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JOSE GONZALEZ

JOSE GONZALEZ

East Orange,NJ

Summary

To obtain a challenging position in the following fields, Food Market, Business Administration, Shipping & Traffic and Tourism which will Utilize my skills and experiences, with opportunities for advancement.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Trustee

BRN
01.2020 - Current

as a Trustee I collaborate with the management desicions related with the organization

  • Resolved complex beneficiary disputes diplomatically to maintain positive relationships between parties involved in the trust administration process.
  • Reduced processing time for new accounts by streamlining account opening procedures without sacrificing accuracy or quality control measures.

Nominee Comitte member

Southern Baptist Convention (National)
01.2019 - Current

Founder, President, Pastor, Coach, Preacher

Iglesia Bautista Salem Elizabeth
01.2006 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Notary Public, Business and Ethnic and international brand consultant

01.2006 - Current

New Jersey Area Sales Executive / Key Account Sales

CARIVE IMPORTS INC
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • As a sales Executive I deal and manage and visit Supermarket and Groceries Stores and other accounts / Customer Relations in the East Coast
  • Work With Independent Supermarket and Supermarkets Chains
  • Marketing Analysis for Hispanic consumers
  • Catalog development.
  • Calculated sales commission for sales team of [Number] representatives.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data, and reported information to area managers.
  • Optimized sales pipeline by effectively managing leads, inquiries, and follow-ups, resulting in higher conversion rates.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills in addressing client concerns, resolving issues promptly, and preventing potential roadblocks.
  • Provided regular sales forecasts and activity reports to keep leadership informed of progress toward goals, enabling quick adjustments as needed.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with clients, optimizing profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted management in refining pricing structures based on market research and competitor analysis, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by setting ambitious targets and devising action plans to reach them.
  • Delivered compelling product presentations to prospective customers, leading to successful closing of deals.
  • Participated actively in industry conferences or trade shows which helped establish a strong network within the area''s business community.

Sales Broker

A.N.E. SERVICES INC / GOYA FOODS
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • As a sales broker Manage and visit Supermarkets and Groceries Stores and others accounts, in order to places Goya Products, also I make future plan for our upcoming promotions in order to help to sales more these particular products
  • Also as a broker make a good relationship with Customers.

TRAFFIC MANAGER

TARRAB INTERNATIONAL INC
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • As a Traffic Manager I deal with freight forwarder companies in order to ship all merchandise to our customers in South And central America with letter of credits, Embassies and other concerning this position

SALES MANAGER and Traffic Manager

COMPAÑIA INTERNATIONAL DE REP S.A. HONDURAS C.A
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • As Sales Manager I use to work with several Companies in Central America dealing with Headquarter in order to promote our services from the Middle East and other Countries to Central America
  • Also as a Traffic Manager I take care of all containers transit from there departure to there destination take of the Custom, and make Arrangement for deliveries to the Customers Warehouse
  • Ana make a good relationship wit the Customers

Owner

Gonzalez Distributor
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Adminístrate, Marketing Sales manage distribution in all Puerto Rico sales, Grocery and Fresh Chicken independent distributor for Pollos To-Rico.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Us Mail Rural Subcontractor Helper

Benito Gonzalez Rivera USPS RURAL SUBCONTRATOR
05.1983 - 04.1986
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Followed safety protocols on job sites.
  • Classify the correspondence in each mailbox to distribute it
  • Classify the packages and magazines in each mailbox to distribute them.
  • I used to deliver the correspondence in the rural area of

    the town of Aibonito (Asomante, Bo Las Abejas, Bo Llanos)

Education

STATE OF NJ NOTARY PUBLIC -

STATE OF NJ NOTARY PUBLIC
Newark, NJ
01.2003

AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING - Travel Agent

AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING
NY NY
01.1998

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO
BARRANQUITAS PUERTO RICO
05.1986

Dr Jose N Gandara / Aibonito High School -

Dr Jose N Gandara / Aibonito High School
Aibonito PR
05.1983

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows XP
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Sabre
  • Office Administration
  • Direct Sales
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Sales Management
  • International Sales
  • Food & Beverage
  • Brokerage
  • Food Industry
  • Market Analysis
  • Quality Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Latin American Market
  • US Hispanic Market
  • Bilingual
  • Teamwork
  • Team-Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Strategic Communication Management Professional
  • Market Trends Monitoring
  • Investment planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Product Promotion
  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Business Development
  • Cash Management Strategies
  • Salesforce

References

UPON REQUEST

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Trustee

BRN
01.2020 - Current

Nominee Comitte member

Southern Baptist Convention (National)
01.2019 - Current

Founder, President, Pastor, Coach, Preacher

Iglesia Bautista Salem Elizabeth
01.2006 - Current

Notary Public, Business and Ethnic and international brand consultant

01.2006 - Current

New Jersey Area Sales Executive / Key Account Sales

CARIVE IMPORTS INC
01.2006 - 01.2014

Sales Broker

A.N.E. SERVICES INC / GOYA FOODS
01.1997 - 01.2006

TRAFFIC MANAGER

TARRAB INTERNATIONAL INC
01.1996 - 01.1997

SALES MANAGER and Traffic Manager

COMPAÑIA INTERNATIONAL DE REP S.A. HONDURAS C.A
01.1990 - 01.1996

Owner

Gonzalez Distributor
01.1985 - 01.1990

Us Mail Rural Subcontractor Helper

Benito Gonzalez Rivera USPS RURAL SUBCONTRATOR
05.1983 - 04.1986

STATE OF NJ NOTARY PUBLIC -

STATE OF NJ NOTARY PUBLIC

AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING - Travel Agent

AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO

Dr Jose N Gandara / Aibonito High School -

Dr Jose N Gandara / Aibonito High School
JOSE GONZALEZ