Insurance Manager
Resume:
Juan A. del Cerro, Jr., J.D.
Miami, FL 33155
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EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables, FL
Juris Doctor, May 2001
University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Review, Editor in Chief; James Weldon Johnson
Summer Institute, Fellow and Resident Life Coordinator; Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honors
Society; University of Miami Law Alumni Association Student Leadership Citation; Student Bar
Association
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Finance and Marketing, May 1998
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Vice President, Secretary; Order of Omega Interfraternal Leadership
Honors Society; Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honors Society; Dean’s List; Honors Program;
Business Dean’s Honors Scholarship; National Dean’s List; Campus Activities Board; Interfraternity
Council Board; Student Government Cabinet; LINK Volunteer Services Board, Public Relations
Chairman; Orientation Assistant
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Miami-Dade County Miami, FL
State Affairs Coordinator Nov 2006-Present
Represented Miami-Dade County before the Legislative and Executive branches of state government.
Assisted in securing millions of dollars for county projects and programs, including: Jackson Health
System, Miami River, Juvenile Assessment Center, Elderly Meals, and Liberty City Health Clinic.
Lobbied members of the legislature on issues of importance to the County, such as: property tax
reform, affordable housing, property insurance reform, and Medicaid. Prepared weekly reports for
Board of County Commissioners, Mayor, County Manager and other key county employees.
Campaign to Re-Elect State Representative J.C. Planas Miami, FL
Director June 2006-Sept 2006
Ran the day-to-day operations of a successful legislative campaign. Drafted mailers, emails, and
campaign literature to educate voters on the relevant campaign issues. Assisted in raising over
$250,000 in campaign funds. Canvassed the district to speak to voters. Oversaw organization of
volunteers on Election Day.
Office of State Representative J.C. Planas Miami/Tallahassee, FL
Chief Legislative Aide Nov 2004-Nov 2006
Oversaw drafting and eventual passage of legislation related to issues such as: unified family court,
murder of an unborn child, public records, pretrial release, and birth certificates. Helped the
University of Miami Mailmen Canter secure $150,000 in state funding to begin pilot program for
newborn testing of Fragile X. Managed the Miami and Tallahassee legislative offices, including
supervision of support staff and interns. Met with constituents on a daily basis.
Impex International Brokerage Miami, FL
Director of Operations Jan 2003-Nov 2004
Prepared Department of State and Department of Commerce export documents for exportation of
Venezuelan military equipment. Filed petitions to U.S. Customs in the name of the Venezuelan
government. Managed the day-to-day operations of the office. Developed new business opportunities.
Union Central Life Insurance Company Coral Gables, FL
Associate June 2000-Jan 2003
Solicited prospective clients for the sale of insurance and investment products. Assisted clients in
matters related to financial planning. Counseled clients in matters related to insurance, investments,
and retirement products.
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Gables Court Homeowners Association, President of Board of Directors, 2006-present; Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce, Member; Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish; Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office
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