Identifying and developing very large long-term new business opportunities (including but not limited to large strategic partnerships, concluding enterprise level contracts with States and Governments around the world, co-selling, bundling, licensing and be a key stakeholder in the area of acquisitions)

As Director of Sales for EMEA & APAC I manage a team responsible for Toon Boom's business in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

As Director of Sales for EMEA I manage a team responsible for Toon Boom's business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. I also have a direct Sales responsibility for UK, France and Germany.

Manage a team of 6 engaged in property management. Developed a 10 asset portfolio properties counting 650 housing units to a 24 -asset portfolio of properties comprising of over 1700 housing units. Responsible for portfolio's financial success in managing important budgets. Coordinate with C.E.O in creating a business plan in compliance with the company's visions. Excellent communicator with a consultative sales style. Strong negotiation skills, first-rate problem solving abilities and keen client needs assessment aptitude. Aggressively identified opportunities, developed focus and provided tactical business solutions in order to maintain 100% renewal rate.

Owned & Managed business in manufacturing and distribution. Started as a small contracting-sewing business simply assembling for other manufacturers. Developed into manufacturing our own line as well as private label. Nurtured business from 2 employees producing 15-20 garments weekly with total yearly sales just under 100K in 2001, to manufacturing over 120 garments weekly with total annual sales of over 1.2 M in 2006. Managed all facets of business including client relationship management, sales, purchasing, sourcing, production, costing & especially human resources. Tenacious in building new business. Main focus was to constantly enhance and secure customer loyalty.

Direct sales & business development functions for extremely diversified markets extending from wholesale of fruits imported from Greece to distribution & elaboration of private label personal care products. Managed a new product rollout. Held contract negotiations with hotels & major food retailers. Cultivated sales of fresh produce division from 0 to 250$K in just under 4 months in highly intense, fast paced & competitive market environment.

Started as an intern in the summer of 1995. Progressed to internal sales representative south-mid west USA. Merged towards managing international sales department and eventually handled whole portfolio of sales outside North America comprised of over 35 country distributors across the globe. Managed & developed distributor network for New sports & industrial protection eyewear division. Facilitated sales training for distributor representatives. Organized high-impact sales presentations in over 6 countries in Latin America. Provided key account management with Major retail chains across Latin America such as Wal Mart and Carrefour. Held budget responsibilities for my department.Extensive business travel to Europe & Latin America including: Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, Mexico, France, Germany and United States. Participated in numerous International trade shows.