R Michael Parrotte (Agv Sports Group) Email & Phone Number

AGV SPORTS GROUP, INC., Frederick, Maryland 1985 – PresentFounder and President• Developed high-tech line of sports and safety apparel and created effective network of suppliers and distributors in 22 countries on 5 continents.• Manage daily operations of US firm; coordinate and supervise activities of license holders, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors. • Provide ongoing direction for marketing, sales, advertising, and sponsorships. • Ensure all aspects of business satisfy local, state, federal, and appropriate international laws, regulations, and agreements.AGV SPORTS GROUP, INC. (Continued)• Spearheaded effort to add license holders in emerging markets and developing countries (Russia, Eastern Europe, Brazil).• Maintain team of interpreters for Italian, French, German, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese.KBC AMERICA – KBC HELMETS, Burbank, California/Seoul, Korea (www.kbchelmets.com) 2000 – 2004Consultant AGV S.p.A. US, (AGV USA, AGV America, AGV / MDS NA) Frederick, Maryland 1985 – 2000Vice President• Provided sales, marketing, and product development expertise to develop business and product plans for US market. • Managed all aspects of business, including training, risk management, product liability, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.• Directed technical department in Italy to ensure product was high-quality and met market needs.• Negotiated contracts with Lemans Corp. (Parts Unlimited) and Kawasaki Motors Corp., in addition to American Honda Motor Company.• Identified and evaluated vendors for each project and facilitated bidding.• Trained sales representatives of distributors throughout US.• Recruited, hired, and trained field sales force of 33 independent representatives nationwide.• Managed all activities related to testing of helmets to satisfy US DOT safety standards.AGV USA Frederick, Maryland 1978-1985Founder & PresidentSpecialties: AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Total Business Planning • International Trade • Licensing • Project Management • Account Management • Staff Development • Market Penetration • Operations • Product & Material Sourcing • Innovative Leadership • Logistics • Technical Support

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