Objective: Marketing/Business Development Experience: Grupo Southwind S.A. de C.V. 1999-Present Trade Company Business Development Responsible for research, evaluation, signing and supporting distributors through the ASP (Application Service Provider) program I developed and implemented for VAR's (Value added resellers) in Mexico. There are eighteen registered and co-branded distributors. Additional responsibilities: *Localize and coordinate Netopia's esite/estore platform *Develop marketing, sales strategies, and business plans *Supervise support personnel and training *Assist and consult telemarketing efforts Experience: Nestlé Venezuela S.A. 1998-1999 Food Company Merchandising (International Internship for one year) As Merchandising Manager for the Confectionery Marketing Division, developed and implemented a merchandising guide and POP (Point of Purchase) material for the sales force of 700 people. Additional responsibilities: *Coordinated with Product Managers *Found new channel of distribution for Nestle "La Rosa" brand cookies *Formulated a strategic plan for corporate brand "FOX" POP Assets: *Fully bi-cultural and culturally adaptive *Fluent English/Spanish, and Level I Portuguese *Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and organizational skills *Team player and multi-task oriented *Possess computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet Education: Saint Cloud State University, Minnesota USA 1994-1998 *B.S. in Business Administration *Specialized in International Business/Marketing *Semester studying in Seville, Spain Achievements: *Performed internship abroad with the largest food company in the world *Sold books through direct sales in Tennessee to pay for school tuition *Serve on the Board of Deacons of UEC Mexico City Interests: *Tennis, travel, technology, investing, politics, and current events