Jay Contreras

Bus. Dev.│Sales & Marketing Training│Business Coach│Internet Marketer │ linkedin@c5worldwide.com │TopLinked.com

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Current
  • Business Development Coach at C5 Business Development
Past
  • VP Business Development at Enservio
  • President / CEO at Crimson Worldwide LLC
  • Vice President of Sales at CRS Temporary Housing
  • President at JayContrerasLLC (Sole Proprietorship)
  • President at AMP LLC.
  • General Manager at Oakwood Worldwide
Education
  • University of Arizona
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Professional Training & Coaching
Websites

Jay Contreras’s Summary

An aggressive and resourceful Business Professional possessing demonstrated experience in management, marketing, sales leadership, general business practices, and profitability improvement. Visionary leadership in turning around under-performing operations and start-up opportunities through implementing quality control management systems and developing strategic partnerships with Fortune 1000 clients and US Government agencies. Able to grasp complex concepts, analyze situations, and interpret ideas into logical strategies and solutions. I am also an author, professional speaker and sales / marketing expert.

My purpose in life is to teach and empower others, particularly up & coming entreprenuers. My philosophy is that "You can give a man a fish & feed him for a day, You can teach a man to fish & feed him for a lifetime!" My mission is to teach those who are underprivledged that they control their life and their circumstances and that the only thing holding them back is their will and their creativity.

Jay Contreras’s Specialties:

• New Business Development
• Motivator
• Business Analysis / Market Research
• Sales & Marketing
• Operations Management
• Technological Enhancement
• Strategic Planning / Development
• Client Relations / Customer Service


Jay Contreras’s Experience

  • Business Development Coach

    C5 Business Development

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    February 2007Present (1 year 6 months)

    C5 assists and educates small business owners around the world to succeed in “working on” their business and not “in their business”. We teach entrepreneurs how to be entrepreneurs through proven solutions and systems designed to make their businesses grow predictably, sustainably, systematically and more enjoyable.

    At C5, rather than taking any consultative approach, we coach the business owner through a systematic process of inquiry, analysis, contemplation & resolution for the purposes of pruning the business and workers to create the ultimate success team.

    At C5 we combine coaching skills with tested business skills to finely hone your business and your business skills.

  • VP Business Development

    Enservio

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Insurance industry)

    20082008 (less than a year)

  • President / CEO

    Crimson Worldwide LLC

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)

    July 2003January 2007 (3 years 7 months)

    Crimson Worldwide is a provider of corporate housing services throughout North America

    My job responsibilites were to oversee start up & selection of Management and National Sales team. Strategically, managed rollout of new markets including both operations, Sales & Marketing programs. Developed Operations/ Sales/ Marketing systems & policies for Crimson & increase profitability levels. Created new Sales rep accountability system & directed rollout of new CRM Implementation, electronic marketing campaign. Established Crimson as a key provider of services to the US Government Agencies .This became main stay of business.
    Established quality control system of checks & balances that set standards for customer service and operations management of business.

  • Vice President of Sales

    CRS Temporary Housing

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Insurance industry)

    March 2001July 2003 (2 years 5 months)

    CRS is the leading provider of temporary housing solutions to the Insurance industry. At CRS I oversaw management of National Sales team for largest provider of temporary insurance housing in US. Researched and analyzed new markets, competitive sales strategies; develop sales policies, and grow revenue streams. Evaluate sales programs, develop improved processes, and teach sales representatives new & improved sales techniques. Managed growth of CRS Sales territories. Established new sales system, developed multi-million dollar budget. Researched and implemented new CRM system that has helped to integrate accounting & reservations system providing seamless sharing of company information and future savings to company in time and labor.

  • President

    JayContrerasLLC (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    August 2000January 2001 (6 months)

    Provide consulting and guidance services for new and existing businesses in the relocation industry. Research and analyze the overall business structure; develop strategic plans, operations policies, and financial models; make recommendations that will maximize profitability and productivity. For start-up operations, provide organizational guidance to ensure success. Evaluate operational programs, develop improved processes, and teach management how to implement programs while maintaining excellent customer service. Assist in budget formulation and forecasting.

  • President

    AMP LLC.

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Hospitality industry)

    October 1995August 2000 (4 years 11 months)

    Founded this relocation business that specialized in corporate housing rentals and services. Oversaw all day-to-day operations and responsible for P&L success for five regions in the State of California. Formulated operating procedures and marketing strategies. Instituted tight financial and inventory control and implementing cost reducing practices. Secured new contracts with major clients through the delivery of marketing presentations and proposals. Hired, managed, and motivated a staff of 75 employees in four regions. Set and administered operating budgets. Designed and implemented a database program that tracked reservations, deliveries, scheduling, and inventory control. Coordinated a takeover and assumption of a competitive firm. Successfully secured major contracts with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 firms. Negotiated contracts with major players in property management and relocation industry.

  • General Manager

    Oakwood Worldwide

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    June 1992October 1995 (3 years 5 months)

    Oakwood Worldwide Inc. is a global relocation and property management company. Oversaw four separate $10-to-$30 million properties that consisted of between 300-to-600 units per property. Directed overall property services, including maintenance, staffing, leasing, and accounting operations. Supervised lease negotiations, administered multi-million dollar budgets, implemented marketing and research campaigns, streamlined operations, and implemented cost reduction strategies. Oversaw collections, tenant relations, and facilitation of renovation and receivership properties.


Jay Contreras’s Education

  • University of Arizona

    Business, English Literature, Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties 19871992

    Activities and Societies:
    Lambda Chi Alpha

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Jay Contreras’s Interests:

organizational development, strategic planning, professional networking, international travel, gourmet cooking, skiing, US history, writing, reading novels, wine, golf & family.


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