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a manufacturer of bronze memorialization and architectural products, specifically within the cemetery industry as well as within various levels of federal, provincial and municipal government. Duties included budgeting, forecasting, prospecting, as well as day to day relationship building and management of national properties and accounts. Responsible for on site product and sales training with customers as well as market research for new product development. Matthews offers a comprehensive product line to service both the architectural and cemetery industries and is a full service manufacturer of all its products.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Atlas Graphics offers a face-to-face sales force to generate business-to-business sales. On a local and provincial scale Atlas specializes in gaining a fast and measurable advantage for clients within the printing and publishing sectors. With emphasis on superior customer service Atlas has maintained and expanded an extensive customer base. Atlas is a distributor of aqueous and u.v. coatings inks, as well as industrial solvents and chemicals within the graphic arts and print media industry. Atlas Graphics has also been involved in capital equipment sales and leasing within the print and publishing market. CHRISTOPHER HART PAGE 2Key accomplishments have included:Recruited to expand business development and operations in the graphic arts business within the Greater Toronto Area.Conceived and developed with the Vice President of Sales, a financial business model to realign financial strategies and meet annual targets in a very competitive and turbulent industry with numerous competitors. Adjustment resulted in increasing sales by 10% improving profit margins by 5% and elevating the scope of work on one key account by 200%.Actively researched and developed new prospective clients within the print and publishing sector. Increased customer base by 10% annually throughout first 5 years with the company.Performed market research and insured appropriate pricing and positioning, producing the best solution for each individual client, while increasing the profit margin on average by 5%. Developed strong ongoing relationships with key clients and major suppliers creating a viable and sustainable business agreement.

Manufactured and distributed capital equipment within the graphic arts industry. Specifically recruited to manage outside sales and marketing of new offset printing presses and finishing equipment within Government, School Board and In-plant sectors. Developed and delivered highly effective graphic arts equipment and directly involved in all final sales closings.Consistently exceeded sales targets and achieved 3 consecutive "President Club" awards for outstanding sales company quota.Helped to introduce creative incentive program resulting in sales increase across market.

Contributed in managing staff of 10 employeesManaged the mailing and distribution section within the Clerks Department. Responsible for managing internal and external mail within the building as well as distribution of all tax and water billings within the City of Etobicoke.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts, English