AHMED CRUZ

**** ******* *** *** ****, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Mobile: +1-786-***-**** - adv4ah@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

I am always looking for knowledge through challenge. Skill Highlights

Leadership, Start-Ups and Acquisitions, Cross-Cultural Communications, MBA, Partnerships, Channel development. Business development, Marketing, Ecommerce.

Core Accomplishments

Started company from scratch and have expand it organically to a multi-million dollar regional operation recognized twice among Inc 5000 fastest growing companies.

Professional Experience

Developed and built business from start up to generate 7-figure sales annually; established strong and loyal customer base of enterprise and federal accounts, both domestic and international. Increase sales by leveraging referenceable accounts to build credibility, introducing new sales tools and marketing collateral, adding new products and services and expanding geographically. Establish, maintain and develop partnerships with manufacturers, local resellers and consultants. Define and lead the establishments and development of ecommerce sites, as well as Amazon and Ebay stores. Open the market ahead of the competition, persuasively overcoming customers' concerns through combination of techniques that included product demonstrations, excellent customer service, and customized proposals. Create marketing presentations and demos; developed highly effective sales approach that emphasizes personal service, customer education, and relationship building. Foster excellent relationships and referrals by building trust and rapport with customers. Hired, trained, and supervised account managers, engineers and other key personnel providing guidance in use of tools, and effective presentation of project estimates. Oversee project management from start to finish.

Establishment and constant renewal of streamlined systems, technologies, and processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Enhanced company image through highly professional sales and marketing presentations, website and strategies.

Account Manager / Sales Engineer

April 1999 to July 2003

Avocent Corp - Redmond, WA

Responsible for Sales of Avocent advanced products and solutions (network and server management) to companies ranging from large corporations (ASPs, ISPs, Banks, Telecoms) to medium-sized companies; both directly and through Resellers, System Integrators and Wholesalers. Responsible for pre-sales activities in Latin American and Domestic East coast markets. Co-responsible for planning and implementation of marketing strategies and activities. Effective interaction with Tech Support Department to help solve some major corporate customer's issues. Account Manager

July 1998 to March 1999

Acer Latin America - Miami, FL

Responsible for all ACER and TI Brand Notebooks Computing Sales to the Latin American South Cone, through Sales Territory Subsidiaries and Channel partners. Achievement of timely collections, through an effective teamwork with Finance. Coordination of strategies and activities with the Marketing Team. Management of region's Marketing budget.

Interaction with Technical Support Department to help solve pending issues with customers. Co-Founder/President & CEO

July 2001 to February 2023

GlobeNet International Corp. - Miami, FL

Product Manager

July 1997 to July 1998

Acer Latin America - Miami, FL

Co-responsible for over $25 millions of dollars Computing in Notebook Sales to Latin America. Product - Implement marketing plans, manage accessories and options tests, vendor selection and qualification. Forecasting.

Product launching, positioning and pricing.

Provide technical knowledge support to Sales Reps, participating in presentations and bids. MIS support for the Mobile Computing Sales Team.

Education

MBA : Business Administration, 2005

Florida International University - Miami, FL, USA

B.S. in Engineering: Telecommunications, Electronics and Computer Science, 1996 Superior Polytechnic Institute

Interests

Travel, Scuba Diving, Racquetball, Chess, Tennis, Swimming, Bicycling. Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese.

Skills

Leadership, Start-Ups and Acquisitions, Cross-Cultural Communications, MBA.

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