Arvind Sharma
Experience Summary:
Fifty years of diversified experience in the fields of:
Sales, Marketing & National Level Management with various Major Corporations; Extensive background in the ‘QSR’ – Food Industry through close interaction with Corporate of several ‘National Brands’ & their Franchisees for expansion operations in multiple markets.
Strong background in the “Lending Industry” as a well established, successful ‘Commercial Lending Broker’ in Metropolitan markets.
Business ownership experience, owning several Gas Stations, Convenience Stores in Metropolitan areas; Ownership of a National Brand ‘QSR’ Franchise; Successfully launched a “Community Bank”, as one of the ‘Organizers’ & ‘Directors’ of the Bank.
Owner/Operator of a Well Established Brewery in a major market.
National Wholesale Distributor, licensed for the whole Country of India, for Beer, Liquor & Wine.
Work Experience:
June 2016 – Present
Dion Lion Saumabaan Distributors Pvt., LTD, INDIA: President/CEO, Owner.
Licensed for distribution of Beer, Liquor & Wine for the whole county of India.
Exclusive Distributor for "Franconia Brewing Company" for all of India.
Launched "Franconia Beer" for distribution in Bengaluru, South India - Feb 2017. Initial 504 Cases (24 bottles each) successfully distributed with great reception. Second lot 288 cases reached Bengaluru July 15, 2017.
Jan 1994 – Present
Commercial Loan & Construction Services LLC - Commercial Lending, CEO:
National Franchise Development:
Based in Dallas / Ft. worth area, Lending nationwide, SBA & Conventional Loans: Specializing in Food Franchise & Gas Station Development & Financing. Expertise in ‘Loan Packaging & retention of accounts’, Guided several business owners to successfully expand to multiple locations thru ‘structured execution & exemplary financial management’.
Worked closely with several Franchisees of national brands such as, “Church’s Chicken, Subway, Sonic, 7-Eleven, Chevron / Texaco, Shell, Valero” as a liaison between Corporate & Franchisees.
Jan 2009 – Nov 2013
Partner / Franchisee – Church’s Chicken Franchise – QSR Restaurant.
Dallas / Ft. worth Area.
Feb 1998 – Present
Owner / Partner – Several Gas Stations, Convenience Stores .Chevron, Shell, Valero, Conoco & Texaco brands. Currently 1 location.
Apr 2010 – May 2011
Executive SVP, Board Member – Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Dallas, TX.
Brand & Franchise Development for Retail sales. Franchisees Recruiting, Contracting, Optimum locations identification, construction Management.
Menu Engineering for Retail sales.
Jan 2007 – Feb 2008
Organizer & Director – Collin Bank, Frisco, TX (During Formation).
The Organizing Team raised $32 Million to open the Bank.
May 1987 – Dec 1993
National Marketing Director – International Marketing Agencies, Arlington, TX.
IMA was a National Marketer of Insurance Products.
Started as a Regional Marketing Director, very successful tenure, numerous awards. Later promoted to National Marketing Director, moved to corporate office to develop & launch a ‘New Insurance & Investment Product’ nationally.
Aug 1982 – April 1987
Regional VP – A.L. Williams Company :
Very successful tenure in the Insurance & Securities industry. Great success in ‘Team Building’ & ‘Lead by Example style Management’. Several awards, numerous ‘all expenses paid trips’ etc.
Oct 1981 – July 1982
Store Manager – Color Tile Super Mart (Tandy Corp company)
Retail Stores selling Tiles & Wall Papers.
Mar 1972 – Sept 1981
Regional Sales Manager –Hindustan Lever Ltd, India (Unilever Subsidiary)
Excellent tenure with several successful ‘Product Launches’, several sales awards, great training & experience with a ‘Nationally Dominant Company’ in the Consumer Products Industry in India.
Apr 1970 – Mar 1972
Regional Sales Officer – Cadbury Fry Inc, India.
Great start in ‘Sales Career’ marketing Cadbury Chocolates & Beverages. Several Sales / excellence awards even during a brief tenure with this company.
