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CARLOS VASQUEZ

5431 Clinchfield Trail • Austin, TX 32445
607-555-8877 • Carlos-Vasquez@xxx.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Major Account Representative, Arrow Shirt Co. 2003–Present
Sales Representative, Arrow Shirt Co. 1992–2003
Associate Sales Representative, Arrow Shirt Co. 1980–1992
Sales Manager, Bulldog Movers 1969–1980
Sales Representative, A. B. Dick Co. 1968–1969

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Responsible for key account activity for 45 branch stores and 60 specialty shops
with sales volume of $3 million.
• Introduced innovative sales and promotional programs to maintain market share
in an eroding business environment.
• Increased sales by $200,000 through the introduction of a promotion targeted to
the spring sales items.
• Overcame buyer reluctance stemming from competitive pricing issues through
the introduction of a private-label program.
• Successfully increased market share by 70 percent by successfully introducing
dress shirt and sportswear lines.
• Directed the marketing and sales activities for a start-up transportation
company.
• Promoted three times in five years.
• Maintained inventories to ensure proper levels of merchandise throughout the
selling season.

EDUCATION
Completed two years’ university work at the University of Texas.

References available upon request