Abraham Velasquez
Royse City,TX
Summary
Driven and determined Bilingual professional with proven success in managing multiple disciplines and teams by utilizing leadership skills to maximize operational performance and competitive edge to meet expectations. A decisive leader adept at identifying road blocks, defining requirements and developing technology solutions. Over 12 years of managerial experience, problem analysis, resolution, and management interacting in multi-cultural environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Texas Select Staffing
Rockwall, TX
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
Sales Representative
Photo Booth International
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Providing professional, customer-driven sales for a successful Photo Booth company
- Selling over $930,00 in first 11 months with company
- Uses CRM software to help manage customer database
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
- Made at least 50-75 calls a day
- Responsible for interaction with prospective customers to build rapport
- Worked in a team environment that consisted of 10 employees.
Shift Manager
Del Norte Bakery
Dallas
05.2006 - 02.2022
- On duty responsible for staff of up to 8 employees
- Responsible for scheduling, payroll, deposits, customer complaints, vendor relations, file management, office organization for 2 of the largest income generating stores
- Contribute to social media outlets by adding and editing photography of products for advertising.
Event Coordinator Audio Director
Church Of God Regional Offices
San Antonio, TX
01.2010 - 12.2021
- Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions.
- Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances.
- Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
- Integrated professional audio/video systems and provided technical assistance to resolve issues.
- Placed microphones in specific locations to maximize audio quality.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Utilized recording equipment to record music and speech.
Office Manager
Vida/Life Church
Mesquite
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Reports to the board of directors and assists in decision making for the upkeep of the property and interacts with vendors as required
- Any and all office and clerical work
- Managed technology equipment for entire church which consisted of multiple offices with computers, printers, televisions and network equipment
- Over 5 years as the assistant to the Youth Group director utilizing organizational and management skills to make sound decisions for activities and structure of the group
- Worked with a team that consisted of 4 people.
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
Dallas
05.2008 - 06.2014
- Managed Audio department team and assigned sales associates to perform sales and merchandising tasks based on experience and knowledge of the store needs
- Approved special sales discounts as agreed by upper management for his team
- Sales Associate for commission-based sales team with direct one on one interaction with customers
- Provided expertise and knowledge to various organizations ranging from small businesses to major universities to enable them to make a most conscious choice that fit their specific budget
- This required thorough qualification and a wide product knowledge in order to give the customer the best possible choices to fit their needs.
Education
Associates - Digital Media Technology
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts - Practical Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TX05.2013
Skills
- Management Experienced
- Technical Proficiency Experienced
- Event Coordination Experienced
- Vendor Relations Skillful
- Customer Relations/Service Experienced
- Sales Consultant Experienced
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training
Languages
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Recruiter
Texas Select Staffing
10.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Representative
Photo Booth International
03.2022 - 09.2023
Office Manager
Vida/Life Church
07.2015 - 06.2017
Event Coordinator Audio Director
Church Of God Regional Offices
01.2010 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
05.2008 - 06.2014
Shift Manager
Del Norte Bakery
05.2006 - 02.2022
Associates - Digital Media Technology
Eastfield College
Associate of Arts - Practical Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
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