ANTHONY COTO

*** ***. ******* •San Juan, PR ***** •787-***-**** •uqzira@r.postjobfree.com

Technology Sales ~ Construction – Project Management ~ Partnership Development

A highly experienced Operations Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-paced environments. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 19 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business unit development, project and product management, and system engineering strategies. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings.

• Domestic and Global Sales • Key Client Retention • Brand Awareness

• Business Development • Relationship Management • Project Management

• Fortune 500 Accounts • Product Development • Training and Teambuilding

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MECH SERV, INC.

• Successfully oversaw the start-up and development of this construction company from $0 to $1.5 million in revenue with 20 employees.

• Spearheaded the successful completion of a $2 million mechanical retrofit project for several government agencies and the implementation of a state of the art control system to several public museums and offices.

• Developed an on-going future business plan and secured $500K in both institutional and strategic financing during difficult economic conditions.

• Established critical partnerships with high level industry leaders such as MCS, Univision Communications, First Medical, Caribevision, P.R. Senate, PR Institute for Culture and Municipality of San Juan.

SAN JUAN SHIPYARD (PEREZ & CIA.)

• Spearheaded the 30% annual growth of this marine ship repair yard serving a wide variety of marine customers.

• Enhanced the public image and recognition of the firm's name within the marine community through new business development, community outreach, and aggressive networking.

• As manager of the mechanical marketing team, successfully oversaw the entire marketing program implementation for a $5 million product line.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MECH SERV, INC., San Juan, Puerto Rico

2001 - 2011

General Manager

• Responsible for starting and growing this contruction/engineering firm from the ground up resulting in $2.5 million in revenue and 30 employees.

• Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of the company's Local Business Development and Operations in order to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability.

• Interface with partners and large clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing technical efficiency and improving profitability.

• Secured all funding for company operational start-up including $500K in funding.

• Set-up all financial relationships, systems, and processes necessary for US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance.

SAN JUAN SHIPYARD, San Juan, Puerto Rico

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS Manager (1998-2001)

• Oversaw the management of the company's operations team, resulting in 30% increased sales and $2.7 million in annual revenue in the year 2000.

• Initiated a new Crowley Marine joint venture for repair of ships and marine vessels in their fleet, previously serviced in Miami ship yards.

HONEYWELL, INC., Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Operations Supervisor (1993-1998)

• Oversaw the management of the company's operations team, resulting in 8% increased operating profits and $.7 million in annual revenue in 1996.

• Key Participation in major mechanical rebuild and retrofit in US Virgin Islands University after Hurricane Marilyn devastation. Responsible for project completion and supervision of all company personnel and subcontractors.

• Interfaced with partners and major clients to develop and maintain service goals, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing technical efficiency and improving service quality. Lowered downtime on major service contracts 25% from previous years and increased profitability to 7% operating profit.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, (currently enrolled)

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, (1991)

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Melbourne, Florida

Fluent in English and Spanish

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