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My 21 years tenure with my previous employer is a testament to my dedication, adaptability and commitment for learning and growing professionally. Focused to continued growth and excellence, I have the experience, energy and implementation skills to make a positive difference to your company.
My accomplishments/developments include:

1. Presenting negotiating and closing deals with some of the world’s most respected brands.
2. Planning and implementing sales strategies in a competitive environment over a multi-national territory.
3. Project management and coordination.
4. Profit oriented, organized and highly energetic.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with persuasive, positive and confident approach.
I would welcome an opportunity for a personal interview to discuss your organization’s needs and the related results you can expect from me in addressing those needs. Please call me at +357 99368675 so we can arrange an interview at your earliest convenience.

EXPERTISE
 Sales Team Supervision
 Multi-project Management and Coordination
 Territory Management
 New Account Development
 Customer Service and Relationship Building
 Complex Negotiations and Closing Strategies
 Demonstrates exceptional sales ability and strong interpersonal skills with persuasive, positive and confident approach.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Packaging International – Atlanta Georgia USA (NYSE: GPK)

AREA SALES MANAGER, 01/2002 to 06/2016
Recruited to grow sales, profitability and customer satisfaction in the Middle East and Africa region.

Key Functions:
 Identifying potential customers.
 Categorizing depending on volume, risk, region and growth potential.
 Identifying local or regional support assets for every potential customer.
 Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service, adding new customers while maintaining premium service levels with existing accounts.
 Presenting negotiating and closing deals with some of the world’s most respected brands and related customers.
 Planning and implementing sales strategies in a competitive environment over a multi-national territory.

Graphic Packaging International – Atlanta Georgia USA (NYSE: GPK)

PROJECT MANAGER, 01/1995 to 12/2001
Recruited to handle new projects in the Middle East and Africa related mainly to beverage packaging.

Key Functions:
 Team management and coordination of activities with all parties involved.
 Project documentation cost reduction and time scheduling
 Machinery setup, installation, and integration testing.
 Customer training and after sales support,
 Relationship building
 Multi-project scheduling - attending intercompany meetings presenting potential as well as upcoming projects.

 Higher Technical Institute (Nicosia Cyprus, 3 years) - Diploma of Technical Mechanical Engineering.
 National Army Service (Cyprus, 2 years course)
 Leicester University (UK, 2 years course) - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honors.