Translator/Interpreter
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THOMAS P STONE
Miami, FL *****
********@*********.***
Objective Seeking a position as a translator/interpreter where I can
. apply my 30+ year experience in the work force and my recent studies at
The Miami Dade College.
Work Experience TM GROUP
January 12, 2012 – Present Miami, FL
Aircraft parts Purchasing Manager servicing the Aerospace conglomerate Embraer S.A. a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer that produces commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircrafts. Procurement Manager for a Cellphone and Electronics wholesale company. Responsible for purchasing and negotiating with factories and factory reps best prices and terms for the benefit of the group.
CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
June 01, 2005 – July 05, 2011 Miami, FL
Branch Manager for an Electrical Material Distributor responsible for the full operation and sales of the branch. Totally customer service focused.
Responsible for all purchasing decisions and inventory management. Servicing accounts and opening new ones in Dade and Broward County. Direct contact with electrical contractors, builders, local government agencies, hotels and industrial companies. Concentrating in power distribution and control, wire and cable, lighting, protection equipment, tool sales, tank less water heaters.
AMERICAN EXPRESS
July 09, 2001 - May 15, 2005 Plantation, FL
Customer Service and Bilingual Costumer focused Sales Representative servicing High Valued Card Members spending $50,000.00 or more a year on their personal account. Focused on excellent service and offers of all consumer products, including approximately six to ten different types of cards. Advised customers about upgrading their cards, and how to improve their finances and insurance needs with American Express. In 2003 received the Quality Employee of the Month Award among the center. Represented my directorate in the Diversity Team for six months participating and supporting different activities in the center. Facilitated a new class of 13 new hires for three months.
USA EXPORT PUBLICATIONS
October 16, 1995 - June 01, 2001 Miami, FL
Sales Manager responsible for all operations and sales of the
company. Published a computer directory oriented toward U.S. companies exporting computer products, accessories and software to Latin America and the Caribbean. Responsible to organize and execute the distribution of these publications through specialized trade shows and U.S. Embassies in the region. Represented Information Technology publications from Peru, Mexico and Argentina. Average sales per year of $400,000.00 to $500,000.00. Extensive translation of ads and information from English to Spanish.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SALES CORPORATION
December 01, 1992- October 10 1995 Miami, FL
Outside Sales Executive responsible for electrical material sales to Latin
America and the Caribbean concentrating in Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Puerto Rico. Coordinated all sales procedures from negotiating with vendors, preparing the proposal, closing the order, working on letters of credit, shipping and handling. Extensive traveling to assigned countries to visit existing accounts and to open new ones. Generated average sales of $1,000,000.00 per year.
GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY PUERTO RICO
October 12, 1988 - November 15, 1992 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Electrical Distributor Inside Sales Representative responsible to support two
Outside Sales representatives of the Construction/Contractor division.
Concentrated in blue print take offs, preparing cost comparisons, negotiating with vendors, supervision of material, shipment and translation of blueprints. Promoted to Outside Sales representative after two years with the company. Responsible to service the construction and industrial market of the northern region of the Island. Handled multinational accounts as Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Coca Cola Bottling Co., Life Savers, Colgate-Palmolive among others. Generated average sales of $850,000.00 per year.
PERUVIAN NAVY
December 02, 1976 - July 15, 1988 Lima, Peru
Naval Officer, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Throughout a 15 year career, I held a variety of posts at sea and at shore. High risk tasks especially in amphibious operations. Performed administrative duties throughout the career, being the most important the responsibility of handling $500,000.00 in cash during the cadet's international summer cruise as the Logistics Officer on board the Peruvian training ship. Translation officer (English/Spanish) at the Naval Enlisted Technical School. Translated a 150 page manual about Riverine Warfare. Extensive security duties throughout the Peruvian territory, especially in the jungle area against insurgent activities. Military and Political Commander of a town in the Peruvian jungle with a population of approximately 3000 people. Trained civilians in how to protect themselves and their territory against insurgent activity.
Education MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Certification in Translation & Interpretation Studies
October 5, 2016 – July 27, 2018.
NAVAL WAR SCHOOL
February 02, 1982 - December 10, 1982
Advanced Staff Course
AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS SCHOOL
January 03, 1978 - December 15, 1978
Amphibious Operations Warfare Specialist
PERUVIAN NAVAL ACADEMY
March 03, 1973 - December 15, 1976
Bachelors Degree in Maritime Naval Sciences
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
The American School of Lima
High School Graduate
Graduated in December 1972
Skills Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) and some Portuguese.
Extensive traveling experience, doing business throughout
Latin America and the Caribbean. Specialized in Latin culture
concentrating in their customs and ways of doing business. Computer knowledgeable mainly in the use of spreadsheet (Excel), and word processing (Microsoft Word/Word Perfect). Excellent internet research capabilities and extensive experience with operating systems (Windows). Experience using ACT for Windows (Contact Manager). Short courses in Negotiating Skills, Industrial Security, Customer Service, Logistics, Scuba
Diving, Landscape Design, Bonsai grower.
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