My professional experience: customer service specialist, financial services, sales, and the hospitality industry, providing me with a well-rounded foundation that integrates strong financial expertise, effective communication skills, and a consistent commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
As an experienced business developer specializing in new product launches and market expansion, I have cultivated a diverse skill set across financial services, sales, marketing, culinary arts, and customer service. Identifying niche markets and building meaningful relationships with buyers and sellers has been a central driver of my professional growth.
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Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team and support your company’s continued success.
Best wishes and regards,
RESUME
Education:
Northeastern University, Boston
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Concentration in International Marketing, 1982.
Johnson & Wales University Culinary School
Graduate with Honors (1996-1998)
Worked at prestigious restaurants in South Florida, including China Grill (2001-2009).
Professional Experience:
B. Fernandez y Co, Puerto Rico
Assistant Marketing Manager (1982-1985)
Managed brand products such as Progresso, Kellogg, Clorox, and Hormel.
Represented the Wholesale Chamber Association of PR at the Caribbean Basin conference in Montreal, Canada (1983).
Unicom Plus Inc, Miami
Founder (1986-1991)
Established a facsimile company with extensive leasing programs for small businesses and trading companies.
MetLife Insurance
Agent (1992-1996)
Advised and consulted individuals and small businesses on Mutual Funds, disability, and Life insurance products. Achieved top 1 percentile in sales.
Astoria Fine Art Gallery, Coral Gables
Owner/Manager (1998-2001)
Promoted new upcoming artists and managed a gallery known for Latin American and International art. Example of one successful artist www.gustavoduque.com.
Investment and Financial Services Sector
Financial Advisor (2009-2015)
Passed Series 7 license and worked with a broker-dealer in Miami.
Designed financial products for individual investors and small businesses.
Areas of knowledge are resolving complex client inquiries, documenting sensitive client information, and "maintaining compliance with industry regulations."
Skills:
Fluent in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamentu. Strong entrepreneurial skills and market development expertise and resourceful. Computer: Microsoft 365 and Beginners guide to AI certification. Familiar with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Communication and team building. Problem solving skills. Customer centric, empathetic, and attention to details
Artistic Pursuits:
Accomplished artist in Acrylic, Pen & Ink, and Sharpie. Resumed painting and creating eclectic abstract art. Visit my art site: www.qartxchange.redbubble.com.
Thank you for your time and for considering my application
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