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Permalink Reply by Max Salino on March 10, 2009 at 8:56am

I am very fortunate to have had a very successful career accumulating assets and attributes that have allowed me to have a unique performance within the international business development scenario. In fact, my career has been about leading and developing business within international regions building and managing sales organizations as well as distribution networks in technically oriented industries.

I have a multicultural and multilingual background. Originally from Europe, I am a US citizen and I have lived in several cities across the US and Latin America.

My expertise also includes proven capabilities such as establishing and growing business, consultative selling, channel management, budget development and control, forecasting, funnel development, planning, organizing, coordinating and executing.

I enjoy developing close, trusting and collaborative working relationships motivating and bringing together partners, customers and internal resources across cultures and diversity in order to be successful in the attainment of performance objectives.

I am result oriented and I love success as long as it is under the umbrella of loyalty, honesty and integrity. I am very competitive and motivated by revenue opportunities. My style is to lead by example communicating clear goals, coaching providing direction, motivating, listening, keeping my word, delegate with accountability, having respect for dignity, open to critical thinking and keeping a progressive and learning environment.

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Permalink Reply by Carlos Sosa on March 17, 2009 at 7:57pm

How did you get into this profession?
I´m a computer engineer, my two first working years I worked for the National Oil Industry in my country - Venezuela. After this time, I jumped to consulting arena with Ernst & Young. My last 18 years I had worked in different companies in Venezuela, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador and USA.

What was the one job you held that most opened doors for you?
10 years ago I was part of the group who sold ITO project of one of the most important companies in Colombia.

Do you plan to remain on this career track?
Of course! is the correct career to get more knowledge, help more industries, meet new people and travel!

What are the greatest challenges your profession has presented?
Create a new company from nothing, create process, procedures, hire people, manage all the company!

Where are you from?
Caracas, Venezuela

What is your best piece of advice for those in your line of work?
Passion in all senses! Love your work! Be honest, humble and be prepare to learn new things

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Permalink Reply by Sergio Chávez C. on March 19, 2009 at 12:29pm

* I began in sales and marketing when I was about to finish the university and got into what recruiters call "a fast track". I kept growing in the organization chart, sometimes within the same company, sometimes moving to another one.
* I have had these marvelous experiences: Johnson & Johnson, Chesseborough Ponds, Life Savers Mexico, Mattel Mexico, Grupo Industrial Interamericano (men's formal and sportwear) and Freudenberg Household Products (Mexico and Chile). I learned a lot and created a lot in my assignments and also enjoyed having great bosses from whom I gained outstanding learnings and experience: Antonio Torres, Larry Freman, Luis Urrea, Kim Richmond and Sergio Garreti; wherever they are, my recognition and appreciation to them.
* Because of my experience (meaning age) I am planning in going independent, unless some company wants to risk to hire a guy my age (meaning experience).
* Dealing with, professionaly speaking, mentally midget business associates (meaning bosses).
* Mexico City, Mexico.
* Work hard, coach others and enjoy what you are doing.

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Permalink Reply by Adrian Garzon on March 24, 2009 at 5:02pm

I am from Argentina and live in Buenos Aires.
I studied a Bachellor degree in IT (Buenos Aires University) and have a Postgraduate in Business Administration.(Católica Argentina University).
I have almost 30 years of experience in IT, technology, software, hardware, telecomunication & networking, professional services, management, coaching and project management.
I am working in a software development Argentine company as Customer Services Manager. Before I worked at BankBoston (now Standard Bank) as IT Strategic Sourcing buyer, at Data General Corp. (now EMC Corp.) as Professional Services Manager and at Novadata (IT division of Liqujid Carbonic) as Technical Support (HW & SW) supervisor.
As hobbies, I love science, astronomy, technology, sports, music and the whole Nature.
My main goal at this moment is to work in a US Company / Corp. in IT - Technology areas as a Manager, PMP or senior consultant, living in some country in L. A. or at USA.
Everybody can contact to me at agarzon05@gmail.com.
Regards to all of you.
Adrián

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Permalink Reply by Jose A. Munguia II on October 2, 2009 at 3:02am

My name is Jose A. Munguia II and I work in the Hotel and Hospitality Industry. I have been working in hotels for over twenty five years, mainly because of my passion for working with people. I started in one of the best hotel cities, San Francisco, California and have been fortunate to have worked at some of the best hotels on the west coast including the Sir Francis Drake at Union Square in San Francisco. I also worked at the world famous Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego and the R.M.S. Queen Mary Ship in Long Beach. I am presently compleiting my BS in Hotel Management at the UNiversity of Phoenix.

I definitely plan on continuing on this career path and hope to achieve a General Manager's position in a boutique hotel. One of the greatest difficulties for me, despite my years of experience in the undustry has not having the degree in hotel management. This is a hurdle that I have almost lept, I will graduate in November 2010. I am presently an honors student with a 3.92 GPA and a current recipient of the SODEXO Hospitality Scholarship and also a current recipient of the Karen Marquez Institute for Hispanic Professionals Scholarship and Mentorship Program.

I am from El Salvador, but came to the U.S. when I was only eleven months old. I was fortunate to complete a two year contract as a hotel consultant in El Salvador at the Hotel Decameron, one of the most beautiful, white sand beaches and resorts in the country. I am presently seeking employment as an Assistant General Manager for any hotel seeking an innovative hands on manager with vision.

My advice to all is focus on your goals and continue forward, never relenting. Praise God in all you do and he will be faithful to those who honor Him.

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Permalink Reply by Robert G. Gurrola on October 13, 2009 at 11:11am

Answers:
1. Recent career: I accidentally tripped over law school and fell in.
2. Student: Opened the most doors and still opens doors.
3. Not sure -- legal work can be very rewarding, but very demanding & stressful. Depends on the case.
4. Greatest challenges involve rebalancing injustice, and assisting with entrepreneurship and innovation, which takes me back to the creative world where I came from.
5. I am from the U.S.
6. I haven't met anyone with a similar background. That would be nice. But for creative artists, innovators and entrepreneurs, I would recommend diligence, sincerity, hope and courage. For business people and attorneys, just get the job done well, and be sure to create good will while you're doing it.

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Permalink Reply by David Mullaney on November 22, 2009 at 9:25pm

How did you get into this profession? Before earning my certification as a project management professional, I served in a diplomatic role between the HP sales force and their customers. It seemed like a natural progression in my career. Now I introduce myself as an international trilingual project management professional -- trilingual because I speak "project," "business," and "technical."

What was the one job you held that most opened doors for you? A contract with AMD's 50x15 program opened doors to conduct business in Sao Paulo and Mexico City. I am fluent in Spanish and interested in developing my Portguese skills.


Do you plan to remain on this career track? Yes. I need to find the right company to make the most of the value I offer.

What are the greatest challenges your profession has presented? Standing up for the "right" decision regardless of the risk to me.

Where are you from? We have settled in to Northern Colorado. I grew up in Virginia and spent my Junior Year Abroad (in college) in Peru.

What is your best piece of advice for those in your line of work? Keep the business goals of your stakeholders in the forefront of your mind.

David Mullaney, MBA, PMP
http://mbapmp.com

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