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net 408 Rutherford Avenue Mobile: 917-703-6166

lc15a40d4@wes Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

MANAGEMENT / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / EVENT PLANNING PROFILE Business and project management planning from concept to completion. Enhance bus iness efforts through analyzing business needs to improve efficiency. Excellent relationship and communication management skills; team-oriented. Adapt and exper ience in problem solving and providing timely solutions. Excellent qualification s in leadership and interpersonal communications with culturally diverse audienc e, responsible and discreet. Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish CORE COMPETENCIES Business Development Client / Customer Relationships Training / Developing / Men toring Project Management Strategic / Innovative Planning Leadership Skills Analytical & Quantitative Skills Corporate Structuring Project Goal Orientation Off a"Shore Management Succession Planning Client Partnership Relationships Change Management Solution Innovations Employee Development Needs SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS a Setup database system for invoices, client information and dispatch control; g eneral office management; marketing contact with sophisticated Latin American cl ientele. a Responsible for opening and managing a Florida office, creating many of the sa me office practices there as I had created in NY. a Took business from near bankruptcy to $500K in net annual revenue by initiatin g processes to turn around failing NYC Limousine service. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MERIDIAN COMMERCIAL SERVICES CORP. 2006 - Present Vice-President Management of general Bank Escrow Service operations for International clients i ncluding but not limited to bank deposits; wire transfers, bank accounts and cli ent relations. Identify, build and deepen existing and new client and bank relat ionships. Assess and act upon clientas financial needs. Monitor and report on cl ientas account activity. Manage financial and administrative staff. Create web-s ite and presentations for services provided. Perform market research, prepare, a nalyze and execute marketing strategies. a Oversee management of $21M of Clientas Escrow annually. a Travel to Latin America to identify and develop working relationship with pote ntial clients a Develop Strategies, Budgets and strategic business plans for Clients and inte rnal performance. LIGHT TO THE WORLD FOUNDATION, Newark, NJ 2001 a" 2006 President and Chairman of the Board Conceptualized and founded Non-Profit Organization for purpose of working with c ompanies, food banks, churches, promotional events and individuals toward provid ing eligible needy individuals and families with food, clothing, shelter and cou nseling for substance abuse and domestic violence.

a Responsible for acquiring and retaining tax exempt status, developing and exec uting business plan. a Supervised counselors of families having difficulties with substance abuse, ho me violence, physical abuse and depression. Lucia Cano Page Tw o President (continued) a Coordinated and oversaw all fund raising events and programs. a Provided array of assistance services to over 1,000 families. a Managed legal compliance and supervised all financial aspects of organization. a Developed array of corporate gift givers. FISCHER & MANDELL, LLP 1998 - 2010 Business Manager and Director of Marketing Responsible for management of office affairs at two locations (New York/Miami) i ncluding oversight of marketing materials, web site, rent, insurance and financ e and accounting functions such as invoicing, bookkeeping, receivables and paya bles, banking accounts, etc. Responsible for all office administrative issues, Human Resources benefits, training, staffing, etc. Supervise office staff. Compa ny representative in Latin America for New Business Development and ongoing Clie nt Relations. a Created employee policy and procedure manual and evaluation forms. a Created business web site and marketing brochures a Traveled to Latin American countries to establish relationships with potential clients and law firms. a Developed corporate reputation for aBest in Classa legal representation. PENIEL LIMOUSINE SERVICE 1994 - 1998 Director of Operations Engaged to formulate and execute initiative to turn around failing business incl uding administration, policy & procedures, staffing guidelines, employee trainin g and development, client relationships. Supervised staff of 30 Chauffeurs. a Recruited, trained and supervised chauffeurs in high levels of customer servic e. a Created policy, procedures and seminars on aclient-chauffer relationshipa and work ethics. a Developed operational forms including dispatch log, driveras guides, tour itin erary with detailed description of historical locations in New York City, maps a nd directions to several airports, restaurant guides with description of their s pecialties and locations, Show houses, Broadway shows and Night Clubs aguides. PENIEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1990 - 2003 Founding Member, Chairman of the Board and Director of Special Events. a Successfully charged with over 25 wedding planning events. a Charged with organizing and overseeing all fund raising programs. a Organized over 15 International Conferences. a Responsible for Holiday event planning, Ministeras Anniversary planning, speci al services planning, baptism event planning and weekly flower arrangements for church services. a Advisor and Member of the financial Board of Directors

EDUCATION a Universidade Tuiuti do Parana 1982 a" Bachelor of Business Administration. a Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.