Experience

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  Galo pelle sa de cv, mexico city, mexico

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  General manager, partner

  Developed, opened and managed three leather goods and shoe retail stores. Performed all merchandise purchasing, planning and promotional strategies to maximize sales volume, gross margins, and inventory turnover for assigned departments in all retail outlets. Completed all facets of retail store management including client relations, training, scheduling, visual merchandising, sales, marketing, inventory control and employee supervision.

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  Pacific cyclonic systems ltd, richmond, bc, canada

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Sales representative

  Developed expert product knowledge of vacuum cleaners to sell to the general household. Acquired an expertise in customer service and "closing the sale", achieving a 33% closing ratio and awarded number one sales representative for the office in 1996. Maintained detailed record of individual customers' buying habits and preferences. Delivered sales presentations, seminars and training classes to new sales representatives.

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  Directishop sa de cv, mexico city, mexico

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Regional director, partner,

  Directed regional sales and marketing campaigns. Oversaw retail operations for 18 stores. Established the operational procedures for new and currently open stores. Implemented an effective sales plan resulting in a 80%growth. Trained, motivated and scheduled more than 40 staff members. Forecasted store sales, maintained budgetary controls, loss prevention, inventory control, and merchandising standards. Established and implemented an import control program.

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  Relaxus products ltd, vancouver, bc, canada

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Store manager

  Interacted with massage therapists, chiropractors, and other related holistic healers. Completed all facets of retail store management including client relations, training, scheduling, visual merchandising, sales, marketing, inventory control, employee supervision resulting in over 60% sales increase. Selected items for display at the company's booth during health shows, and other fairs and trade shows. Directed the opening and successful management of a new chiropractors and special equipment department. Involved in all facets of store openings, closings, and remodels. Designed and coordinated catalogs, print advertisements, direct mailers, point of purchase displays and trade show exhibits. Show less

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  Living earth eco-tours ltd, richmond, bc, canada

  Sept 2000 - Apr 2009

  President

  Directed and coordinated all aspects of the company. Developed new sightseeing tours, trips,transportation services and tariffs resulting in a fast increase of the market share with sales for over 1M.Developed marketing materials, brochures, flyers, website, promotions and trade shows, establishing astrong local branding. Participated actively in sales by visiting hotel concierges, travel agencies andforeign tour operators positioning the company in second place in the Hispanic Market in WesternCanada. Provided professional tour and transportation services for over 20,000 passengers annually.Inspected and oversaw repairs and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities to enforcestandards for safety, efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance achieving a 100% safety record. Oversawactivities related to dispatching, routing and tracking of transportation vehicles. Show less

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  D'lites emporium harbor shops, fort lauderdale, fl.

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2012

  General manager

  Designed, developed and implemented all aspects of the Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream businessgenerating sales for over 350K. Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled and supervised a group of 6 frontline individuals. Managed personnel, finances, menu, and inventory; achieving accurate and excellentresults. Supervised the staff engaged in preparing product to ensure best quality, optimum guestsatisfaction and a quality work environment. Designed and directed marketing campaigns for therestaurant including flyers, magazine advertising, texting, email and social media resulting in 7%response. Directed daily operation in areas of customer relations, food and labor costs, safety, sanitationand product preparation. Show less

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  United realty group, inc.

  Sept 2011 - now

  Realtor associate

  Developing and analyzing Real Estate opportunities for Investors in the South Florida area.

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  Gilly vending, inc.

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  Business operations manager

  Over look and participate in all operational vending activities. Identified and analyzed problems and successfully implemented new technology, resulting in a reduction of expenses, increased profits and improved communications and customer service. As a member of the National team division, I participated in the search and analysis for potential new customers and the preparation of bids. This successfully resulted in the acquisition of new prestigious accounts and the renovation of important contracts. Show less

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  Autonation toyota scion of weston

  Oct 2013 - now

  Internet sales director team leader

  Most of the people I know don't like the process of having to buy a new car. Dealing with pushy, overbearing car salesmen can be extremely frustrating. As a result, They do whatever it takes to avoid buying a car. However, buying a car at some point in time is a reality that we all have to face. That is the reason that I call myself an Honest Car Salesman. I am not trying to simply sell cars. What I am trying to do is match people up with the vehicle that will fulfill their needs, make their lives more enjoyable, and keep them safe. And I want to do all this with a vehicle they will like and which they can afford. Contact me and find out how purchasing a vehicle can honestly be an enjoyable experience. Here are some Important Tips for Buying a Car:1. Do Your Research2. Look into Pre-financing Options3. Shop Around4. Negotiate Terms5. Factor in Insurance Costs6. Avoid Impulse Buying7. Always Test Drive the Car8. Buy a Car You Can Afford Show less