1. PATRICK R. GAZICH
4091 Vermont Avenue, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 ~ (651) 688~8589 E-mail ~ HYPERLINK "mailto:pmgazich@msn.com"
pmgazich@msn.com
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An experienced goal-oriented Business Owner/Director/International Sales person who has developed
strong communication and leadership skills along with the ability to drive growth through customer
management and business development. Have utilized sales, marketing, distribution, and promotion
expertise to achieve strong business results while leading with integrity and ethics.
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CORE COMPETENCIES:
Integrity and Credibility – demonstrates personal confidence and high standards
Drive and Execution – passion for the business and determined to win by assuming responsibility
Manages Complexity – logical, analytical approach to problem solving and establishes clear priorities
Strategic Thinking – takes a broad perspective, thinks innovatively and has a sound understanding of
how to influence the business
Collaboration – engages others and communicates effectively and modifies behaviors in order to
break down barriers
Manages Conflict – recognizes others strengths and areas of development to enhance performance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
International Sales – Europe and Asia
Ricos Products Company, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas March 2006 – Present
Successfully executed sales of snack food items to global business
channels in Europe and Asia i.e.: Hong Kong, China, Russia, Germany, Spain, etc.
Established and effectively developed relationship with European
agent over period of 2 years and negotiated contract worth
$12+ million in potential annual sales for International Department
Increased territory sales by 29% in 2007 and 37% in 2008
Cultivated new business which resulted in adding 20 new direct customers and
numerous indirect customers representing a 900% increase in 4 years.
Earned Gold Sales Achievement Award in 2007
Earned Platinum Sales Achievement Award in 2008
Director of International Sales & Western US Theatre/Concessions
ConAgra Foods
Edina, Minnesota April 2005 – March 2007
Promoted Position
Managed International Customer Service person
Successfully re-negotiated 2006 popcorn contracts with 100% acceptance
Successfully re-negotiated 2007 popcorn contracts with 100% acceptance
Attended and successfully completed additional computer skills and sales training
courses

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Director of Eastern North American Sales
Theatre and Concessions
ConAgra Foods
Edina, Minnesota January 2003 – March 2005
Increased sales within territory through management of selling, distributing, and
promoting ConAgra snack food items to distributors, theatres, and concessions
locations in North America
Added 3 new theatre customers for a combined annual popcorn
volume increase of 3+ million lbs
Successfully re-negotiated 2005 popcorn contracts with 100%
acceptance
Increased popcorn volume sold by Orville Redenbacher’s branded
theatres by 10%
P & L analysis reporting
President/CEO
Premier Office Products, Inc.
Eagan, Minnesota 1996 - 2002
Designed and implemented strategic sales and marketing plans to expand business.
Utilized organizational skills for territory management
Negotiated sales contracts with executives from national, regional and local corporations
Forecasted industry trends and analyzed sales volume and budgets.
Coordinated customer logistics for floor plan design, shipping, and installation through completion of
projects
Increased sales volume by 50%, annually
Managed several Fortune 500 accounts as a part of satisfied customer base
Landed new accounts such as 3M, Davisco Foods International, and The American Dental
Association and sustained over a 55% increase in new business annually
Sales Consultant
Office Furniture Specialists, Inc.
St. Paul, Minnesota 1991 – 1995
Expanded business through sales efforts by creating marketing strategies to secure new local and
national accounts
Interfaced with department managers, facility managers and purchasing agents to coordinate the sale
or purchase of office furniture
Sales Specialist
General Foods, U.S.A.
Duluth, Minnesota 1989 – 1991
Promoted Position
Conducted weekly meetings with major wholesale account buyers
Presented new items, set ads, negotiated pricing, and maintained customer rapport
Allocated budget and continued duties of sales representative
Successfully completed sales training seminars

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Sales Representative
General Foods, U.S.A.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1988 – 1989
Introduced 44 new items
100% acceptance of all new items introduced
Consistently produced sales volume increases of 100%+ over prior year
Successfully completed sales training seminars
EDUCATION:
University of St. Thomas ~ St. Paul, Minnesota
B.A. in Business Administration. Concentration: Sales and Marketing 1988
VOLUNTEER:
Hockey Coach, Eagan Hockey Association, Eagan, Minnesota
Soccer Coach, Eagan Athletic Association, Eagan, Minnesota
Baseball Coach, Eagan Athletic Association, Eagan, Minnesota
Academy of Holy Angels High School
Nominated Participant to Leadership Forum, University of St. Thomas,
St. Paul, Minnesota