Victor Castaman

33-25 90 Street Apt.6C, Jackson Heights NY, 11372 Tel.# (718) 614-9287
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vcastaman@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain a Position as a Sales Representative that utilizes my experience in customer

service, business-to-business sales, account management, personnel training and client relations.

Highlights of Qualification
*Excellent interaction and communication skills
*Able to adapt to different situations and personalities
*Project orientated, always complete appointed tasks
*Fast learner and know how to follow regulations
*Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish
Experience
2008-2010 Regional Sales Manager Nong Shim America,
Inc.
*Meeting and exceeding set sales quotas for the eastern U.S. Region
*Finding new customers that can carry our Korean products all over eastern U.S.
*Making presentations to introduce our product to potential customers
*Provide sales incentives and sales forecasts on a monthly basis.
*Created marketing strategies that resulted in increase sales in Hispanic markets
*Worked closely with current customers in order to know the needs of their business
*Input every order the moment it was placed and billed customers when order was shipped
*Brought 10 new customers in one year, more than anyone in the company.
*Spoke directly to NSA President for any customer approval (discount, marketing, travel, etc.)

2006-2008 Account Manager Coca-Cola Enterprises

*Managing Mass & Supermarket accounts (Target, Waldbaums, Shop Rite, Pathmark, etc.)
*Selling of large accurate orders to support sale items and regular priced products to managers.
*Introducing new products like Coke Black, Enviga, Coke Zero, Gold Peak, etc. and assuring their
placement, price and proper inventory level so that items will never run out
*Making Sure that orders placed are delivered at the allotted time and days scheduled
*Supervising 8 merchandisers in everyday activity (rotating product, unpacking deliveries, etc.)
*Making sure that all orders are transmitted on a daily basis accurately and on time.
*Helping other Account Managers secure displays and sales when needed.

2004 – 2005 Account Executive Sid Paterson Advertising

*Editing, proofreading & correcting every account executive ad before release
*Translating ads into Spanish and editing them before release
*Working directly with Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, etc. in order to be compliant
with National standards
*Working with art directors and line artists to create ads that work
*Speaking directly with clients for ad changes, new ideas and approvals
*Making reservations in different publications on a daily basis
*Looking at competitor and finding ways to surpass them in every aspect

2001-2004 Sales Manager Arista Surgical Supply Company

*Sold surgical instruments to private doctors, hospitals, medical schools, etc. through
telephone order, e-mail orders and over the counter.
*Billing, shipping, retail, customer service, picking, inventory

1997-2001 Logistics and Warehouse Manager U.S.

ARMY
*Received and processed over $100,000 worth of part and equipment daily
*Stored and shipped sensitive and high dollar items
*Created a processing system that reduced mistakes by 85%
*Motivated workers to complete tasks in complex settings
*Supervised a crew of 16 in everyday performances
Education
Baruch College-Zicklin School of Business:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising and Marketing Communications
Queens Borough Community College:
Associates in Science Degree in Business Administration
U.S. ARMY Quarter Master School:
Standard Army Retail Supply System, Automated Logistics, Warehouse Operation