Jose D Lopez MBA

Current

Agent at Farmers Insurance

Past

Business Development Manager at Audiobelly
Regional Manager / International Liaison at CDP
Marketing Manager at Ideal Investing

Territory Customer Manager at Energizer

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Education

North Central College
North Central College
Universidad de Guadalajara

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Jose D Lopez MBA’s Summary

Business Management Professional with proven customer satisfaction and leadership skills in the Marketing, and Service Industries. Detailed oriented, 3D thinker with expertise in business development, growth and marketing, strategy and execution and strong team leadership and character. Conceptualize, design, develop, and implement innovative, well-targeted strategies and campaigns. Great success in fast-paced, high-energy environments. Fluent in Spanish.

Jose D Lopez MBA’s Specialties:

Business Development, MBA, Management, International Business, Marketing Research, Identifying Consumer Demand, Research & Development Manager

Jose D Lopez MBA’s Experience

Agent

Farmers Insurance

(Public Company; Insurance industry)

December 2008 — Present (1 year )

I currently hold an Illinois' Auto, Home, Health and Life Insurance License. I am a Farmers Insurance Agent, working with a Multi-line agency that distributes Farmers' Insurance extensive selection of auto, home, business, life and securities products. I am currently developing a new Business portfolio using different Marketing strategies, including a Direct Marketing campaign to target the Chicago and suburbs market.
Business Development Manager

Audiobelly

(Retail industry)

September 2007 — August 2008 (1 year )

While working with Audiobelly I Managed the Business Development and Marketing, Created a Direct Marketing campaign to target a specific market (Online Sales), Worked closely with Graphic and web designers to assemble an E-commerce website, flyers and marketing materials, Acquired a great International Business exposure while dealing with Quotas, Tariffs, and Laws governing importing and exporting products to different parts of the world (China, USA and Latin America). I acquired a great ability to network with decision makers at any management level
Regional Manager / International Liaison

CDP

(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

January 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 7 months)

As a Regional Manager with CDP I Assisted Sales Representatives in Latin America with Inquiries regarding new product lines, and assisted in developing new sales tactics in their respective country (Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Dominican Republic...). I also developed and implemented business plans for a start up company (Axxis-USA), turning profits within the first few months, selling products internationally - $1 Million/month. I created a Marketing plan that targeted Distributors and potential clients in Latin America, Identified Opportunities to contribute to company’s profits and Acquired a great International Business exposure while dealing with Quotas, Tariffs, and Laws governing importing and exporting products to different parts of the world (Latin America, USA, and China).
I also analyzed CDP’s Inventory and products, suggested termination of products with slow turn over generating more working capital.
Marketing Manager

Ideal Investing

(Real Estate industry)

August 2004 — April 2006 (1 year 9 months)

As a Marketing Manager I created a Direct Marketing campaign to target a specific market, worked as a Loan Officer with Premier Mortgage (part time). I visited, and called on business to offer my services (Mortgages, and House Flipping), conceptualize, design, develop, and implement innovative, well-targeted strategies and Direct Marketing Campaigns. I acquired a great ability to network with decision makers at any management level, worked with graphic designers to create a website, flyers, business cards and other marketing materials.
Territory Customer Manager

Energizer

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Goods industry)

January 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 8 months)

As a Territory Customer Manager with Energizer Battery company, I worked with major retailers (Wal-mart, Sam's Club, Target, Kmart, Best Buy, Meijer) and adapted to specific store (50+) needs to better market and merchandise Energizer products. This included setting up End-Caps, displays, banners, working on promotions and other types of marketing activities. I analyzed weekly sales and promotions and presented them to store personnel to leverage more sales to exceed company’s target sales goals, by taking a passive sales approach. I also networked with store managers to meet upper management so as to gain floor space by setting appointments with District Managers to secure sales presentations. I acquired a great knowledge of the Impulse Market. I assisted Store personnel with Inventory management, Inventory counts, Shrinkage, Merchandising, and worked independently with minimal manager supervision and Managed additional territories while co-workers were on vacation.

Jose D Lopez MBA’s Education

North Central College

MBA , Business Management , 2003 — 2006

Study Abroad: Athens, GREECE
Guadalajara, MEXICO

Activities and Societies:

NSHMBA Member
Committee Board Member
North Central College

BA , International Business and Spanish , 1997 — 2001

Farragut High School Graduate 1997
Member of the Varsity Soccer Team

Activities and Societies:

Member of the NCC's Men's Soccer Team

Study Abroad: Guadalajara MEXICO
Universidad de Guadalajara

International Business 2000 — 2000

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Jose D Lopez MBA’s Interests:

Marketing, Business Development, Business Management, Professional Advice, Seeking a new career opportunity!

Jose D Lopez MBA’s Groups:

NSHMBA, NSHBA

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