Josue M. Duarte
**********@*****.***
Cell 972-***-****
Dallas, Texas
QUALIFICATION
. Currently hold Government Clearance type: SECRET
. Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish
. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and efficient
. Able to analyze and solve problems in a dynamic work environment
. Confident in making independent decisions, and enthusiastic
. Computer literate and able to learn proprietary software application
. Highly Motivated
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Dallas, Texas
Currently enrolled and working towards my Bachelors of Science in Business
/ Project Management
Credits earned: 99 out of 120
Anticipated graduation date: March 2014
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
350th Human Resource Company, Grand Prairie, TX
09/08 - Current
MOS: Human Resource Specialist (42ALPHA)
. Prepare correspondence within policy guidelines outlined by the
Department of the Army.
. Apply administrative concepts and processes to prepare for audits and
numerous personnel records and program inspections.
. Manage military identification card program.
. Conduct military retirement point audits, discharge records, and
emergency leave files.
. Utilize various forms of software to research and resolve pay
inquiries and issues. Also used Defense Finance and Accounting System
to maintain payroll records.
. Apply administrative concepts and processes to interpret, recommend
revisions to, and insure compliance with statutes, regulations,
policies, and procedures within the organization.
. Order and purchase supplies and equipment. Also maintained records of
transactions in accordance with guidelines and policies.
147th Human Resource Company, Bagram, Afghanistan
03/12 - 03/13
Plans and Operations Platoon Sergeant
. Served as Plans and Operation Sergeant to Human Resources Company
which post offices in 3 current regions (North, East, and Capital) in
Afghanistan.
. Advice lower enlisted soldiers on matters dealing with closure and
openings on post offices in current 3 regions and presented finding on
information and research to Command group staff.
. Conduct Military Post Office inspections and audits on 20 Military
Post Offices throughout Afghanistan.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
University of Phoenix, Dallas-Hurst, Texas
10/09 - Current
Enrollment Recruiter/ Military Specialist
. Responsible for advising undergraduate and graduate students regarding
Enrollment and degree completion requirements as well as admitting
students for the University's graduate and undergraduate certificate
programs. This includes developing academic plans for degree or
certificate completion following established guidelines.
Primary Accountabilities:
. Conduct student appointments to identify students' educational goals
and disseminate course and program information to potential students.
This includes advising potential and/or current students with respect
to enrollment, transferability and applicability of previous college
credits earned, degree program options, degree program requirements
and progress, and providing information on university policies,
practices and rules, by using judgment and discretion.
. Assist potential and/or current students in understanding their
financial obligations while partnering with students' assigned finance
advisor. Informs the student of appropriate time and program
commitments while helping them identify available options to develop a
personalized plan for success.
. Specialized Advisor, possess high level understanding in fields of
business and information technology to focus on the acquisition of
theory and application of technical competencies associated with the
information technology professional. Assisting students with
fundamental knowledge in core technologies, such as systems analysis
and design, programming, database design, network architecture and
administration, Web technologies and application development,
implementation and maintenance.
. Use professional knowledge and perspective to relate to new and
potential students to establish professional rapport and add to the
student experience.
. Provide effective communication with potential and/or current students
via telephone, email, and/or in person. Utilizes critical thinking and
problem solving skills to address and resolve student issues and
ensure positive student experience. Addresses
potential and/or current student concerns and seeks appropriate
resolution to potential problems.
Exodus Construction, Dallas-Mesquite, Texas
04/09 - Current
Business Development Manager
. Responsible for the Development and implantation of strategic and
tactical marketing plans to support business growth.
. Prioritized product opportunities to maximize sales and profits.
. Managed long-term strategic alliances and teaming agreements with
local Real Estate Developers, Owners, General Contractors, Architects
and Consulting Firms.
. Maintained client relationship through their events, sponsorship,
attendance networking, event support, external committees, and
community involvement.
ITT Technical Institute, Richardson, Texas
11/07 - 09/08
Admissions Recruiter
. Prospect and pre-qualify potential students, conduct interviews,
evaluate qualifications and interests, and finalize enrollment.
. Tracked and maintain the students from admissions through graduation
providing individual orientation counseling.
. Mentored, instructed, and advised assigned students on organization
involving pre-employment, training and skill development.
. Specialized information technology advisor, focused on project
management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking,
Internet concepts and design, and programming fundamentals, as well as
the Java programming language. Student were able to advance and build
educational structure in fundamentals of computer and networking
design to give solid foundation to understand basic programming
concepts
Verizon Wireless, Dallas, Texas
09/06 - 04/07
Retail Sales Supervisor
. Manage store sales, company growth, individual growth, and churn.
. Developed launch strategy and tactics for sales team to meet and
exceed corporate sales and marketing goals
. Demonstrated strong coaching and counseling skills as it relates to
training initiatives to stay within loss prevention policies regarding
corporate code of conduct
. Maintained key performance indicators such as messaging packages,
accessories, and high end rate plans.
. Retained 12% year over year increase in total productivity through
December by utilizing business-to-business skills and ongoing training
with employees.
Retail Sales Representative
01/04 - 09/06
. Responsible for guiding new customers through the purchasing and
activation processes, providing them with all upgrade and promotional
information.
. Reached 85% growth in quota monthly due to extensive networking to
grow customer base.
. Reached the highest data revenue in district, which resulted in a
promotion to Senior Sales Position.
. Demonstrated leadership skills which led to a promotion to Retail
Sales Supervisor
References available upon request