Deon Brand 2315 Sunview Avenue, Valrico FL 33596 Cell: (813) 400-6034 Email: deonbrand@live.

com Management responsibility with an organization where demonstrated skills in mark eting, administration, and sales can be translated into improved growth and prof itability. Business Development Manager Fortune Business Solutions Privately Held; Human Resources/Insurance industry 2005 -2010 Managed sales, marketing, IT and operational responsibilities for a national PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Sold $50 million in gross revenue within 5 years. Handled additional revenue stream opportunities: product line extensions, establ ishing business partner relationships, website & SEO Implementation Controlled price structuring/adjustments to attract and retain business Created, managed and trained staff on company's quotation system using Excel. Th is tool accounts for national pricing parameters with multi-revenue stream varia bles and also shows profit margins and commissions for sales staff Negotiated contract terms in order to secure business Conducted competitive analysis to determine cost and scope of service Developed and managed sales performance and forecast reporting for sales meeting s and CEO/Board level review Consultant to CEO on operational objectives, business flow and efficiency proced ures Directed the company's relocation project from inception to final vendor payment Produced sales, partnership and board level presentations Designed company's: logo, profile and marketing collateral, using Photoshop, Wor d, PowerPoint and Publisher Administered the customization, maintenance and training of company's CRM system (Salesforce) Performed sales training on selling skills, product knowledge and software for n ational sales team and business partner companies Internal IT consultant for system optimization, daily fixes and outsourced IT fi rm relationship management Supervised the content, overall design and implementation of the company's websi te. Ensured SEO measures were put in place to increase company visibility and s ales potential Brand Manager ACG Trading, Inc. Privately Held; Food & Beverages industry 2001 -2005 (Local agency for international consumer product companies expanding into the Am erican & Caribbean markets) Brand Manager - 5 categories with multiple distributors (domestic retail, travel retail/duty-free sectors) Performed all administrative, marketing and strategic planning functions necessa ry to grow major categories by brand development/sales and implemented all initi atives and processes needed to stimulate and support consistent growth company; increased company sales by 227% over 4 years. Created/conducted presentations and planned/coordinated new product launches Managed multi-million dollar marketing budgets Developed POS designs Targeted new markets and conducted comparative performance analyses

Restructured pricing to protect profit margins Coordinated warehouse and distribution operations Conducted product-training seminars to increase product knowledge and stimulate sales Designed/maintained forecast models for the production and order control of 2 wa rehouse as well as Direct Importation clients, encompassing the U.S. and Caribbe an markets Attended IAADFS Trade Shows and conducted annual presentations on distributor pe rformance Served as Agent for the following companies: Kendall Jackson Wine Estates, Berin gerBlass Wine Estates, William Grant & Sons, Cristal Vodka, Foster's Int'l, Cadb ury Schweppes, Toms Confectionery, Imperial Tobacco, Scandinavian Tobacco Distribution Planner SAB-Miller (South African Breweries - Miller Brewing Company) Public Company; Food & Beverages industry 2000 -2001 Daily regional planning of the most efficient route to market for an entire regi on of Johannesburg. Managing quality control of the fleet and staff, to optimize safety and presenta tion en route to clients. Point person in ensuring production and storage coincided with a timely delivery of fresh product to the client. Elected to be the next Distribution Manager of the facility prior to immigrating to the United States. Planned efficient distribution and scheduling strategies for a fleet of 13 truck s with a support staff of 65-70 employees; primary responsibilities included: Productivity/variance analysis and conducting driver audits to uphold safety and service standards Customer relations and troubleshooting Fleet management and supervision of outsourced services Operational & Distribution Coordinator Rotary Watches Privately Held; Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry 1998 -2000 Managed multi-million dollar inventory, monitoring product flow and order proces sing operations Controlled the receipt and processing of gold stock and all other deliveries Maintained customized database (Prophecy) Setup/installed a supplies inventory management system and served as Liaison in the installation of new telecommunication system company-wide Designed/implemented reporting formats and inter-office communication protocols Human Resources Officer Mech-Elect Engineering Personnel (Pty) LTD Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry 1997 -1998 Managed the recruitment of skilled labor, mostly tradesman Interviewed and selected all candidates Created promotional materials Managed advertising budget Company representative in union negotiation/arbitration hearings and major job f airs Education: Bachelor of Social Science: Clinical Psychology & Organizational/Industrial Psyc hology (1993 - 1996) University of Natal Durban High School (Graduated with honors, 1992) Interests:

Fishing, Scuba Diving, Camping, Golf, Tennis, Football, Rugby, Live Music, Trave l Honors and Awards: Employee of the Year Award: 2010 Salesman of the Year: 2008 & 2009 Harvest Seminar Course Completion: Kendall Jackson Wine Estates: 2001 & 2009 Launched Foster's Beer in Jamaica & Trinidad: 2003 & 2004 Management fast track training at SABMiller (formerly South African Breweries): 2000