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MARCELO COWO

Lakewood,USA

Summary

Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Associated Students Inc. CSUDH, excelling in strategic financial planning and stakeholder relationship management. Adept at budgeting and finance reporting, I drive operational excellence and foster leadership continuity, ensuring impactful decision-making and advocacy for student interests. Strong communicator with a focus on results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Vice President

Associated Students Inc. CSUDH
Dominguez Hills, USA
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Spearheaded executive leadership efforts by serving as the President’s proxy, ensuring operational stability and continuity in high-level decision making.
  • Influenced institutional planning and resource decisions by providing strategic input to key university committees-including the Space Committee and Loker Student Union-while chairing personnel meetings with HRBPs to align staffing structures with organization priorities.
  • Advised on university-grade appeals and HR decisions affecting student government personnel, while overseeing the confidential onboarding of newly appointed board members and student employees.
  • Spearheaded interview processes and developed onboarding protocols for student employees and Board of Directors, while instituting a succession plan that strengthen leadership continuity from Associate Director to Executive Director roles.
  • Represented student interests in legislative committees and advocated at the state level, driving peer engagement and campaign development. Led exit interviews to inform process improvements.

Vice President of Finance

Associated Students Inc. CSUDH
Dominguez Hills, USA
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Directed fiscal operations and logistics for a $2M annual budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet departmental goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
  • Led as Chief Financial Officer, driving strategic financial planning and integrating asset management principles to strengthen long-term fiscal sustainability.
  • Represented student interests by voting on budgetary decision-making, ensuring accountability and reliability.
  • Led advocacy efforts at the state level to influence university policies and funding, aligning with key campaign initiatives and budgeting around invoices for better financial tracking.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports to the President’s Cabinet, using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to communicate budget strategies and inform high-level decision making.

Sales & Marketing

Belize Global Travel Services LTD. & Aero Dispatch LTD.
Belize City, Belize
04.2013 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in regional sales campaigns by developing promotion content and supporting marketing report needs, contributing to enhanced customer outreach and brand consistency in Central and South America.
  • Achieve monthly sales performance ranging from $5,000-$15,000 through airline ticket and group ticket sales, demonstrating strong sales strategies and sales programs that fostered sales growth through targeted marketing support.
  • Strengthened corporate partnerships and travel agency relations, driving customer retention through effective talent relations. Assisted in crafting high-impact marketing publications to boost sales visibility.
  • Assisted in regional and international pricing strategies for group airline sales, promoting the travel agency through campaigns that enhanced visibility with major airline carriers.
  • Applied consumer interface strategies to support effective market communication and cross-functional alignment, ensuring testing protocols and product management efforts drove measurable growth.

Accounts Receivable

Belize Global Travel Services LTD. & Aero Dispatch LTD.
Belize City, Belize
04.2013 - 12.2020
  • Reconciled daily cash sales at the end of each business day, ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
  • Managed payroll and tax preparation for hospitality.
  • Conducted financial reconciliations, ensuring data accuracy and integrity using Microsoft Office Suite, Word and conducted regular data audits to maintain data quality.
  • Provided administrative and logistical support for the travel agency and parent company Aero Dispatch Services Ltd.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- International Business

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2025

Associate - Business Administration

University of Belize
10.2021

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Budgeting and finance reporting
  • Policy implementation
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Time management and organization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Reporting and data visualization

Projects

Research Fellow – UCLA Anderson School of Management, Conducted research on homelessness in California, analyzing policy gaps, predictions and solutions, showcasing attention to detail in an ad hoc environment., Google Sheets Research Fellow – Dwight David Eisenhower Research Fellow, Researched the Parking Cash-Out Law, focusing on its impact on urban transportation and sustainability., Google Search

References

Upon Request

Professional Overview

Actively seeking a position at Honda as the Sales and Marketing Pricing Analyst. With nine years of experience in finance, sales, and marketing. I have expertise in customer service, financial management, budgeting, and strategic marketing. Skilled in driving business growth, managing budgets, and building stakeholder relationships. Proven leadership in corporate finance and student government, with a strong foundation in financial analysis, system management, and policy implementation. Experienced in developing selling strategies and programs to boost sales performance, focusing on pricing strategy implementation and monitoring sales activities. Proficient in product viability testing and data analysis to optimize revenue and align with market demands.

Timeline

Executive Vice President

Associated Students Inc. CSUDH
07.2024 - 06.2025

Vice President of Finance

Associated Students Inc. CSUDH
07.2023 - 06.2024

Sales & Marketing

Belize Global Travel Services LTD. & Aero Dispatch LTD.
04.2013 - 12.2020

Accounts Receivable

Belize Global Travel Services LTD. & Aero Dispatch LTD.
04.2013 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- International Business

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Associate - Business Administration

University of Belize

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