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Giovanni De Santis

Giovanni De Santis

Milano, IT

 

About 

I’m strongly motivated to continue my professional life in NY and I’m available to relocate as soon as necessary.

Currently I’m working for an Italian millwork company as Sales Manager.  I also manage coordination among the clients, technical office, production, shipping, installation, and everyone else involved on my projects.

I'm looking for a Project Manager position.

Employment 

MODAR spa, Milano, IT, International Sales and Coordination Manager

- Project management for all phases of millwork bidding process and negotiations with luxury retail clients from Europe, Emirates, and USA
- Principal supervisor from project assignment until handover: creating schedules, shop drawing reviews, managing production progress, organizing shipping, and approving installation
- Coordination among all parties involved on the projects, including customer, general contractor, and architect
- Collaboration with department stores for wholesale shops including Saks, Macy’s, Holt Renfrew, and Bloomingdales
- Roll out average of 20 stores per year
- Extensive traveling for coordination meetings on site, especially focused on the US market

Mar 2009 - current
 

GISO, Bresso, IT, Sales Manager

- Bidding, negotiation, and coordination with customer and general contractor
- Furniture and cubicle component supply for call centers, planning offices, meeting rooms, reception areas
- Conduct site surveys, including measurements and photographs
- Create projects in 3D for use in presentations to clients
- Supervisor of all phases from ordering until the complete installation

Jan 2004 - Mar 2009
 

Education 

Università degli studi Bicocca, Milano, IT, Business Economics

Oct 2004 - Mar 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills