ROHAN SHAHANE

39, Rajdhani Bunglows, Near Ramwadi, Isanpur Road Ahmedabad - 382443 Home Phone: (0091) 79 65129518 Mobile: (+91) 997 997 5617 E-mail: shahane.rohan@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: Strong and Energetic Polymer Engineer and a postgraduate in Business Administration with Excellent Communication, Problem Solving and Management Skills along with extensive international experience with assignments in Asia, East & South Africa, seeking a challenging and rewarding position at Technical Sales in a growth-oriented organization. EDUCATION

PG Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Feb., 2006 Central School of Professional Studies, London BEng. (Honours) in Polymer Engineering June, 2004 London Metropolitan University, London Diploma in Plastics Engineering June, 2002 Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies, Ahmedabad. Overall CPI (Cumulative Grade Point Index) of 7.4/10 (3rd in Institute Rankings)

SKILLS: Executive Skills Sales – International Sales Project Management – Planning, Research and Management Writing – Proposal, Technical and Research Computer Skills Operating System - DOS, Windows, Unix Application Package - Ms Office Programming Language - Basic, C, C++ Engineering Software - Auto CAD (R - 13, 14, 2000i), Pro-Eng. Languages English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Sanskrit PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Director – South East Asia 22/06/09 MachinePoint Consultants SL., Spain To Till Date Responsible for Selling Used Machinery (Plastic Processing, Plastic Converting & Beverage Machinery in South East Asia) Duties include:

Based at Ahmedabad, India

Developing strategy, tactics and sales plans

Delivering sales by developing relationships with partnering agencies, freelancers, etc.

Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets

Taking responsibility for profit and loss

Increasing market share in existing markets and maximise new business development opportunities.

Achieving targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.

Country Sales Manager – Asia. East & South Africa 22/06/09 MachinePoint Consultants SL., Spain To Till Date Responsible for Selling Used Machinery (Plastic Processing, Plastic Converting & Beverage Machinery in Asia, East & South Africa) Duties include:

Based at Ahmedabad, India Setting sales targets for myself according to company guidelines. Developing sales strategies and setting targets. Compiling and analysing sales figures. Collecting customer feedback and market research. Reporting back to the Head - Team International. Keeping up to date with products and competitors. Also involved with marketing and media to an extent.

Sr. Engineer - International Sales 03/10/06 Windsor Machines Ltd., Ahmedabad To

10/06/09 Responsible for Sales & Services of Plastics Processing Machinery in the East and South Africa. Duties include: Compiling list of prospective customers using trade directories and other electronic resources Visiting regular & prospective businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities Assessing business requirements and recommending suitable machinery that provide appropriate technical solutions Advising customers on machinery selection, modification, use and associated safety

requirements Quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders, completing sales contracts Arranging the installation and commissioning of the machinery sold Following up with the customer to ensure satisfaction with the machinery purchased and

arranging modifications if needed Monitoring customers' changing needs and competitors' activities, and reporting on these to

the top sales management Incharge – Spares Division 01/03/05 Sara (London) Ltd., London. To

31/08/05 Responsible for Buying and Selling Plastic Machinery related Spare Parts for our in house

companies in Africa Responsible for Trading Polymer Resins to our global client base apart from our in-house

production companies in Africa

HONOURS & ACCOLADES

Appraised as a “Very Good Performer” in writing Twice in Two Years, by the Business Head – Windsor Machines Ltd June, 07 & July, 08

Certified for the successful completion of the Associate Teacher Scheme Stage II July, 04

Honoured and Certified for the successful completion of the Associate Teacher Scheme by Mr. Simon Hughes - MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary July, 03

Stood 3rd in Institute Rankings June, 02

Stood 2nd in School Rankings May, 96

Certified and honoured with a trophy by Help Age India Dec., 93

Won the Best Child Actor’s award and a Certificate in 20th National Drama Competition Oct., 91

1st prize in Elocution Competition Feb., 90 PROJECTS WORKED ON

Involved in a Research Project as a part of BEng Final Year Project in co-operation with one of the UK’s leading drainage Solution Company – Hunter Plastics and London Metropolitan University. This project involved ‘The Study of Effects of Variation in Melt Temperature and Exposure to Water on the Physical and Thermal Properties of Injection Moulded PET.

SEMINARS AND LECTURES

Delivered Seminars on “Polymers and their importance” to the students of GCSCs and the Sixth Form (equivalent to standards 10th & 12th respectively in Gujarat State)

Held a lecture on “Attitudes and its importance” for the budding and young talents of Alperton Community School, London.

Delivered lectures on “Importance & Value of Time”.

Shared a Lesson dealing with “Life Histories of the Greats” and their secrets of success. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Life Member for Indian Plastics Institute (IPI – Ahmedabad Chapter) – The backbone of Technical

Education in Plastics under one roof.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.