Privately held wine agency. Representing Italian labels in Scandinavia.

SOURCING NEW LEADS, AGENCY ACQUISITIONS AND MARKETING PLANS FOR STAKEHOLDERS, TRAILBLAZING OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNICATIONS • Performed an in-depth study of the Russian Federation and Ukrainian printing and publishing industry and the requirements for successfully entering and operating in these markets• Developing and executing marketing plans suited for prospective individual suppliers •Acquired the Cartiere Burgo agency (Italy's largest paper manufacturer) for Russia and the… Show more SOURCING NEW LEADS, AGENCY ACQUISITIONS AND MARKETING PLANS FOR STAKEHOLDERS, TRAILBLAZING OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNICATIONS • Performed an in-depth study of the Russian Federation and Ukrainian printing and publishing industry and the requirements for successfully entering and operating in these markets• Developing and executing marketing plans suited for prospective individual suppliers •Acquired the Cartiere Burgo agency (Italy's largest paper manufacturer) for Russia and the Ukraine. Presented a similar plan to Norske Skog (Norway's largest paper company) resulting in major printer agreements in these markets •Established contact and Introduced new prime business opportunities with several vendors. Some examples include;SvetogorskIlim Pulp & PaperAPPChenmingIrvingBollereNorske SkogKotka Mills •Developing Trading Sales worldwide (emphasis on Europe, North and South America) linking clients with suppliers and, achieving profitable joint ventures. Trading requires an entrepreneurial approach, quick decision making, and the full backing of peers i.e. teamwork• Results depend very much upon an energetic proactive approach; being genuinely comfortable "cold calling" new contacts and on the constant "lookout" for new opportunities. This requires active travel and "face to face" interaction Show less

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS, SALES, AND MARKETING, LEADERSHIP•Sales and Marketing of Graphical Papers and Packaging Board globally• Member of the Management Group, reporting to the owners i.e. Gould Paper, New York and Japan Pulp and Paper, Tokyo • Tendered and secured the Norske Skog agency for Finland• Promoting major US paper companies in Europe - i.e. New Page resulting in several thousand tons in exports • Working with Russian vendors in Europe i.e. Greece•Active… Show more PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS, SALES, AND MARKETING, LEADERSHIP•Sales and Marketing of Graphical Papers and Packaging Board globally• Member of the Management Group, reporting to the owners i.e. Gould Paper, New York and Japan Pulp and Paper, Tokyo • Tendered and secured the Norske Skog agency for Finland• Promoting major US paper companies in Europe - i.e. New Page resulting in several thousand tons in exports • Working with Russian vendors in Europe i.e. Greece•Active Sales Promotion in Finland and Scandinavia of North American and European B2B solutions Show less

INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CREATING PROFITABLE SALES OPPORTUNITIES• Established Paperex as the third largest vendor to the leading global Gift Wrap company, Cleowrap (Memphis. TN) supplying UPM and Stora Enso paper grades• Developed major sales of Russian product to the Mediterranean markets (packaging & board)• Worked intensively with North American and Mexican companies to sell product from the US to Mexico and other Latin markets (on average 5K tons per… Show more INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CREATING PROFITABLE SALES OPPORTUNITIES• Established Paperex as the third largest vendor to the leading global Gift Wrap company, Cleowrap (Memphis. TN) supplying UPM and Stora Enso paper grades• Developed major sales of Russian product to the Mediterranean markets (packaging & board)• Worked intensively with North American and Mexican companies to sell product from the US to Mexico and other Latin markets (on average 5K tons per year) • Developed profitable sales of graphical material to West Africa• Promoted sales of Holmen to Scandinavian Gift Wrap companies• In general, this was the start of my understanding that trading is both an individual and team endeavor (obviously with company support i.e. financing) and whereby entrepreneurial acumen is required and forged to create great results and future opportunities Show less

COORDINATING SALES AND FORECASTING GLOBALLY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, LEADERSHIPCo-ordinating Coated mechanical printing paper sales in North America, Italy, France, Spain , Greece , Germany , Austria , Switzerland , Denmark and South AfricaSpecialized with a passion in MFC paper sales (matt coated paper)Involved with several projects i.e. to revamp brands and sales of products from companies such as UPM, (Rauma and Jämsänkoski) Kirkniemi, Veitsilouto,Responsible… Show more COORDINATING SALES AND FORECASTING GLOBALLY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, LEADERSHIPCo-ordinating Coated mechanical printing paper sales in North America, Italy, France, Spain , Greece , Germany , Austria , Switzerland , Denmark and South AfricaSpecialized with a passion in MFC paper sales (matt coated paper)Involved with several projects i.e. to revamp brands and sales of products from companies such as UPM, (Rauma and Jämsänkoski) Kirkniemi, Veitsilouto,Responsible for budgeting and sales coordination in excess of one million tons of coated mechanical paperAlso several years experience of Specialties i.e. C1SDeveloping opportunities in Europe and North America of substantial size and valueMember of the department marketing and advertising teamSome notable accounts secured together with our international team included:NewsweekUS News and World ReportCabella'sVSDLa Nouvelle ObservateurLe PointCasino (Myllykoski Paper)Topolino (Walt Disney Italy)ATGTwinpakNews America (account maintenance) To name but a few Show less