Jose L. Rodriguez
***** ** **** ******* ( Miami, Fl 33185
***************@*********.*** ( 305-***-**** ( 305-***-****
Experienced Recruitment Coordinator designing and implementing marketing
strategies within a multi-cultural/ multi-ethnical population for Miami-
Dade County Public Schools. Over 15 years of experience in
management/leadership positions to include marketing, customer service,
operations management, budgeting, and inventory control. Seasoned public
speaker/presenter in English and Spanish. Proficient in Microsoft Office
applications.
Summary of Qualifications
( Over 20 years of experience in marketing and customer service
( 5 year certified professional experience in business and employment
development.
( Certified Florida Workforce Professional
( State of Florida: Professional Educators Certification in
Exceptional Student Education and Career Specialist.
( Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
( Strong written, verbal, and presenter skills in English and Spanish
Professional Experience
Recruitment Coordinator/Exceptional Student Educator
08/2005-01/2010
Miami-Dade County Public Schools- William Turner Tech. H.S.
Miami, Fl
( Directed recruitment and marketing strategies for Turner Tech with
over1800 students
( Developed and coordinated recruitment meetings with top-level leaders
formulating flow charts, timelines, and yearly projections.
Maintained budget expenditures.
( Designed and organized open house recruitment functions and executed
presentations in over 30 schools throughout Miami-Dade County.
( Increased applications from 900 to 1400 within a 4-year time frame
( Appointed to School Leadership Team.
Career Specialist 12/2003-
08/2005
Miami-Dade County Public Schools- Miami Lakes Educational Center
Miami, Fl
( Coordinated recruitment marketing strategies, materials, and
functions for Miami Lakes Educational Center. Organized and directed
orientations, open house, and presentation functions for 500 students
and parents
( Delivered instruction to students on the development of resumes,
cover letters, letters of recommendation, and interviewing skills.
( Directed students with job prep and referrals increasing internships
and placements by 20%.
( Assigned to School Leadership Team.
Jose L. Rodriguez ( ***************@*********.*** ( 305-***-****
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Business Developer 01/2001-
09/2003
South Florida Workforce- ACS State & Local Solutions/ TTI America
Miami, Fl
( Directed career services, recruitment, employment, and placement
functions for dislocated and unemployed workers with the local
business community
( Increased and sustained placement of clientele from 20% to above 50%
within a 6- month interval. Organized marketing services to a variety
of businesses throughout the county.
( Maintained consistently among the top 5 high-ranking offices
throughout Miami-Dade County for services and placement.
Occupational Specialist 10/1998-
12/2000
Miami-Dade Community College Miami, Fl
( Coordinated career services and local job and recruitment fairs for 2
years with the Hotel/Restaurant, Health, Industrial and Media
industries to create viable job lists
( Marketed tax incentives and bonuses to local businesses and
government entities
( Placed over 40% of clientele into new jobs while maintaining a
retention rate of 85% of them working throughout Miami-Dade County
after 6 months of employment.
Operations Manager 10/1990-
08/1998
Del Corral Investment Group (Victor's Caf South)
Miami, Fl
( Operated a 750 seat capacity establishment producing over 3 million
in revenues.
( Managed 45 employees in 6 areas of operation from floor management to
sales and marketing in a high volume fine dining establishment.
( Generated an increase in sales by 20% while successfully reducing
costs through inventory and cost/profit weekly and monthly reports.
( Achieved prestigious local and national recognition: New Times "Best
Restaurant", National Award of "Five Diamond Award", and "Taste of the
Nation" awards for service and operations.
( Directed administrative meetings and coordinated management and staff
trainings
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts/ Associate of Arts- Psychology
1995
Florida International University/ Miami-Dade College
Miami, Fl
State of Florida Professional Educators Certificate
2004
State of Florida Exceptional Student Educators Certificate
Miami, Fl
District Career Specialist Certificate
Florida Certified Workforce Professional Certificate
2003
Dynamic Works Institute
Miami, Fl