Cesar Roberto Mendez Recinos
***-**** **. ****** ****., Orleans, ON K1E 3Y2 ● Cell: 613-***-**** ● Home: 613-***-****
E-mails: ***********@*****.********.** ● ***************@*******.***
October 12, 2012
Dear Mr. or Ms :
This letter is to express my interest in the position that is open at this moment. The opportunity presented in this listing is very appealing, and I believe that my experience and education will make me a competitive candidate for this position.
My resume, enclosed herewith, details my background and skills along with a list of my achievements.
I am a strong organizer and planner and particularly creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. I have gained over 5 years of managerial and administrative experience which has enable me to develop, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership, team building, client service aptitudes, time management and problem-solving skills. Also, I have gained experience in human resources management including employee selection, evaluation, supervision and development. I am able to deliver orientation sessions and brief new employees on administration and company policies and procedures. I also have experience with outsourced payroll, external benefits providers, and long-term business planning.
I have a solid customer service philosophy with a focus on customer satisfaction and I am able to develop and maintain long term relationships with customers and suppliers. In addition, I have initiative and the discipline to take on work independently along with working in a team environment. I thrive under pressure; I am hard-working and flexible, bringing high energy levels to a team environment, with the ability to interact successfully with diverse populations.
You will find in addition to my B.A in Political Science with a concentration in International Affairs and Political Theory at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, that I have also obtained my MBA in International Business and Finance at Sprott Business School in Ottawa, Ontario.
I am an experienced professional, specializing in the business sector ready to use all my energy to demonstrate success at setting objectives and achieving goals within a challenging, fast-paced environment. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver on organizational objectives, and would be an excellent asset to your team.
I thank you in advance for considering my application and look forward to hearing from you shortly. I would be delighted to further discuss my skills and experiences, and can be reached at 613-***-**** or by email at ***************@*******.***.
Sincerely,
Cesar Roberto Mendez Recinos
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Cesar Roberto Mendez Recinos
218-3275 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, ON K1E 3Y2 ● Cell: 613-***-**** ● Home: 613-***-****
E-mails: ***********@*****.********.** ● ***************@*******.***
An innovative and entrepreneurial manager with a positive, results-oriented approach to meeting objectives and always exceeding company’s expectations. A leader who is a trainer, facilitator and team builder. An effective negotiator utilizing strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Goal oriented, disciplined, and a motivated self-starter with multi-tasking and time management skills and the drive to prospect new opportunities. Positive attitude, willingness to learn, ability to use appropriate humor in relaying a message, ability to use imagination and creativity in effective problem solving. Comprehensive experience in administration, budget control, human resources, operations and strategic planning. Experience in the following areas: sales, marketing, finance, accounting, banking, tax, economics-commerce, law, coaching, teaching, and/or mentoring. Seeking an opportunity to make a significant contribution in a fast paces challenging environment.
Language: Bilingual (English and Spanish), medium level of French and introduction to German
KEY STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES
M.B.A Masters in Business AdministrationB.A Honours Political Science Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Experience in leading project teamsSignificant contribution to the perceived customer benefits of the end productExperience in dealing with senior management and stakeholders
employment history
2008-2012
CLIENT FACILITATO MANAGER, Collections
Center Vinkyn Corporation, Rideau Center, Ottawa, ONWithin the commercial finance industry, public relations, event promotions, comprehensive ongoing sales training, provided analysis of current processing services along with pricing comparisonTook referrals and networking within our own communityIdentified areas of each business which we could add the most value and explained the benefits of value add services such as gift cards and receipt advertisingPerformed product profitability analysis for leading products and proposed product portfolio for specific channels, raising profits by 3.6%. Planned and directed the execution of the analysis, design, training, and implementation to improve the process productivity and generate the return on investment agreed with our clientsDeveloped, along with the Vice-President of the Leisure equipment Division, a CRM model for Rideau to improve sales on Gift Cards and improve profitability for retail stores by creating new channels of marketingProviding all aspects of financial support for planning and control along with the Vice-President to create new products of credit. Assist in consolidation and reporting of financial results; preparation of annual budget. Gather, model, analyze, prepare, and summarize information for financial plans, operating forecasts, trended future specifications, etc.; on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Prepares recommendations based on analyzes
2008-2009
TA ASSISTANT FOR CLASS 2300-Political
(Thought - The beginning of Philosophy in Athens to Modern Western History)
Department Of Political Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, ONProvided assistance to the professor with various duties and tasks such as marking and correcting exams and assignments and taught several classes
2006-2008
SALES MANAGER AND KEY HOLDER
Geox, Rideau Center, Ottawa, ONCultivated and got familiar with clientsReceived in-depth financial business development training including application to a proven business modelPart of the sales team, shared managerial duties/functions with the ManagerPrepared, balanced and distributed monthly financial statementsUpdated, maintained journal entriesProvided analysis of monthly cost center variances, review, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts for monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements, and assistance with the preparation of annual budgets
2005-2007
SALES TEAM AND ASSISTANT MANAGER
Guess Inc., Rideau Centre, Ottawa, ONResponsible to improve and increase sales at all levels of the department
EDUCATION
2010-2011
MBA Business Administration in International Business and Finance
Sprott Business School (Carleton University), Ottawa, ON
2004-2008
BA (Political Science, concentration in International Affairs and Political Theory)
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
OTHER COURSES
December
2009
Participation in the Certificate in Economic Analysis at Sprott Business School at Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
May
2008
Certificate in Political Economic Analysis Development,
University of Ottawa with conjunction with Carleton University and Toronto University.
January
2008
Certificate in Social Development
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Writing and publications
2010
RE-EXAMINATION OF HUMAN CAPITAL by: Jorge Enrique S enz-Castro M.S in Economics PhD en Economics and Cesar Roberto Mendez Recinos BA, MBA
September 2010
OPORTUNIDADES DE RIESGO PARA LA PROVINCIA DEL GAUVIARE EN COLUMBIA
Foro para la Generation de Empleo Masivo con la compa ia CanGlobaly la Gobernacion del Guaviare - Investigacion para la creacion de empleo atraves de la nueva politica economica con la colaboracion de la Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
(Opportunities of Financial Risk in Colombia)
2010
EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PEER
INSTRUCTION-EDUCATIONAL LEVELS AND DEGREES OF FREEDOM
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
The investigation is still under review by the Department of Economics at Carleton University
2008
THESIS - Department of Political Science
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Under the direct supervision of Darby Tom, PhD - Professor at the Department of Political Science -The Polemos Panton men Pater esti, panton de basileus, kai tous men theous edeixe tous de antrropous, tous men doubous epoiese tous de eleutherous - War is the Father of all and king of all- it reveals the gods on the one hand and the humans on the other, makes slaves and on the hand, the free on the other. The
Polemos in the Republic of Plato, Thomas Hobbes- The Leviathan, Machiavelli- The Prince.
computers skills
Software Packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Publisher and Project, SharePoint 2010, WordPerfect 8.0, EDMS, Business Planning, Time Reporting System and SPSS-PC.
Internet: Ability to conduct in-depth Internet research.
references
Available upon request.