Walter Ruf Alvarez
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished CEO with a proven track record at FlexIT Inc and Genoa Employment Solutions, demonstrating exceptional skills in strategic visioning and innovation management. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced efficiency, fostered strong client relationships, and drove revenue growth. Renowned for ethical leadership and a global perspective, consistently achieving and surpassing sales goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
FlexIT Inc
Plantation, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
CEO
Genoa Employment Solutions
Sunrise, FL
05.2003 - Current
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Sr Account Executive
Aerotek
Pontiac, MI
01.1995 - 05.2003
- Prepared presentations for clients regarding new products or services offered.
- Developed and executed strategic marketing plans to increase product sales.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
- Created detailed reports on sales performance, revenue forecasts, and budget expenditures.
- Supervised junior staff members by providing guidance on how best to meet client objectives.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for advertising services and other resources.
- Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Tracked sales data in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Hope College
Holland, MI12-1994
Skills
- Succession planning
- Global perspective
- Organizational agility
- Crisis management
- Innovation management
- Strategic visioning
- Customer focus
- Sales leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Performance benchmarking
- MIssion and vision
- Ethical leadership
- Talent recruitment
Affiliations
- Enjoy working on cars
- I love boating, sailing and scuba diving
Accomplishments
- Six years in a row won the Aerotek Sales contest and received the Presidential Award for best performer
- While working with Nike, received the only award given to a staffing vendor. It was "the do the right thing" award
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CEO
FlexIT Inc
10.2015 - Current
CEO
Genoa Employment Solutions
05.2003 - Current
Sr Account Executive
Aerotek
01.1995 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Hope College
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