Kamlesh. K.

Thakkar
12783 Honey Locust Circle
Euless, TX 76040
817.565.2765
kta9dcc6@westpost.net

PERSONAL INTRODUCTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
*Dip in MBA from Small Business Administration (Fort Worth, Texas).
*Fundamentals of Loan Processing from Champions School of Real estate, (Texas).
*Completed Real Estate Pre-licensing Courses from George Leonard School of Real
Estate (Arlington, Texas).
*Dip in Oracle Financial from Radiant Systems (Richardson, Texas).
*Dip in Electronic & Government Contracts, Electronic Fund Transfer from DECRC (
Dallas, Texas).
*Dip in Marketing & Sales Management from Wade Consultants (London, U.K)
*Dip in Travel Tourism and Food Industry (Bombay, India).
*Bachelor of Law from Government Law College, (Bombay University, India).
*Bachelor of Commerce (Bombay University, India).
Summary:
*Over twelve years of experience in Marketing & Sales industry, business systems
, requirements analysis, implementation and client relationship management.
*Proven analytical and problem solving ability as a result of continued emphasis
on business case development and strategic assessments of marketing and sales o
perations.
*With special skills in software sales, sales negotiation, sales management, med
ical and technical recruiting. Direct sales of computers, software, medical equi
pments,automobiles, pharmaceutical products to clients.
*Responsible for selling full line of operating room disposables. Products inclu
de surgical drapes, gowns, masks, needles, disposable gloves, etc used throughou
t the hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies and private physicians etc. R
esponsible for developing and expanding sales of Medical and Surgical Equipments
to Surgeons, Anesthesiologists and Hospitals.
*Worked with various international manufacturers of Medical Equipments & Pharmac
eutical companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Bayer, Merck, Glaxo, Novart
is (Switzerland), Sanofi-Aventis (France), Boehringer Ingelhein(Germany) for Asi
an market in India distributing at all over places and to ensure highest custome
r satisfaction.
*Conducted marketing programs, present formal presentations to groups to promote
the products and implementation of care management services to health service p
rovider, hospitals etc.
*Grew sales by demonstrating a cultivated knowledge of sales and marketing strat
egies that encompassed cold calling, setting appointments, networking, canvassin
g and trade shows.
*Worked with training center for medical candidates such as RNs, LVNs, Radiology
Technologists etc for US market. Coordinate workforce management objectives wit
h a focus on individual, departmental and hospital wide initiatives and team con
cepts. Organized and managed regular clinics involving external physicians, inc
luding Medical Surgery, EMT, Nurses and other medical professionals. Demonstrate
d ability to forge, lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide
top quality patient care. Superior accuracy in patient history, charting and oth
er documentation with various depts.
*Effectively managed Contact Database for maximum revenue return Offer add-on an
d accessory merchandise for buying clients.
*Ensure fully support of Customer Service Satisfaction and Growth initiatives fo
r the Domestic and International Sales functions. Performed price calculations,
quote preparations, enter customers orders, manage accounts for large customers
base for large sales territory in support of sales goals. Follow up with the cus
tomers before and after sales, mailing thank you cards, setting up appointments
etc.
*Trained a sales force to accomplish goals for every quarter. Solid background i
n planning and executing marketing sales plans. Follow up with e-leads on the in
ternet, get credit application on line, compute and quotes sales price, includin
g tax, trade in allowance, any fees, any rebates, discounts and other requiremen
ts for financing payments of vehicle on credit. Processed employee forms and coo
rdinated new employee training courses, monitoring performance, and disciplined.
Directed activities of employees and evaluating work while in progress or upon
completion.
*Communicated revenue goals and information among all departments. Build merchan
dise displays for customers appeal and to promote sales.
*Having vast retail sales experience of consumer products with managing stores.
Suggested new innovative ideas for the clients to increase sales and to ensure c
ustomer satisfaction as a top priority.
Responsible for selling computer hardware as well as peripherals to dealer and c
orporate accounts.
*Make new accounts; sustain and reactivate old accounts.
Organize cold calling, sell service accounts and handle orders.
*Organize solutions for the needs of microcomputer and after-sale support.
*Sell various types of brands including IBM, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Macintosh,
as well as compatible desktop and laptop systems.
*Initiated new advertising strategies, which enhanced customer image of store an
d increased customer traffic, design and arrange window display for new products
.
*Broad knowledge of marketing disciplines, including: research, promotional plan
ning, pricing, merchandising, effective event planning and advertising.
*Encouraging efficiency, emphasizing importance of reaching work objective, prom
oting co-operation, and sustaining interest of others in projects or tasks.

Professional Experience:
07/2005-Present: Ashley Furniture- Grapevine, TX
07/2003-06/2005: Vandergriff of Toyota-Grapevine, TX(Internet Sales Exe)
04/2000-05/2003: C.K I.T & Medical Staffing, Inc. - Ft. Texas.(Bus.Dev Mgr)
05/1997-03/2000: Ameristar Computers, Inc. -Ft.worth TX. (Sales Executive)
11/1994-03/1997: Bombay Hospital Trust, India (Health Care Manager)
06/1987-09/1994: Jaslok Pharma & Medical Devices Inc, India.(Accts Executive)

Achievements:
2005: Sales Producer for over $500,000(Ashley Furniture)
2006: Million Dollar Sales Producer (Ashley Furniture)
2007: Consecutive Million Dollar Sales Producer (Ashley Furniture)
2008: Sales Producer for over $850,000 (Ashley Furniture)
2009: Sales Producer for over Million Dollars (Ashley Furniture)
Extra Activities:
*Voluntary work for the following organizations:
-St. Mother Teresa Mission (India)
-Red Cross Society (India)
-World Health Organization (India)
-Handicapped & Blind Associations (India)
-Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (India)
U.S. Citizen
Relocation- Yes
Travel- 50%