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OBJECTIVE
To create a new career path within the Yachting industry that will both utilize my pass experiences and in return offer growth potential career wise.
CERTIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS
- OUPV- 50 Ton Master, U.S. Coast Guard Approved
- STCW-95
- MMD
- TWIC
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and basic life support certified
- A+ Certified
- Network + Certified
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Test
- Secondary ATS-W
- Fluent in Spanish
Business Development / Information Technology Professional
10+ Years of Well-Rounded Business Experience, including IT, Customer Relations, and Marketing Areas
Hold Bachelor of Art in Business and Communication
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Capable of boosting the moral of the team via positive reinforcements.
- Able to develop and present successful strategies to my team in order to positively move forward.
- Technology friendly: expertise in managing networks and databases, troubleshooting unforeseen problems, and juggling multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills—able to relate to people at all levels of business and technology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard Guard, ROCKAWAY BEACH 06/10-09/10
- Maintain concentrated observation of the duty area and its users in order to anticipate problems and to identify an emergency quickly.
- Carry out rescues and initiate other emergency action as necessary.
- Give immediate first aid in the event of injury to a bather or other incident.
- Communicate with bathers and other users to help fulfill the above tasks.
Water Safety Instructor / Swim Coach, NYC PARKS AND RECREATION 01/09–06/10
- Conducted classes according to the established goals and objectives of the program.
- Communicated effectively and professionally with the class participants and the public.
- Teach skills that can save lives.
- Gained valuable work experience as an aquatics professional.
- Taught kids to swim, helped adults refine their strokes and taught diving safety techniques.
- Help prepare swim coaches to prevent and respond to emergency situations.
Project Manager, THOMSON REUTERS 06/04–06/08
- Handled enhancements of internal systems (Guardian, IBES2K, Athena) including offering concepts, working with developers, and testing within systems.
- In charge of resolving escalations, which involve access issues as well as general system problems.
- Responsible for quality control, which includes reviewing the work of other employees for any errors.
Account Executive, NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER 09/01–09/02
- Achieved sales and account management goals within defined territory.
- Closed new business opportunities and grew account base.
- Contacted prospects, worked with key decision makers, made product recommendations, conducted product presentations, and provided on-going service.
Production Control Associate, GRAPHICS, COLOR BY PERGAMENT 09/99–06/01
- Created and printed advertising for clientele. Included use of photo developing and design skills using Adobe PhotoShop and Macintosh computers.
- Ensured quality and accuracy of production before final print.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Communication 1994–1999
THE COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. VINCENT, New York, NY
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
My interests are running, swimming and cycling. My goal is to one day complete an iron man race.
