Jaime Furtado
Life is beautiful
SUMMARY
I am currently passionate about this non-profit that I started with my cousin in Portugal to help people in third-world countries.
We applied for an international competition financed by the Gulbenkian Foundation and got a place among the ten finalists. This is our project presentation: "O Valor do Dinheiro." It will be in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. We received an honorable mention from the President of Portugal.
My first paying job was cleaning cow dung and many other functions on a farm in rural Agiez, Switzerland. Being up before sunrise for the milking instilled the work ethic I will hold for the rest of my life. Mr. Petterman was 83 years old and my first mentor. If you expect an informational mention of how great I am, sorry, not happening here. Ex-bosses, colleagues, and customers say it much better than I do. Please check the recommendations below.
EXPERIENCE
Ashley Furniture
Furniture Sales Associate March 2024 – Present
As a Retail Sales Associate, I transform store guests into loyal customers. When guests enter the store, I'm the person who guides them. As the expert on home furnishings, I create inspiration, enthusiasm, and excitement about Ashley's products. I help our guests discover the styles that reflect their lives and help them design rooms they will love to live in.
Sleep Number
Sleep Expert March 2023 - February 2024
I provided a world-class customer experience. Discover each customer’s unique sleep needs and lead them through a selection of Sleep Number products that will deliver “the best sleep of their life.”
Build relationships with customers. Proactively and effectively communicate product features, benefits, and promotional information.
Exceeded every sales goal from the first week I started.AAA - The Auto Club
Travel Advisor May 2022 – March 2023
Sell international and domestic travel packages, including cruises, land packages, travel itineraries, air, car, and hotel.
Share knowledge and expertise from personal experiences and education study trips.
Develop long-standing relationships with members and build referral and repeat business.
Make appropriate recommendations to ensure the trip experience is more than expected and tailored to the member's expectations.
Cross-sell relevant products to enhance the trip experience, such as AAA Member Rewards Credit Card and identify theft referrals.Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture Salesperson Aug 2019– May 2022
Help customers with their furniture, bedding, and mattress needs while providing outstanding customer service. Number one on Mattress sales. Part of Best of Bob's Club Best Salesperson Nationwide. Number one store associate based on the 2020 Independent Customer Satisfaction Survey.
jlf Consulting
New Media - Independent Consultant Mar 1993 – Mar 2020
Since I arrived in the US, I have helped companies of all sizes invest and expand in different countries in Latin America, Brazil, and Europe. I am an Approved and Certified Independent Agency on the program "Google Engage for Agencies." Helping businesses get more exposure on the web, from web page creation to SEO and Google AdWords.
Linking Languages
Teacher - Portuguese, French Feb 2006 – Mar 2020
Portuguese, Spanish, and French teacher for adults and children. Linking Languages has a scientific method of learning that is fun and very effective.
TaskRabbit
5 Star Rabbit Mar 2012 – May 2016
Databases creation. Web site optimization. Google ad-words campaigns and so much more.
Peak Performers
Program Specialist IV Jan 2012 – Aug 2012
TARRC - Texas Autism Research & Resource Center - Conference support, Website support, Autism Training Inventory, Community Assessment, and Planning Toolkit.
Establishment of continuing education credits, coordination of speaker-related processes, marketing, development of the conference agenda, facility arrangements, coordination with conference planner, development of conference materials, meeting planning, drafting documents and communications, and other conference activities as needed.Bazaarvoice
Content Moderator - Portuguese Nov 2011 – Jan 2012
Responsible for screening and assessing user-generated content for suitability based on established guidelines.
AT&T
Sales - Account Executive - New Media Feb 2011 – Sep 2011
Helping small to medium-sized businesses with a range of products and opportunities to grow from Search Engine Marketing, Online Yellow pages, Websites and Mobile websites, Direct Mail, Yahoo Display, Print Yellow Pages, Mobile Texting campaigns, Online Reputation Management, and others.
U.S. Census Bureau
Enumerator Apr 2010 – Jul 2010
Great experience working with the Federal Government for the 2010 Census.
SolarWinds
Sales - Territory Manager - Brasil Jun 2009 – Jan 2010
Thrived Solarwinds business opportunity within Brazil.
Coordinated channel and overall management of the sales pipeline through the sales cycle.
Closed new and critical accounts like RTM - http://www.rtm.net.br/, which controls Brazil's financial market.Periodico Buena Suerte
Sales Manager Jul 2008 – 2009
I train and coach sales associates on ad design, content, layout, and sales techniquesComplete and successfully implement the sales plan, including forecasting.
Exceed all goals by 50% and acquired new accounts that helped grow Houston and San Antonio Markets.
Train and coach sales associates on ad design, content, layout, and Sales Techniques.
Manage daily sales operations and set metrics for optimal efficiency and productivity.Cox Communications
Sales - Advertising Consultant Aug 2006 – Jul 2008
Provided exceptional customer support through attentiveness and excellent product knowledge that increased customer satisfaction, got more referrals, and, in the end, increased sales.
Substantial involvement in Austin Community and Government Authorities brought important contacts that opened doors to bigger deals. Offered ads in the Hispanic Newspaper "Ahora Sí" and the opportunity to grow their businesses by reaching the booming Hispanic Community.Univision Communications Inc.
Sales - Account Executive Aug 2007 – Jan 2008
I serviced and managed 45 client account sets (TV Azteca, Jan-Pro, and others). Extensive research using “Scarborough” data, Media Monitors, and others.Worked closely with advertising agencies, corporate accounts, and direct business customers
Presented and developed effective Radio Campaigns tailoring solutions to customers’ needs, campaigns, and budgets.
Worked closely with TV and Online media counterparts to offer a complete product line.Club Méditerrannée
Excursions et Circuit Touristiques 1990 – 1991
Organized local excursions as well as National and International Cultural Special Touristic Circuits.
Favorite Quote
"We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give." Sir Winston Churchill
EDUCATION
California Life Insurance
2015
DMA - Direct Marketing Association
SEM - Search Engine Marketing Certification SEM 2011 – 2012
New Media Certification.
Google
Google Engage for Agencies - Advanced Certification Google AdWords 2011 – 2012
Google Ad Words Certification.
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
HTML Basics Web Design 1995 – 1995
HTML Basics.
Ecole Hôtelière Vieux-Bois Genève
BS Hotel Mangement School 1985 – 1988
Hotel Management School.
Activities: Red Cross volunteer.Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Austin Leadership 2008-2009
SKILLS
Advertising
From Newspaper, Radio, TV to New Media Advertising
Sales
This is my Passion and career
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese and French
Customer Relations
This is my eternal focus. It's never about me but about finding ways to better serve others
Management
I believe that a "Leader" is someone who consistently makes others be the best they can be and become Leaders
Contract Negotiation
Looking for the win, win, win magic formula for the company, customer and myself
REFERENCES
Tania Lara
Diplomat Candidate at Instituto Matías Romero
Jaime's multicultural background makes him a strong business professional and a charismatic team player with a deep understanding of the Hispanic community. His leadership and creative solving skills made him an asset for our team.
Guy Legras
Co-founder at Immobilier 120 Haussmann
Jaime was an exemplary, hard-working assistant.
It was creative and effective.
A real pleasure of work with him.Darren Gómez
Experienced Business Software & Solutions Sales Manager - Lifelong Coach
Working in one of the toughest markets within SolarWinds Jaime was able to continually exceed his number and help his group hit their goals quarter over quarter. He certainly fit the definition of urgency and intensity at every opportunity. An asset to any organization.
sara inés calderón
Associate Consultant at Catapult Systems
Jaime knows his stuff!
Renato Russo, MBA, ITIL,COBIT
IT Manager at Sanmina
Jaime did an exceptional job on the recent business transaction that normally takes a long time. He is energetic, efficient, smart and wise professional with great interpersonal skills acting in order to deliver the best outcome for all involved.
Ana Luis
SAHM
At Cox Communications, Jaime handled multiple projects well and delivered high quality results. His greatest strength was the ease with which he built strong client relationships. Jaime is a warm and reliable team-player!
Rafael Cabrera
IT Infrastructure Project Manger, CCDA, CCNA
Jaime ifessional. s a dedicated sales manager for your clients. I recommend this great professional.
Flynn Nogueira
Owner, del Fuego Companies
Jaime is a creative and hard working individual. He always follows through on what he says he will do and is willing to take on new tasks and make things happen! He is an asset to any work environment.
Flynn NogueiraAndré Facciolli
Business Director at NetBR
Jaime is very positive person, very professional, and results oriented, but on the same way, always looking for understanting business issues.
Novert "Mo" Morales
Morales Law Office, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.
Jaime is a great person to work with regarding sales. He is punctual and informative but not pushy.
Novert Morales
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