Mark I. Sikand

140 Regency Park Drive   Agawam, Ma  01001   (413) 896-9951  OgOdiamond@yahoo.com

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Seeking a senior management position with an aggressive small to medium size manufacturing or retail company that is capable of   competing in today’s market  and has a desire for future growth.

ADVANCED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND SALES:

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIS Promotions – Owner - Commercial Graphics                                                                       1983 – Present

Commercial graphic designs and production, business to business sales, product imaging, print ad design, direct mail       products, digital website graphics, website development, internet catalogs, general signs/banners,  POS displays, website template software development, graphic template development and internet marketing.

Hannoush Jewelers – General Manager (West Springfield, MA – Holyoke Location)                                        2006 - 2009

Corporate store – Holyoke location, #1 sales, Oversee and manage all aspects of sales and training, team building, business development, department managers, quotas, merchandising, budgeting, marketing and promotional events, personnel recruiting, customer service, public relations, television spokesperson, security, inventory control, direct mail product design and production, general operations, corporate business analysis with formal presentation reports.

A.S.G. Promotions, Inc. –Founder/Owner/President (d/b/a Sikand’s Jewelers)                                  1998 – 2005

Business and strategic management and development, market review and analysis, financial analysis, budgeting, profit and loss analysis, projections, advertising and marketing, promotions and public relations, personnel management, general accounting,  negotiations and contracts, retail and internet sales, sales training and credit.

Sikand’s Jewelers Inc. – Founder/Owner/President (Springfield, MA)                                                               1988 – 1998

Corporate development and founder: market analysis, planning, negotiations, contracts, store build out, budgeting,

Advertising, marketing, public relations. Financial analysis, general accounting, payroll, buying, security,

Personnel management, sales training, store relocation, multi store management

Karten’s Jewelers – General Manager    (New Bedford, MA  - Natick Location)                                                          1983 - 1988

Sales and sales training, customer service, Corporate management development, scheduling, personnel management, Public relations, special events and promotions, television spokesperson, profit and loss analysis,  inventory control & security,  local advertising budget, fashion shows, tennis/golf tournaments.

Stowell’s - Management Training Program  (Dallas, TX – Springfield location)                                                           1982 - 1983

Zales Corporation Dallas, TX: Comprehensive corporate management training program, Sales, shipping and receiving, responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION

         College:   Western New England College – Springfield, MA                                                                                                1978 - 1983

                          Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance

References available upon request

Available for relocation with the right opportunity

Additional information available at http://www.OgOweb.com/MIS

    Mark I. Sikand, 2009

Thank you for your consideration,

Sincerely,

Mark I. Sikand