Sales Manager

MARIA EUGENIA CAPOTE

** ***** ******, *******, ** M4K 3N6 TEL: 416-***-**** EMAIL: zdvjox@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

+12 years hands-on Retail, Sales and Marketing Management experience.

Familiar with translation software tools

Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and social media.

Superior organizational and time-management skills.

High energy, enthusiasm, persistence with an intense desire to give my best.

Able to function as a strong team player or work independently.

Ready to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Bilingual English/Spanish with working knowledge of French.

EDUCATION

BA (Hons), Major: Spanish Studies,

York University, Glendon Campus 2012

Translation Certificate English/Spanish 2012

York University, Glendon Campus

Post-Diploma Program in Marketing Management 1997

Centennial College, School of Business

Bachelor Marketing, Major: Advertising 1990

ISUM, Polytechnic University Institute

CERTIFICATES/ ACHIEVEMENTS

Workshop introduction to TRADOS (CAT Tool Trans, Memory 2012

Participant in the “Multi-Languages Corporation Annual Conference” 2011

Certified Examiner of DELE for the three levels of proficiency. 2010

(Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language)

Retail Management, Ryerson University 1999

Certificate Program English as a Second Language, York University 1995

Participant in the Levi’s “Latin American Marketing Conference” Argentina.1991

Attended the L’Oreal “INTL Product Managers Conference” Brazil. 1990

EMPLOYMENT PROFILE

Translator

Translation legal and financial documents for the Osgood Law School,

York University 2012

Translation of an excerpt of the book “The Corporate Storyteller” with 2012

the purpose to be introduced to the South American Market

Freelance translator of a variety of technical texts 2012

Language Instructor

Teaching all levels of grammar and conversation at the Spanish

Club at Glendon College, York University. 2009 – 2012

Private tutor of Spanish as a second language. 1996 – present

Certified Examiner DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) 2010 – present

Worked in the past four convocations held in the city of Toronto by

The Cervantes Institute

Interpreter 2010 - present

Interpreters Group Toronto, ON

Worked as a freelance consecutive interpreter in a variety of assignments, such as the Chilean

and Spanish wine producers events in the Intercontinental Hotel in Toronto, April 2011

Retail Assistant 2007 – 2010

Treasure Island Toys Toronto, ON

Providing information to customers to help them select the best products.

Take cash from customers and process transactions accurately & efficiently.

Keeping up-to-date with all current promotions within the store.

Merchandising Assistant 1998 – 2000

T. Eaton Company Toronto, ON

Database Management. Acquired, loaded and maintained vendor list of UPC information in supplier database.

Purchase Order Management (PO’S) Created and maintained PO’S against open to buy position.

Price Management. Analyzed sales data, calculated and input of PCN’s, communicate price changed to POS, Financial analysis and advertising.

Assistant Manager, for Sprint Canada Account 1997

In-Store Focus Toronto, ON

Applying commercial skills to meet sales and cost budgets.

Recruiting, developing and retaining staff.

Ensuring the team deliver excellent customer service. Helping organize promotions.

Assistant Merchandising Department 1993 – 1995

Levi Strauss & Co. Markham, ON

Tracked domestic samples to ensure availability for sales team.

Collected, organized and coordinated fabrics to created color/fabric chart for sales team.

Provided general administrative support as required.

Product Manager 1990 – 1992

Levi Strauss & Co. Caracas, Venezuela

Develop new products and ensure that financial targets and market requirements were met.

Collaborated with pattern specialist to ensure timely delivery of garments and measurement specifications to contractors.

Organized, planned and coordinated the Levi’s seasonal fashion catalogue and special events.

Jr. Product Manager L’Oreal 1990 Caracas, Venezuela

Responsible for executing the marketing plan for hair-care and styling products.

Responsible for packaging, pricing, advertising and promotion of new products.

Assistant Advertising Director 1988 – 1990

General Electric Company Caracas, Venezuela

Assisted the Director in all aspects of the advertising, promotions and media.

Acted as a liaison between the wholesalers and G.E. corporate offices, regarding promotion, merchandising and POP.

Organized, planned and coordinated the annuals distributors’ convention for the brands General Electric and Admiral.

REFERENCES Business and personal references available upon request.

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