Chris Leege

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Chris Leege is a creative and driven problem solver. He thinks strategically, focusing on the long run. A global mindset, diverse expertise, and a respectful attitude make him a valuable team member. He is currently seeking new challenges to tackle and to learn from new experiences.   Specialties: New Business Development Project Management Trade Show/Exhibition Management Logistics Sales and Sales Training

Project Manager at The Imaging Source

January 2009 - March 2013

o Technical, creative and prototyping lead for Multi-Touch Bar Technology project o Initiated and led project for production of product videos

Sales Engineer and Key Account Manager at The Imaging Source

January 2009 - March 2013

o Prepared quotes constrained by client regulatory, manufacturing and implementation requirements o Coordinated with clients from initial contact through post sale support

Business Development Manager at The Imaging Source

2009 - 2013

o Identified industries with highest growth potential and return on investment o Led South American sales program. Maintained and established resellers in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru. Increased sales to Brazil by 400%. o Started in-house systems integration division (secured a Fortune 100 company as first division client) o Coordinated with internal R&D department to integrate key features as requested by clients o Assisted Advertising and Marketing departments in technical preparation and presentation of product specification literature

Sales Intern at Choice Translating

January 2006 - April 2006

Business Development - Lead Generation o Performed and refined market research in determining industries for market penetration o Cold calling (up to 200 daily calls) with stellar lead generation and prospect conversion rates

International Trade Intern at US Department of Commerce: Export Assistance Center

2006 - 2006

o Prepared customized international market research for specific products and/or countries o Counseled exporters on trade requirements, regulations, documentation, country specific risks, commodity classification, etc. o Identified and assessed most suitable foreign markets for domestic producers

Mayor's International Community Awards Intern at Charlotte Mayor's International Cabinet

2003 - 2004

o Newsletter and desktop publishing: designed and disseminated brochures and literature o Created and mobilized mass mailings in the 1,000s o Community outreach and publicity: created presentations to various cultural and community organizations, generated press releases and news articles o Wrote and Published e-newsletters - weekly e-newsletter of international events with circulation of several hundred in the CharlotteUSA region of 16 counties

Tecnologico de Monterrey

2006 – 2008

MBA

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Graduate School

2006 – 2008

MBA

Concentration: Focus on Global Business Strategy

Tecnologico de Monterrey

2006 – 2008

MBA

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Graduate School

2006 – 2008

MBA

Concentration: Focus on Global Business Strategy

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2005 – 2006

Bachelor of Business Administration

Concentration: International Business, Economics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2005 – 2006

Bachelor of Business Administration

Concentration: International Business, Economics

Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte

2001 – 2005

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: French

Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte

2001 – 2005

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: French

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