Luis Quiroz, mba

113 Rangeline Woods Cove, Longwood, Florida 32750

321.436.7797
lequiroz@cfl.rr.com

SUMMARY PROFILE
Highly accomplished and top-notch executive offering extensive experience in lea
ding full spectrum of business operations. Background encompasses demonstrated e
xpertise in sales and marketing, training and people management. Outcome-focused
leader with talent for proactively identifying and capturing networking opportu
nities to boost sales and improve bottom-line results. Exude enthusiasm in facin
g and solving challenging issues with the aptitude to excel in dynamic, demandin
g environments while remaining pragmatic and focused. Bilingual communicator; we
ll-versed in English and Spanish.

KEY STRENGTHS
- Executive Leadership and Supervision
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Sales Profitability and Growth
- Account Management / Development and Retention
- Process Improvement / Reengineering
- Policy Development / Implementation
- Problem Identification / Resolution
- Client Communication / Relationship Building

CAREER OVERVIEW

FERMATEX ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ROYAL PRESS ~ LONGWOOD, FLORIDA

President and CEO 2001-Present
Leverage strong leadership capabilities and strong business acumen to facilitate
and maintain streamlined operations; administer sales and marketing initiatives
, financial planning, budgeting and payment scheduling. Coordinate the strategic
execution of unique marketing initiatives and other corporate programs to secur
e 100% success in achieving business objectives. Develop and implement customary
practices to ensure strict compliance with all procedures and guidelines. Activ
ely participate and provide assistance to various staff engaged in special proje
cts and multi-department activities.
Career Highlights
- Reputed as the top-producing business development manager company-wide
- Drove sales profitability to more than $800K within the last five years
- Consistently met and overachieved 100% of monthly sales targets
- Cultivated and maintained long-term business relationships
- Formulated strategic sales initiatives that resulted in profit margin im
provement

SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE-SENA (GOVERNMENT AGENCY), BOGOTÃ , COLOMBIA

Counselor and National Coordinator, Competitively and Productivity Strategy
2000
Provided consultation services and coordinated the national programs relating to
productive and competitive strategies. Assumed full responsibility in financial
planning, budgeting and payment schedule as well as the promotion, disclosure a
nd negotiation of the institute’s programs
Career Highlights
- Built a variety of conceptual topics for various programs
- Initiated and managed the development of multiple programs and projects

COMPAÑà A LATINOAMERICANA DE CONFECCIONES, BOGOTà , COLOMBIA

General Manager 1996-1999
Managed overall aspect of company operations. Performed sound decisions on inves
tment projects and conducted financial analysis on future projects. Handled budg
ets and maintained positive cash flow. Strategically devised marketing plans, ex
port initiatives and total quality tools to consistently meet the ever-changing
needs of business. Performed human resources-related tasks, such as hiring and t
raining of personnel.

EARLIER CAREER
Manufacturas Fermatex, Bogotá, Colombia
Administrative Manager 1995-1996
Fundación Encuentro Habitat Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Administrative and Financial Director 1995
New Hampshire College ALCC, Manchester, NH
Administrative Assistant 1994-1995
TEJIDOS Y CONFECCIONES LIZ, BOGOTÃ , COLOMBIA
Manager Assistant 1993
MANUFACTURAS FERMATEX, BOGOTÃ , COLOMBIA
Administrative Assistant 1992-1993
CONCRETOS DE OCCIDENTE, CALI, COLOMBIA
Internship 1990

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration ~ Southern New Hampshire University, Mancheste
r, NH
Advanced Certificate in Marketing | Advanced Certificate in International Busine
ss
Diploma in Finance ~ La Sabana University, FORUM, Bogotá, Colombia
Degree Industrial Engineering ~ Los Andes University, Bogotá, Colombia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leadership Seminole ~ Seminole County, FL
Estimator ~ Franklin Estimator, Atlanta GA
How the Mail Works (Mail Management) ~ Pitney Bowes, Atlanta, GA
Advanced Certificate in Planning and Logistics Management ~ IL Logistics Trainin
g, IAC de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Apparel Time Controlling ~ Cidetexto, Bogotá, Colombia
Exports Seminar ~ Proexport, Bogotá, Colombia
Finance Seminar ~ Los Andes University, Bogotá, Colombia
Human Resources Seminar ~ Los Andes University, Bogotá, Colombia
Communication I and II ~ Comunicación Profesional, Bogotá, Colombia
Management International: How to Focus Your Company toward Marketing ~ Los Andes
University, Bogotá, Colombia
Management Development Program ~ Los Andes University, Bogotá, Colombia

AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Seminole Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Leadership Seminole
- Member, Central Florida Realty Investors

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida
- Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando
- American Red Cross
- Hope and Help Foundation
- Kids House of Florida
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Relay For Life
- Hispanic Health Initiative
- SAC – Woodlands Elementary
- Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

AWARDS AND HONORS

Orlando Business Journal (May 2010), Largest Printers Central Florida
Key to the City (2010), City of Longwood
Business Person of the Month (Nov 2009) City of Longwood Commission
Don Quijote Award (2006), Hispanic Business of the Year (Category: more than 3 y
ears)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Applications: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Platform: MAC and PC