing educational seminars, cold canvassing and market presentations.

•Conducted sales presentations and educational seminars for major accounts, including product information, competitive evaluation and cost effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FULLERTON COLLEGE, FULLERTON, CA

•Accounting/Finance/Management Degree Program

AFFILIATIONS

•South Orange County Chamber

•ASID Industry Partner

•FIDM

•CLCID Showcase - California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design

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