Manager Sales

OMAR D. RIVAS

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McAllen TX *8504

Cell/Voice Mail: 956-***-****

E-mail: *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position that challenges my Customer Relations, Management, and

Marketing skills in the International Business Industry.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Ability to coordinate, market, and manage product distribution with various

international vendors.

Nearly fifteen years experience in the area of supervisory/management.

Established and maintained a professional reputation with all business

contacts and associates.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

Southeastern Freight Lines - McAllen, Texas (2006 - 2010)

TITLE: Account Manager

. Develop the Northern Mexico Market for company with twinplants,

(maquilas).

. Attain highest sales revenue growth for Dallas region.

. Create an everyone sells plan for all service center associates.

. Build strong relationships with current and new companies in the Rio

Grande Valley market.

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Fed Ex Freight - Harlingen, Texas (2001-2006)

TITLE: Account Manager

. Increased sales volumes of assigned territory for past four years.

. Educate fellow associates on company sales and operational process.

. Build strong customer relationships representing a world wide

corporation.

. Negotiate pricing agreements for various company services.

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Kintetsu World Express, Inc.(U.S.A.) - McAllen, Texas (2001)

TITLE: Account Executive

. Developed new business opportunities within assigned territory.

. Made presentations to senior executives to close new business.

. Maintained relationships with current account base.

. Maximized sales and revenue growth.

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Mercantile International Trading Company, Inc. - Pharr, TX (1994 - 2000)

TITLE: Director of Operations

. Oversaw the entire operations of the organization.

. Supervised the organization's departmental heads for both the McAllen and

Mexico offices.

. Maintained all customer relations with vendors in which the company

represented exclusively in the United States Market.

. Negotiated all promotions and allowances with vendors.

. Worked closely with all Food Brokers representing various products in the

Hispanic markets throughout the United States.

M. Rivas Supermarkets - Rio Grande Valley, (1991 - 1994)

TITLE: Purchasing & Merchandising Manager

. Supervised staff of eight Produce Managers.

. Purchased all Mexican produce from various importers.

. Oversaw the distribution and proper displaying of weekly-featured items

throughout the department.

. Continuously inspected all produce for superior quality and freshness.

M. Rivas Enterprises, (Used Clothing and Textiles) - McAllen, TX (1988 -

1991)

TITLE: Export Distribution Manager

. Supervised and coordinated the distribution of merchandise to the Mexico

City facility.

. Negotiated freight rates with Freight Carriers.

. Managed the inventory control of all of the five warehouse facilities.

. Coordinated border-crossings between the United States and the Mexican

Customs Brokers.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

. Director of International Relations of the Pharr Chamber of Commerce

(1996 - 1998)

. Member of the Executive Club of the Pharr Chamber of Commerce (1996 -

1998)

. Member of the Business Development Committee of the Pharr Chamber of

Commerce (1998 - 2003)

. Member of the Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce (1996 - 2004)

. Member of the United States Exporters Association (1994 - 2004)

. Member of the Food Marketing Institute (1994 -2004)

. Member of the American Wholesale Marketing Association (1994 - 2004)

. Member of the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Present)

. Committee Chairman of International Business Relations of McAllen

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Present)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Intern of the Hispanic Caucus of Presidential Classroom for Young

Americans, (1991)

. Summer Counselor for Culver Military Academy - Polo Camp, (1989)

COMPUTER SKILLS

. Windows '98 and '00

. Microsoft Office '97

EDUCATION

. University Of Texas, Pan American (1995)

. Bachelor of Arts - International Business

. Culver Military Academy (1988)

. McAllen Memorial High School

REFERENCES & SAMPLES

. References available upon request.

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