HOWARD KOSTORIS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTE:

Proven track record in achieving marketing, sales and financial objectives in both consumer and commercial products industries.

Fifteen years of successful international business development experience in markets including North America, Asia/Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Increased sales and profits in both Domestic and International markets as President/CEO Neptune Group and Vice President, Marketing and Sales for Hunter Douglas and Sunbeam Corporation.

Directed the turnaround of a South Florida based restaurant kitchen equipment service company.

EXPERIENCE:

Senior Management Consultant      2000 to 2007

Providing and implementing solutions for clients in the areas of:

· Strategic business planning

· Marketing/sales strategy and planning

· Cost control for profit improvement

· Operations management

· Organizational development/restructuring

President/CEO  Neptune Group     1998 to 2000

Responsible for the operations of five companies including retail, wholesale

and international business.  Achievements:

· Increased domestic retail sales 12%.

· Increased international sales 70%.

· Improved cash position 15%.

· Reduced operating expenses 10%.

General Manager   Food Equipment Inc.     1990 to 1997

Purchased the company.  Developed and implemented a turnaround plan that

resulted in achieving profitability in the first six months.  The company had

lost money in the prior two years.  Sold the company at a profit.

· Increased sales by 10 % per year.

· Increased profitability to 25% ROI.

· Improved inventory from 0.5 to 3.5 turns per year.

Director Marketing and Sales     Hunter Douglas, Inc.     1986 to 1989

Responsible for marketing, sales and distribution development.  Managed a

$1 million advertising budget and five regional sales managers.

· Launched “Innovations”.  The most successful new product program in

      the custom window treatment industry.  Achieved a 30% increase in sales.

· Implemented the first in-store merchandising and point-of-sale promotion

      campaign to increase sell-through at the dealer level.

· Implemented detailed budgeting in marketing and sales to monitor and

      control expenses.

Vice President Marketing/Sales     Sunbeam International Group     1982 to 1986

Responsible for marketing, sales and product management.  Managed a

$2 million advertising budget and four regional sales managers.

· Developed and implemented a strategic plan that resulted in a

100% sales increase in three years.

· Improved operating earnings from a loss to 40% ROI.

· Increased inventory turnover form 1.7 to 6.0 turns per year.

· Launched 15 new products that met sales and market share objectives.

Prior Experience     Sunbeam Corporation, International Division

· International Group Product Manager.

· International Manager of Strategic Planning.

· International Currency Management.

· International Finance.

Education:    

M.B.A.     Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing      Northern Illinois University

A.A.  Paralegal Studies   Keiser College  Ft. Lauderdale, Fl