Objective
I am looking for the opportunity to incorporate myself within a company that allows me to develop my professional goals in areas as ports and foreign trade.
Experience
*EnviroNorte LLC. MA-USA - Concepción, Chile
October2005 – July 2008
Administered and directed development and operations for Chile. As Operations Manager, negotiated and supervised contracts and agreements with national universities and businesses, as well as comprehensively organizing and overseeing sales and marketing activities for Chile. Key organizer for the international Agave Symposium 2008 in Yucatan, Merida – Mexico, coordinated and supervised a representative delegation from Chile.
*Maxwell Marketing Group, Inc. - Braintree, Massachusetts
September 2004 – January 2005
Managed the full range of sales and marketing activities from prospecting, presenting, negotiating contracts and closing deals in English and Spanish. As a company leader, trained and supervised new employees to become independent sales associates in the field. Recognized as one of the top ten sales associates for the Quill office supply campaign.
*Hualpen LTDA., Maritime and Harbor Services - Concepción, Chile March - October 2002
Organized and developed an innovative, competitive marketing plan using modern research methodology specifically designed for small businesses. Worked with the company president to provide Hualpen LTDA. with strategies to expand their services and augment their position in the maritime market. Presented to the company the results of the research process and provided suggestions to help them reach their mission in the market.
*Independent Sales of Heavy Equipment Concepción, Chile 2001 - 2003
Working independently, successfully sold used heavy machinery and foresting equipment. I keep in contact with Mi-Jack Corporation Chicago IL, for Intermodal & Port Equipment.
Education
*Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción Concepción, Chile - January 2003
Engineering degree in Ingeniero Marítimo Portuario – Port Maritime Engineer
•Concentration in maritime business, shipping and transportation
•Year-long, interactive thesis entitled “Development of a Marketing Plan for Hualpen, Ltda. Maritime and Harbor Services, Chile”
•Coursework in Port Security
•Multi-mode Transportation Course
Certification
*APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center - Antwerp, Belgium, December 2006
Successfully completed International Seminar in “Port Logistics” organized by the Flemish Government.
*Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción -Concepción, Chile August-December 2005
Diplomado Gestión en Comercio Exterior, Certified in Foreign Trade
Skils
•Languages: Native Spanish speaker with proven proficiency in written and oral English.
•Computer: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.
•Active member of YMCA Concepción, Chile 1991-Present
•Captain Varsity Soccer, Universidad Católica Concepción, Chile 1996-2002
•Universidad Católica International Business Development Group - Concepción, Chile 2000-2002