Pedro Diaz, Jr.
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El Paso TX 79928 915-***-****
EDUCATION: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
EXPERIENCE
Miner Recycling System El Paso, TX
Project Manager May 2013– May 2014
• Fundraised $150,000 for the research of an efficient recycling system and infrastructure for a pilot study at UTEP
• Spearheaded a market analysis for business strategy, and an educational campaign for increased awareness and
promotion
• Analyzed financial statements for investment on efficient and optimal recycling programs for campus
UTEP Bike Share El Paso, TX
Analyst May 2013 – Sep. 2013
• Procured an investment of $27,000 for feasibility study and infrastructure of a bike-share system
• Liaison between UTEP Bike -Share stake holders and the City of El Paso
College Connections El Paso, TX
Money Matters Mentor Jul. 2012 – May 2013
• Site coordinator for VITA Tax Return services, directed 10 accounting major students to do Tax return for 10
Regional High Schools
• Instructed students in the El Paso region on the subject of financial literacy and planning
UTEP College of Business El Paso, TX
Dean’s Special Projects Team Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2012
• Promoted the College of Business through social media, video marketing, and professional networking for 3 target
audiences, granted $1,500 budget to expand media projects
ACTIVITIES
VELO El Paso Board of Directors El Paso, TX
Board Member Aug. 2013- Present
• Responsible for accounting and memberships
• Voting member for non-for profit activities, focused in advocating for bicyclist and pedestrians infrastructure
President’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability (UTEP) El Paso, TX
Committee Member Jun. 2013 – Present
• Advising the University President to enhance campus sustainability by engaging students, faculty, and staff
UTEP Student Government Association El Paso, TX Vice
President of External Affairs / Appropriation Committee Chair Jun. 2011 – May 2013
• Allocated over $68,000 to university organizations for one fiscal year
• Created a module from analyzing bills over the past 3 years to identify trends and improve allocation allowances
• Represented the UTEP student body in the UT Student Advisory Council on the Financial and Legislative
committee
• Chaired the Academic Affairs committee for the UT Student Advisory Council
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) El Paso, TX
President Jul. 2011 – Jun. 2012
• Fundraised over $5,000 to take 8 members to the National CEO Conference in Fort Worth, TX
• Created the Business Plan Program, assisted students build business plans to compete in Venture Competitions
• Competed in the Camino Real Venture Competition, presented business idea with financial information,
forecasts, and budgets
SKILLS
Bilingual: English and Spanish Computer: Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Photoshop,
WordPress