Sam Ruiz
San Dimas, CA ****3
*********@*****.***
QUALIFICATION
Excellent background in new customer acquisition experience, customer
service, B2B Sales/ Account management, negotiation skills and opportunity
capture skills. Capable of effectively delivering presentations effectively
to large and small groups. Fluent in Spanish and English. Technically
proficient in computer software programs Transcript, Windows, MS Word,
Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
12/2012- Present UEI College
Executive Admissions Representative
9/2012- 12/ 2012 Bristol University, Anaheim, CA
Admissions/Military Specialist
Responsibilities/Skills
Represented the University both on and off campus to prospective students,
parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations
involved in the college selection process. Plan and implement recruitment
activities for assigned high schools and Junior Colleges, including travel
to campuses. One-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations on
the admissions process and education opportunities with the University,
primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails. Review and
score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for
the purposes of making admission decisions. Coordinate and contribute to
the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted
prospective applicants to the University.
11/2010 - 8/28/2012 Newbridge College, Santa Ana, CA
Admissions Representative
Responsibilities/Skills
Primary role was to contact, interview and enroll potential student
inquiries into qualified career focused education and guide the prospective
student through the enrollment completion process. Liaison between
students and appropriate college departments to facilitate quality student
experience. Communicates with students prior to the class start to identify
potential concerns and facilitating solutions. Completes administrative
work and follow up with potential students through the enrollment
completion process up to and including active attendance in school.
Operates within the highest ethical standards and integrity in all aspects
of admissions.
11/04 - 10/2010 Garcia Ashworth - West Covina, CA
Media Business Consultant
Responsibilities/Skills
B2B sales experience with chamber of commerce members in assigned
territory. Self-generated cold call leads by phone, email or face to face
with the ability to close new commercial business in an outside sales
environment. Developed new business customers in an assigned area.
Account Planning, Opportunity Planning and Solution selling skills.
Translating marketing strategy into a specific marketing plan. Defined
customer profiles to relate information to the proper media. Determined an
annual advertising budget, and helped clients stay within it. Implemented
effective advertising program stay on track through targeted media
placement. Developed creative ideas for radio and print
04/00 - 11/04 MCH Financial/Investment Capital- Rancho
Cucamonga, CA
Sales Mgr
Responsibilities/Skills
Instructed clients on how to obtain their first business bank loan, vehicle
financing, equipment leases, and true business loans and lines of credit.
Provided individual and corporate investors, from around the country, with
an up-to-date list of direct investment opportunities in private companies,
meeting certain investment criteria, and a forum for companies to notify of
their intention to raise venture capital. Matched venture capital and
other business financing sources with people seeking business funding.
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VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Autism Speaks, Glendale, CA
Southern California Region Board Member 2009-Present
Community Union, Inc, Van Nuys, CA - Community Outreach Consultant
Community Technology Advocate 2008-Present
Esperanza Scholarship Foundation, Ontario, CA
Board Member 2007-2008
EDUCATION
Bristol University - Anahiem, CA Current Student
Baldwin Park High School-Baldwin Park, CA Graduated
U.S Army-Ft. Dix, New Jersey Honorable
Discharge