Derek Melanson Email and Phone Number

Professional Profile * Extensive experience in the development, implementation and management of sales/marketing and business programs* Manage details under pressure in complex and competitive environments * Accomplished in business and rate negotiations Achievements Business Management * Successfully transformed Econoline Transport from an unprofitable company to one of the most profitable in the Midland Group (1 million in sales to 3.5 million in sales)* Developed collection techniques, which reduced outstanding receivables by $1,000,000 in just three years as well as improved Days Sales Outstanding * Coordinated a weekly distribution network utilizing up to 300 part time employees handling almost 50,000,000 lbs of refrigerated product per annum *Profit & Loss accountability for all divisions under my directive during my tenure at Midland TransportSales and Marketing * Increased sales of Econoline Transport by 350% in three years by implementing business specific strategies for sales and marketing * Exhibited for five years at international trade shows and conducted business with trade delegations throughout the world * 12 consecutive National awards for excellence from the Toyota Motor Corporation in Sales and Finance Management * Maintained the highest revenue per sale for New Brunswick in the Rogers AT&T sales force Employment History Financial Services Manager Acadia Toyota