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DIEGO MONTOYA
PROJECT CONTROL OFFICER PROJECT COORDINATOR EVENT COORDINATOR
Collaborative professional currently pursuing a certificate in Project Management with a background in Business
Administration. Coordinates events, tracks performance and develops organizational processes/procedures. Sets
and reaches goals in an achievement-oriented environment. Experience in training and supervising staff in
customer service. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Areas of Expertise:
Coordination Conflict Management Business
Customer Service Documentation Administration
Report Writing Project
Business/Market Implementation
Research Problem Solving
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project
EDUCATION
Project Management Certificate, Present
Foundations of Project Management, Projects in Organizations, Project Implementation & Control
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Business Administration Diploma, 2003
Willow Valley Technical Institute, Willow, PA
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Managed and documented full life cycle of business projects for start-up business serving the pet care industry.
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Created and built market brand.
Exceeded company goals by creating events and special promotions to attract clients as an Account Manager at
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Rent-a-Center.
Coordinated and supervised start up of Hospitality Staffing Solutions offices in multiple cities across the USA.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Project Coordinator 2012 - Present
Barks & Whiskers Inc, Toronto, ON
• Assisted in the initiation, planning, execution, control and completion of business projects.
• Executed and designed new reports combining data sources including inventory, sales and market research
reports.
• Managed inventory and created control systems for documentation and tracking. Conducted business research
on suppliers to ensure top quality products were stocked. Negotiated with suppliers for procurement of
inventory.
• Designed and coordinated in-store events including guest speaker series and product awareness presentations.
• Communicated and collaborated with graphic designer to create effective marketing and promotion materials
such as website, brochures, flyers and business cards.
• Developed and organized appointment tracking process. Scheduled appointments as required.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Sales Service Coordinator 2007 - 2012
Transportation Companies across Ontario
• Delivered fragile and heavy loads to major retail warehouses, dining establishments and businesses across
Ontario performing all administrative duties to ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, documentation and safety.
• Communicated with clients in a professional and courteous manner providing exceptional customer service.
Construction Project Coordinator 2005 - 2007
Colcosta Contracting, Toronto, ON
• Contracted services for the construction and renovation of houses.
• Managed construction projects and supervised contractors on site.
• Meet deadlines, read blueprints, restore flooded and damage homes and overseeing projects.
Community Leader 2004 - 2006
Red Door Community Centre, Toronto, ON
• Developed confidence and stability in newcomers to Canada through community involvement.
• Provided translation services for clients and various community and government organizations.
Account Manager 2002 - 2003
Rent-a-Center, Lancaster, PA
• Assisted customers on sales floor, organized delivery schedules and contacted clients regarding accounts.
Convention Service Assistant Manager 2001 - 2002
Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA
• Managed and supervised over 20 employees to achieve company goals.
• Planned and organized reservations for private conventions and other events.
• Created and reconfigured client database to maintain communication with clients regarding accounts and
services.
Supervisor 1999 - 2001
Hospitality Staffing Solutions, Baltimore, MD
• Recruited, screened and hired for a variety of hospitality related positions.
• Supervised, managed and trained over 50 people.
• Staffed and scheduled workers for several hotel assignments. Documented schedules and work hours.
• Developed new business contacts and established contracts with companies in the hospitality industry.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
AZ Commercial Driving, 2007
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Private & Commercial Pilot License, 2010
Toronto Airways Academy, Markham, ON
Aviation Engineering Technician Diploma & License, 1987
Federation of Aerial Transport, Bogota, Colombia
References available on request
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