Michael G. Chastain
14064 Moraine Hills Drive
Huntley, Illinois 60142

Residence: (847) 659-8181
Cell (310) 997-5775

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

NEWHAVEN DISPLAY, LLC. (Jan 2007 - Jan 2008) Elgin, Illinois.

(National Sales Manager)

Responsible for sales of LCD's and VFD's (standard and custom). Trained and managed sales representatives and distributors in the US and Canada.

• Increased sales to $418K
• Got NHD LCD's and VFD's into Digi-Key and Mouser
• Added 5 new rep firms
• Added 3 new distributors
• Added new unique serial IC interface for LCD character modules

MARK PRODUCTS, LLC. (Aug. 2001 - Dec. 2006) headquartered, Wood Dale, Illinois

(Regional Sales Manager)

I worked from my home office. Sold NanYa LCD's,(standard and custom designed LCD's). Penetrated several new accounts in 9 states. Attended trade and engineering show's

• Increased sales from < $100K to 1.7M
• Added new sales reps and distributor
• Add new LCD manufacturing source

SHELLY ASSOCIATES INC. (April 1999 - July 2001) Irvine, California

(National Sales Manager)

Responsible for all LCD and LED sales in the US, Canada and Mexico. Contracted two new LCD manufactures, negotiated lower costs with existing LCD suppliers. Managed an inside sales coordinator and one technician.

• Increased sales from $ 700K - $1.4 and profitability
• Added 2 new LCD manufacturing sources
• Added 5 new distributors

POLOROID CORPORATION (June 1998 - March 1999) Optical Films Div. Torrance, CA.

(Regional Sales Manager)

Selling, designing and marketing optical filters: Polarizers (linear and circular), Anti-Reflection Films, Conductive Film, ATM Filters, Holographic Reflectors, VLT's. Responsible for developing new filter products for the different display markets in 12 states, Canada.

• Increased sales from $1.45 million to $2.6 million
• Implemented new distribution network, with three distributor/VARS for the U.S
• Researched and opened two new markets for Polaroid's Optical Films

SAMSUNG DISPLAY DEVICES, INC. (July 1996 - May 1998) Rancho Dominguez, CA

(Regional Sales Manager - Southern USA {coast to coast})

Responsible for LCD sales to key accounts and OEM's, including sales support for VFD's and
Touchscreens, in 17 states and Mexico. Managed seven sales representative firms including
technical training and custom design. Developed custom LCD modules for several key
customers. Sent weekly account and marketing updates, including monthly sales forecasts to
Korea.

• Increased sales from $6.7 million to $10.4 million
• Developed sales, marketing, and distribution policies, along with new LCD designs.

SEIKO INSTRUMENTS USA, INC. (July 1987 - July 1996) Torrance, California

(Regional Sales Manager - Midwest)

Responsible for sales of LCD's and integrated circuits (power management IC's) to key
accounts, OEM's and distributors in my 20 state area. Performed technical training and sales
strategies for all my sales representatives and distributors in my territory. Designed and
implemented technical specifications and catalogs for Seiko's LCD product line. Implemented
custom designed LCD's and IC's.

• Increased overall territory LCD sales from $3.2 million to $12 million
• Awarded, "Components Sales Manager of the World". Award from Seiko Instruments
  International (1992).
• Awarded: "Components Division Sales Manager of the Year" Award for Seiko
  Instruments USA-SIU (1992 )
• Enhanced distribution sales from $110,000 to $2.8 million.
• Increased sales of integrated circuits, from $360,000 to $1.3 million in six months.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology, California Polytechnical University, Pomona, California

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MILITARY SERVICE

CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD -- Mechanized Armored Calvary

• Awarded "Medal of Achievement"
• "Honorable Discharge "

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