Hector Barrera Jr., B.A.

*** **** *******, *****, ***** 78577

Phone: 956-***-**** Home 956-***-****

Email: j98ed6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a challenging and responsible position with a highly reputable organization where my training, experience and education can be fully utilized. I can and will increase business for your company and meet all goals.

Education:

The University of Texas Pan American

Edinburg, Texas

BA in Sociology

Minor in Criminal Justice

Employment History:

April 2009 to Present

Advanced Diabetic Solutions

Account Manager/Outside Sales

Presently marketing and selling diabetic devices for diabetic patients in the Rio Grande Valley. Visiting the Medical and Senior community and providing education and the advantages of using our diabetic products. Building strong relations with Doctors, Nurses and Medical staff as well as diabetic patients at assisted living, Adult day care, chamber of commerce and dialysis centers. I cover a 60 mile radius and involved in Medical fairs and business expos. Work out of my home and manage my daily activities. Extensive travel.

July 2008 to April 2009

Value Place Property Management

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Occupancy/Sales Manager

Assist in driving occupancy to assigned properties and areas. Developed a cohesive working relationship and communication process with Area and Property Managers in assigned areas.

Worked with Area Manager and Vice President of Occupancy to determine and develop new wells for occupancy.

Supervised 5 Property’s in South Texas and also 5 Property Managers and guests’ attendants to assure 100% occupancy.

Maintained 90/100% occupancy for all hotels and developed strong relationships with the Business community, Chamber Of Commerce and Convention Visitors Bureau and attended Business Expos, Chamber events and Business mixers. Developed list of potential customers for Value Place Hotels.

Jan. 2007 to July 2008

McAllen-Pharr Storage

McAllen, Texas.

Manager

Managed and leased a 250 storage unit facility-Part time. I Maintained 80/90% occupancy rate for storage business. Public relations duties. Light Book and record keeping for units leased. Familiar with leasing contracts and collections.

Jan 2004 to Jan 2007

Southern Careers Inc.

Pharr, Texas

Admissions Representative-Educational Sales

Worked as a school recruiter throughout the Valley- traveled 250 mile radius territory. Conducted classroom workshops. Screened students for possible enrollment to Southern Careers. Public relations duties. I met 100% of all my recruiting goals and built strong relationships with school faculty, such as counselors, teachers, principals and superintendents. Traveled 80% of the time and worked out of my home, self managed.

Aug. 2001 to Jan. 2004

High Tech Institute

McAllen, Texas

Admissions Representative-Educational Sales

Worked as a college recruiter, recruiting persons throughout the Rio Grande Valley, traveling down to Laredo, Texas-250 mile radius, presenting college in classroom workshops and establishing strong relationships with high school teachers, counselors, superintendents and principals. Interviewed prospective students. Built professional strong relationships with students and families. I met 100% of my recruiting goals for High Tech Institute. Traveled 80%. Worked out of my home, self managed.

Nov 1999 to Aug 2001

N. 10th Motors Inc.

McAllen, Texas

Manager

Managed day-to-day operations, including public relations, reporting, assisting customers with car demonstrations, sales, and contracts, obtaining credit, and delivery of vehicles to buyers. I met 100% of all my sales and marketing goals with the company and increased sales and client traffic.

April 1998 to Nov 1999

Lockheed-Martin IMS

McAllen, Texas

Job Developer

Performed professional job placement for welfare recipients by contacting employers in order to obtain job opportunities. Facilitated training on job search preparation such as resume writing, mock interviews, Dress for Success, and retention of employment. Participated in job fairs, employer presentations, and corporation recruitment for program. Developed a job information resource room for LHM clients. Traveled 75% of the time. 100 mile radius.

Jan 1997 to April 1998

Texas Workforce Commission

Weslaco, Texas

Workforce Development Specialist

Performed professional employment security work in the area orientation, interviewing, classifying, case management, job development and placement. Conducted job search workshops and training for food stamp recipients.

Jan 1994 to Jan 1997

Tropical Texas Center for

MHMR

Edinburg, Texas

Supported Employment Specialist

Duties included evaluating, job training, screening, case management and job placement for people with mental disabilities. Maintained strong relations with employers and social service agencies out in the communities. Familiar with treatment plans and progress notes documentation. Traveled 90% of the time. 100 mile radius.

Additional Skills:

Excellent team player with interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish-Read, Write and Speak. Experienced in the areas of college recruiting, outside and inside sales, account management, counseling, supervision, Hotel sales/marketing-100% occupancy, Medical sales, field sales and job placement experience. Skilled in public relations, public speaking, writing and leadership training. Strong customer service, follow up skills, sales procedures and strong building relationships with the business community. Experience and skilled with Microsoft Word, MS Office Suite, Power Point and internet searches and e-mail applications. I am self managed and give 100% to

my employers and clients.

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