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Guillermo Alifraco

Canoga Park

Summary

Insightful sales associate with 15+ years of professional experience in stores and online. Exceeded yearly sales by 10% on average, maintaining a customer retention at a high rate and meeting company goals.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Interpreter for IRS

Lionbridge Interpretation Services
Canoga Park
04.2007 - Current
  • Took part in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked with various IRS forms for individuals' and companies' Tax returns, helping Spanish speakers taxpayers fill them out, such as 1040s, 1040X, 1099s, EIN, ITINs, 1022, 3911, 2290, 2848, 12509, Identity Theft, etc.
  • I managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Proofreader

Tropico Editorial
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse books, usually new authors.
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
  • Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as copying, faxing and reception work with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality.

CEO

Paws 4 All Supplies
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence, and diversify offerings.
  • Determined strategic direction for the Sales area and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Spearheaded purchases for the company and were to select various products and would upload them on the company website for online sales.
  • Helped increase sales by 10% during 2021.
  • Built productive relationships with providers from China.

Real Estate Management

Twin Palms Partnership
06.1991 - 11.2013
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
  • Compiled maintenance and repair requests for submission to the CEO and reached out to local contractors for bid proposals.
  • Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for over 40 properties.
  • Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures, as well as performed bookkeeping on various transactions, such as tenant's monthly rent payment, maintenance expenses, and employees' salaries.
  • Scheduled outside contractors for major maintenance issues.
  • Responsible for overseeing, signing agreements, and interacting with movie studios' Location Managers when using premises to shoot their movies.

Sales Merchandise Department

Universal Studios Hollywood
06.1996 - 05.2007

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  • Performed duties under applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Promoted and launched merchandising along with film premiers.
  • Interacted and greeted guests from different countries who visited the studio and park at Universal City.
  • Sold merchandise in stores like shirts, trousers, jackets, and all kinds of souvenirs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Sales Associate at World Book Encyclopedia.

World Book Encyclopedia
08.1990 - 02.1994
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Sold books door-to-door for English and Spanish speakers directed toward their children as an aid for school homework.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Interpreter/translator English-spanish

United States Embassy
01.1975 - 12.1980
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and diplomats.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to identify the closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words, and phrases.
  • Interpreted conversations consecutively to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs, or manage personal concerns.
  • Proofread, edited, and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Certified Public Accounting - Accounting

University of Belgrano
Argentina
07.1985

Skills

Experienced in Financial and economic reports in Macro-and microeconomic fields for private companies

Yoga

Helps me keep in good physical and mental shape. Also, like to read books from various authors about sales and leadership. Among such authors, Warren Buffett, Napoleon Hill, Andrew Carnegie, Robert Kiyosaki, etc. 

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Proofreader

Tropico Editorial
02.2021 - 04.2022

CEO

Paws 4 All Supplies
01.2020 - 11.2022

Interpreter for IRS

Lionbridge Interpretation Services
04.2007 - Current

Sales Merchandise Department

Universal Studios Hollywood
06.1996 - 05.2007

Real Estate Management

Twin Palms Partnership
06.1991 - 11.2013

Sales Associate at World Book Encyclopedia.

World Book Encyclopedia
08.1990 - 02.1994

Interpreter/translator English-spanish

United States Embassy
01.1975 - 12.1980

Certified Public Accounting - Accounting

University of Belgrano
Guillermo Alifraco