Focused, determined and driven MBA graduate, with exceptional analytical capability, intense intellectual curiosity, excellent business development and relationship management skills, broad business management experience, and sound judgment seeking to secure employment with your organization.

EDUCATION

2001             MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Wayne State University, MI

2000             BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS), University of Windsor, ON

CERTIFICATIONS

Present Life Insuarnce Qualification Program (LLQP), The Business Career College

2010             Canadian Securities Course (CSC), CSI Global Education Inc.

2010             Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH), CSI Global Education Inc.

2010             Real Estate License, Ontario Real Estate Association

2000             International Business Certificate, University of Windsor

2000             Human Resource (Personnel) Certificate, University of Windsor 

2000             Supervisor Management Certificate, University of Windsor

2000             Fred Kroetsh Award in Marketing “Academic Excellence”, University of Windsor

RELATED SKILLS

.     Solid organizational and planning skills

.     Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills

.     Competent decision making and problem solving abilities

.     Creative, energetic, motivated, determined, personable and loyal

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009-Present              SALES REPRESENTATIVE, CENTURY 21,

NEW STAR REALITY INC., BROKERAGE, Toronto, ON                                            

.     Residential and Commerical property sales and acquisitions

2008-2009                   PARTNER, LUCID GREETINGS INC., Toronto, ON                                       .           Started and sold a small business with a partner whereby we created, printed, marketed and sold all occasion greeting cards cards

.           Responsible for making business contacts to obtain accounts and finalizing contracts

2008-2009                   OWNER, DEMO PROMOTIONS INC., Toronto, ON                                             

.           Started and sold a small business that provides point of sale staff for various products, both in retail outlets or to work special events such as conventions and trade shows

.           Responsible for obtaining accounts, hiring all staff, training and managing the business

2005-2008           NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, CANADA, NESTLE NESPRESSO USA

.           Built a distribution network throughout Canada by prospecting, pitching and closing deals

                     .      Implemented trade-marketing and sales strategy for Nespresso

                                    .     Prepared and delivered management presentations to report on statistics

regarding sales in the territory

.           Recruited new members by managing Nespresso in-store communication and activities

.           Developed sales of Nespresso machines (sell-in/sell-out) throughout nation, in a longterm and profitable manner

.           Consistantly operated the market within budget

.           Trained and managed sales and promotion teams across Canada

.           Direct contact with Senior Executives to discuss product planning

2004                    SALES ASSISTANT, BMO NESBITT BURNS, Toronto, ON

.           Temporary assignments assisting Investment Advisors in their marketing and sales

                     .      Assisting Investment Advisors in the performance of their duties

                     .      Providing services directly to clients and responding to account enquiries

2003-2004           EQUITY TRADER, SWIFT TRADE SECURITIES INC., Toronto, ON

                     .      Comprehensive Trader Training Program / Proprietary Trading

                     .      Knowledge of Electronic Communication Networks (ECNs)

                     .      Advanced Trading Tools-Charting (Line, Bar, Candlestick)

                     .      Adapted to the skills required on becoming a successful trader

(Discipline, Keystrokes, and Minimizing on losses)

2001-2003                                      MARKETING RETAIL INCENTIVES ANALYST,                                      DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA INC., Windsor, ON

.     Marketing Support Allowance/Pride and Performance processing

.     Developing reports for sales consultants cash programs

.     Competitive retail month end sales performance tracking

.     Competitive Incentive Updates

.           Organizer of the Blue Letter Proposal-Updating landscapes, takerates, competitve environment, industry and segment performance

LANGUAGES           Working knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Greek

INTERESTS                          Travel, Outdoors, Physical fitness, Bike riding, Soccer