Costas Gross Resume

Costas S. Grossomanides

cgrossomanides@gmail.com

Objective:  To obtain a position in account sales and marketing where I can utilize acquired knowledge and collective experience to assist in a company in its growing client needs
Summary of Qualifications

•    Possess strong sales abilities; coordinated various marketing programs and promotions
•    Possess knowledge on how to launch the deal
•    Demonstrates ability to build effective relationships at all levels
•    Creative, results-focused professional with a track record of initiative and leadership in increasing efficiency, cutting costs, and streamlining processes
•    Ability to coordinate, implement and supervise all business office practices and procedures including direct contact with bookkeepers and accountants
•    Supervised banking transactions and handled past due accounts
•    Highly developed personnel/sales skills
•    Ability to conceptualize programs, coordinate development and implement the operations of these programs
•    Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new skills
•    Strong writing, editing, communication and teamwork skills

Relevant Skills and Experience

Vice President-Sales
Continental Travel Agency Inc.,
Wethersfield, Ct
•    Managed fully daily functions of a travel management company
•    Delegated workload to sales staff and reservations in retail and corporate
divisions
•    Successfully established sales exceeding $5 million dollars
•    Implemented key accounts with vendors and managed all vendor accounts
•    Accountable for hitting project deadlines

Customer Service
United Airlines,
Windsor Locks, Ct
•    Operated United’s computer system for reservations and ticketing
•    Accomplished in the selling of airline travel to the general public

Public Transportation
Connecticut Transit
Hartford, Ct
•    Trained new drivers for revenue training
•    Received safety awards during service
•    Successfully followed all transit rules and regulations
•    Outstanding customer relations
•    Excellent driving record

Sales
Instant Whip Foods,
Wallingford, Ct
•    Effectively handled all customer sales in a territorial region
•    Handled collection of delinquent accounts to bring current

Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Ct
Liberal Arts with a major in business and accounting

Community Service

Assistant treasurer- Board of Trustees
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New Britain, Ct

Religious Education Director 2000-2008
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New Britain, Ct

New Opportunities, Meriden, Ct
Proactive in concerns with local, state and federal programs that effect the
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