J ulio Calero
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
home: 718-***-****
cell: 718-***-****
e-mail: ********@*****.***
Experience:
Personal Messenger Service, New York, NY
Dispatcher. full-t ime, from 1984 to March 2010
• With a thorough knowledge of the t r i-state area and a well-honed understanding of
t he logistics involved in the t ransport and delivery of important documents and
valuable merchandise, I dispatched messengers by foot, bicycle, or vehicle to carry
out a wide range of orders, always managing the workload to bring out the best
results from a diverse crew, and organizing job distr ibution to ensure timely and safe
completion.
• Developed systems to cross-check jobs to guarantee quicker, more accurate access to
pertinent information.
• Maintained clear verbal and wri t ten contact with customers, in order to provide up-
to-the-minute information to couriers on in-progress calls, and obtain immediate
u nit response.
• Ut ilized an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the high-end world of
commercial photography to achieve what is necessary for the handling and t ransport
of antique furniture and high-value art.
• Managed database of orders, invoices, and accounts.
H a rperCollins Publishers, New York, NY
Freelance proofreader, from 2005 to the present
• Checked page proofs against edited manuscript, to ensure proper spelling, syntax,
and punctuation while fact-checking for historical, factual, and etymological
accuracy.
P rince 14 Condominium, New York, NY
Concierge, part-t ime, from 2004 to the present.
• Safeguarded the building and its residents.
• Routinely inspected the premises.
• Screened visitors, maintaining a high level of discretion and good judgment.
• Devoted attention to the concerns of a highly professional tenancy, with emphasis on
d iligence and discretion.
• Developed a rapport with residents and guests to better address their needs and
concerns.
• Kept strict record of all incoming and outgoing parcels.
Skills:
• H ighly skilled with Xcelerator software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook Express.
• Excellent bilingual skills, both verbal and wri t ten. Fluent in both English and
Spanish.
• Translation from English to Spanish, and Spanish to English.
• Attention to detail, with excellent interpersonal skills, to instill a sense of team
spiri t and camaraderie.
• Punctuality and dedication.
Other Endeavors:
Published wri ter of essays and poetry, both locally and internationally.
Perfil (monthly magazine) – New York, NY
Sur+ (magazine) – Latin America
Verso (magazine) – Uruguay
Dedicated to literary craft, and avid reader.