Carlos Ayala
South Florida, USA
(954) 729-6459
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Exceptional ability to identify and develop market opportunities; able to successfully develop and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships
Strong track record of consistent business development over a 15-year period with an outstanding record of providing significant growth
Excellent capacity to work in and understand diverse cultures; extremely well traveled; bilingual and bicultural skills in English and Spanish
Extensive work experience in the Latin America market, including Mexico, Central and South America
EXPERIENCE
11/2007 to present: Mace Security International (NASDAQ: MACE), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Sales Manager successfully growing the MACE Brand across Latin America. MACE is a public company known for manufacturing and marketing high quality security products, including security cameras, DVRs and CCTV equipment.
12/2002 to present: Owner and developer of several successful web portals, including VoIP-Phone-Service-Solutions.com, a popular online destination for business & consumer telecom solutions, products, services and related technology. The site is also available in Spanish.
- Internet savvy with good understanding of the Online Marketing Industry
- Experienced in managing marketing relationships with advertising partners
- Expertise in Affiliate Marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Built a wide variety of proprietary informational/educational websites
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Creative thinker with ability to multitask
11/1998 to 11/2002: Bernini Health Products, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Co-Founded a nutritional and dietary supplements import company based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Developed the company's Internet presence and maintained a distribution network of pharmacies and health food stores. Handled Customs Procedures for exporting products to Mexico.
5/1996 - 10/1998: Marketing Director, MedLink, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Co-Founded a Puerto Vallarta-based air ambulance company that transported critically ill patients from Mexico to the United States. Was instrumental in quickly converting a business plan into an operating, viable business entity billing over $750,000 worth of air ambulance services in the first year. Working under tight time lines, was successful in marketing the company's services throughout Latin America.
11/1989 - 2/1996: Business Development Director Latin America, Critical Air Medicine, San Diego, California.
Instrumental in developing the largest air ambulance service network in Mexico and Central America, increasing patient transports to the U.S. by 600% and providing significant sales and profit growth for the company. In charge of international business development, marketing and public relations. Directly responsible for establishing affiliations with key hospitals, physicians and clinics. Organized medical conferences, trade shows, television appearances and press releases in Latin America to promote the service. Built warm, supportive friendships with associates and clients, establishing long-term partnerships.
8/1985 - 10/1989: Owner, Intercom Information Resources, Austin, Texas.
Founded and operated a small business that researched and repackaged public information to satisfy specific requirements from clients. Provided translation and interpretation services upon request. Responsible for setting up service, operation and fee structure. Developed, under contract with the International Trade Administration, a database to disseminate information gathered on over 5,000 active importers, agents and distributors from Latin America. Sold the business in 1989.
7/1981 - 7/1985: International Field Engineer, Dresser Atlas, Anzoategui, Venezuela.
Employed in Houston and later promoted and transferred to Venezuela, South America, as a Systems Engineer for Dresser Atlas International, a world leader in high technology well-logging data acquisition providing vital information to the energy industry. Performed a wide range of customer relations, applying diplomacy and assertiveness to technical problems, completion delays and field operations. Demonstrated ability to work independently, to train, supervise and motivate employees as well as to represent the company to the customer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, June 1981, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.
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