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GERALDO FERNANDEZ

Kissimmee

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver with 11 years of service experience dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician

Department Of Education
Kissimmee, FL
11.2024 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Process payments and created authorizations for vendor requested services.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Collaborated with employers to create job placement opportunities for clients with disabilities.
  • Maintained thorough case documentation, ensuring accurate records and efficient service delivery.

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Department of Health
Orlando, FL
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Managed customer inquiries effectively, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Trained new team members on company policies and customer service protocols.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline service processes.
  • Mentored junior representatives, fostering a collaborative team environment for knowledge sharing.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

General Manager

Montana Blu Hotel
Montanita, Ecuador
06.2019 - 03.2023

• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.

• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

• Achieved hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and developing employees, while maintaining the integrity of the hotel.

• Created a positive team-oriented environment which focused on the guest experience, through employee development and motivation.

• Ensured the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers,

Lost Prevention Manager

Dillard’s
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Reviewed financial reports relative to internal and external theft incidents and merchandise recovered, and conducting undercover surveillance to detect and apprehend shoplifters
  • Monitored emerging security products, services and procedures to upgrade current provisions.
  • Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  • Performed periodic inspections of stores and facilities to ensure surveillance and security equipment is functioning properly.

Garda Security Guard

GardaWorld Security
Orlando, FL
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Offered outstanding customer service by being able to adapt to different situations, and being the point of contact with authorities and emergency services in the event of an incident.
  • Performed pickup’s and deliveries of values safely and efficiently for each client.
  • Followed established routes and schedules closely.
  • Loaded and unload an armored vehicle.
  • Reloaded or perform minor repairs on ATM’s from various financial institutions.

Alliance Ground International Warehouse Agent

Delta Airlines
New York, NY
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Engaged in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver.
  • Transported cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle with attached carts through congested area. Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of cargo.
  • Performed aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engaged in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands, with and without, the assistance of sight or visual aids.
  • Successfully communicated with others and work in a high-noise level, fast paced environment.

Support Coordinator

Healthfirst
New York, NY
06.2012 - 11.2016
  • Assisted Case Managers with creating cases, providing outreach to members, and service providers.
  • Provided assistance to specific clinical teams assigned within the Medical Management Department.
  • Empathetically followed up and resolved all outstanding member issues in a timely manner.
  • Worked with other departmental staff to answer questions and resolve problems.
  • Maintained and verified accuracy of records and generated miscellaneous reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Everest University
Orlando
05-2009

Skills

  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Customer Experience
  • Staff Development
  • Analytical Skills
  • Departmental Operations Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Administrative support
  • Client advocacy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician

Department Of Education
11.2024 - Current

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Department of Health
09.2023 - 11.2024

General Manager

Montana Blu Hotel
06.2019 - 03.2023

Lost Prevention Manager

Dillard’s
10.2018 - 07.2019

Garda Security Guard

GardaWorld Security
10.2017 - 06.2018

Alliance Ground International Warehouse Agent

Delta Airlines
12.2016 - 08.2017

Support Coordinator

Healthfirst
06.2012 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Everest University