Evan DuBart Ellis
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Talented multi cultured professional with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 + years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Resourceful problem solver in new and unusual situations internationally.
Demonstrated ability to assess client's needs in US and international markets and making appropriate recommendations using a consultative and educational sales approach. Powerful teacher and motivator. Situation energizer
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
So... Silver Jewelry
2001.01 - Current
- Manage day-to-day of import and wholesale for silver jewelry business operations.
- Source, negotiate costs and handle importation on products from Thailand, Indonesia and Brazil.
- Prospected and developed over 300 accounts by personally visiting retail venues.
- Coordinate all aspects of trade shows. negotiating costs, booth design, set up, product display and sales.
- Developed site and all marketing material
- Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Create and monitor sales and promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Owner
Executive Language Services
2010.03 - 2020.03
- Developed a niche market of language services catering to top level executives, government official and professionals already fluent in English yet needing training, coaching and translating for high level international events.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained, coached and mentored over 500 professionals in 10-year span.
- Edited and translated technical, Financial and assorted professional papers.
Partner
Emporio Exotico
1994.01 - 2001.10
- Responsible for buying and overseeing all aspects of export and import from Asia and New York to Rio Brazil.
- Oversaw all aspects of trade shows in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte.
- Created all marketing material.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal and local importation regulations across organization.
- Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in trade shows and industry events.
Teacher
Nichibei Gakuin
1990.01 - 1993.11
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Partner
Spectrum
1987.01 - 1989.10
- Established multi service "one stop shop" to property mangers and builders.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and liaison with site managers.
- Prospected for new customers by personally visiting Realtors and Builders.
- Managed over 30 employees.
Dealer Sales Manager
Survival Technology Group
1985.08 - 1997.10
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Coordinated national trade shows, sponsored races, and nautical safety events.
- Demonstrated and promoted targeted prospects such as U.S Coast Guard, Pilot boat associations and Fire and Rescue organizations.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.1985
Skills
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Strategic Planning
- Change and Growth Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
- Executive Leadership
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Indonesian
Elementary
Timeline
Owner
Executive Language Services
2010.03 - 2020.03
Owner
So... Silver Jewelry
2001.01 - Current
Partner
Emporio Exotico
1994.01 - 2001.10
Teacher
Nichibei Gakuin
1990.01 - 1993.11
Partner
Spectrum
1987.01 - 1989.10
Dealer Sales Manager
Survival Technology Group
1985.08 - 1997.10
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Eckerd College
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