Raul Acosta
New York,NY
Summary
25 Plus years of experience doing business with people of different backgrounds and different necessities has given us the skill and experience to work efficiently and strategically with individuals from all over the world.
we have experience working in over 100 different cities around the world between The US, Latin America and Europe.
we have contract and performance experience with different corporations and community organizations nationwide.
we have partnerships with most colleges and universities around the world.
we have experience and partnerships with most multicultural media companies around The World.
we have experience developing events from 1 to 50 thousand people in different countries around the Globe
Skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations. Experienced Chairman well-versed in the nuances of steering discussions without forcing decisions. Expert in procedure and running meetings efficiently. Veteran of 25 years and looking to continue to make a positive impact on corporate operations. Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 25 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting sales and marketing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Entertainment and Media professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman
Global Media Federation
New York, NY
01.2014 - Current
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Planned and coordinated large volume and wide variety of meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Presided over general meetings of company board of directors each month.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
- Presided over general meetings of company board of directors each weekly.
- Advised managers on possible paths for effective decision and recommended choices.
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
CEO
Oro Solido
New York, NY
05.1994 - Current
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
- Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
- Increased company revenue by $millions in decades through aggressive new market strategies.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Determined vision and strategic direction for revenue area and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
- Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
- Improved business profits by 50% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to Promotions and Marketing operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to Administrative operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
- Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as regional and National.
- Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
- Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as digital and traditional media world.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Olympusat
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Continually evaluated marketplace trends and oversaw gathering of competitive intelligence within markets and across service lines.
- Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition.
- Created strategic service roadmaps for new initiatives.
- Developed overall marketing strategy and support implementation across 5 departments.
- Developed corporate sponsorships and worked with industry thought leaders to expand public relations.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Coordinated staff sales meetings to discuss developmental strategy, best practices and process improvements.
- Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data and reported information to area managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Business
Kennedys Music Academy
Union City NJ01.1994
High School Diploma -
Emerson High School
Union City NJ06.1990
Skills
- Change and Growth Management
- Operational Analysis
- Leadership and People Development
- Annual Planning
- Executive Leadership
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Strategic Planning
- Board Oversight
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Profit Growth Strategies
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Social Media Platforms
- International Trade
- Visual Merchandising
- Root Cause Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Revenue Growth
- Personnel Recruitment
- Departmental Coordination
- Raising Capital
- Systems Thinker
- Results Orientation
- Economic Analysis
- Mission and Vision
- People and Culture
Accomplishments
We have received many awards and recognitions from Local communities, Universities, as well as proclamations from many government and political bodies including a star in aThe NJ Walk Of Fame in Union City New Jersey
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
ASCAP
Latino Artists Association
National Bodega Association
NYDO
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chairman
Global Media Federation
01.2014 - Current
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Olympusat
03.2012 - 02.2014
CEO
Oro Solido
05.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Business
Kennedys Music Academy
High School Diploma -
Emerson High School
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