WILMER CHAVES
**** - *** ***** *****, ***********, ON L4Z 4K1
************@*****.*** (Cell: 647-***-****
PROFILE
Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in Marketing & Sales
development
KEY STRENGTHS
. Excellent team player in multi-cultural project environment
. Ability to manage medium to large-scale projects
. Exposure to infrastructure projects with skills to define and control
projects baselines
. Ability to use various tools to measure project performance
. Risk management capabilities with ability to meet deadlines
. Solid computer skills: MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
. Ability to lead, direct and motivate staff of more than 20 effectively
. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Account Developer,
ORBITEL, (Telecommunications Company from Latin America)
Mississauga Canada
2013 - 2014
. Account developer in Ontario.
. Responsible for sales and Marketing
. Developed marketing plans and programs to achieve appropriate business
objectives within budgeted guidelines
. Initiated, coordinated, set-up systems (CRM), all formats,
contracts/agreements, accuracy controls, message and Sales & Marketing
direction for all phases/stages of advertising and media
Digital Marketing Consultant,
Minacs - Canada
Mississauga Canada
2013
. FIAT Account developer
. Responsible for online leads
. Developed marketing programs to achieve appropriate business
objectives within budgeted guidelines
. Initiated, coordinated, set-up systems (CRM).
Manager
LATINCOOP, Mississauga Canada
2012 - 2013
. Developed plans and programs to achieve appropriate business objectives
within budgeted guidelines
. Initiated, coordinated, set-up systems (CRM), all formats,
contracts/agreements, accuracy controls, message and Sales & Marketing
direction for all phases/stages of advertising and media
Marketing Director
COMERCIO LATINO, Toronto Canada 2010
- 2012
. Planned the execution of promotional activities including print,
electronic media, trade shows and direct mail
. Responsible for all marketing, design, public relations functions, paper
processes, and writing of all publications, and any media interaction
. Developed marketing strategies to increase profits through suggestive
selling
. Responsibilities included all marketing, strategic planning
Project Manager
TALENTUM FOUNDATION, Colombia
2006 - 2009
. Responsible for the complete bid process by initiating the proposal
process (kick-off meeting); analyzing government specifications and
defining scope of supply; elaboration of work breakdown structure
. Monitored and controlled suppliers offers for compliance with project
requirements; preparation of complete project pricing taking into account
delivery terms, terms of payment, liquidated damages, penalties, required
bonds for project execution
. Created proposal documentation as required by specifications, submission
of offer to government
Project Manager
CALIDAD SUPERIOR Foundation, Colombia 2002 - 2006
. Responsible for delivering projects against agreed scope, budget,
schedule & customer expectations.
. Supervised, directed & motivated teams of multi-discipline contractors &
employees
. Measured and assessed costs, service and quality to upgrade the
performance
. Worked with Logistics team to identify low cost solutions for operations
performance
. Participated in/or led Perfect Trip teams focused on Operational Network
Optimization
Project Manager
FUSER
1996 - 2002
. Monitored project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems
and proactively identifying solutions to address them in advance.
. Escalated promptly any issues that may impact operations
. Produced stage plans, highlight reports, risk logs, requests for change
etc
. Provided strategic direction during the implementation stages
. Managed client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest
quality service
. Monitored staff & team performance
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EAP -English Academic Purposes, Humber College
Post - Degree in Global Marketing, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali,
Colombia
Post - Degree in Entrepreneurship, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali,
Colombia
Degree in Business Administration, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali,
Colombia
. Tools & Techniques of Project Management Course (Project Management
Institute)
. In the process of Project Management Profession (PMP) certification
. Sales Professional Training
. Business Communications & Writing Skills Training -Toronto, ON
. PMI Member
. LPMN Member
. Project Management IT- University