Ricardo Salazar

Experience

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  General Multi-Housing Services

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

  Project Manager/Sub-Contractor

  • Managed and lead multiple projects by planning, coordinating and monitoring the progress of development to ensure their ongoing alignment with business goals met our tight deadlines.• Analyzed multi-million dollar property damages and calculated the total costs for savings and contingencies.• Developed labor efficient and cost-effective strategies to save the company time and money by 10%.• Coordinated a group of employees and assigned them new tasks to multiple properties in order for tenants to move into their home unit on time. • Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and orderliness in performing work projects in a fast paced environment that led the company to acquire more contracts with other properties. • Made vital decisions and drove decision-making across projects which generated greater success in highly complex situations. Show less

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  Latino Business Students' Association California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Vice President of Internal Affairs

  * Established new partnerships with many of the University’s non-profit organizations* Implemented a new accounting, leadership and membership structure to improve LBSA membership satisfaction* Increased student involvement by 30% through a creative marketing strategy via social media* Planned events such as our annual Fashion Show, Corporate Mixer & Community Service with a team of 15 Executive Board Members* Earned the “Platinum Merit Award” for platinum performance, outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to our members Show less

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  United Latino Students' Association

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Vice President

  unitedlatinostudents.netUnited Latino Students is a non-profit organization composed of twelve Southern California universities that are co-managed by an Executive Board and two representatives from each university. We offer our members networking opportunities, access to professional development conferences, seminars and a gateway to the corporate world. By means of our biweekly meetings, we play a large role in empowering each member's organization with the insight needed to develop the skills of their members and lead them ever closer to their dreams."Established to promote unity and professional development" Show less

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

  Agent with New York Life

  • Conducted a thorough financial analysis with prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs in order to address their retirement concerns. • Generated Salesforce (Sales Central) prospects by networking, canvassing, hosting community booths and cold calling to find new clients and input generate lists of prospective clients resulting in an increase of 15% in new relationships.• Developed and customized financial solutions and to suit individual clients and business owners by analyzing their financial statements and balance sheets.• Researched several industries, analyzed business statements and demonstrated forecasts by using Dun & Bradstreet’s software.• Initiated New York Life’s Foundation, “Grief Sensitive School Initiative” program to raise awareness and share industry endorsed resources that empower school communities to help their bereaved students cope with the loss of a loved one and go on to graduate.• Conducted financial literacy seminars for multi-million dollar companies to educate their employees on the importance of employee benefits (disability, life insurance, saving and budgeting). Show less