CABALLERO DE HONOR
LA MUY NOBLE Y AUGUSTA ORDEN DE SANTA MARÍA DE LOS BUENOS AYRES
ORDEN BONARIA
LA MUY NOBLE Y AUGUSTA ORDEN DE SANTA MARÍA DE LOS BUENOS AYRES
ORDEN BONARIA
En el Consejo Magistral celebrado hoy lunes día 16 Junio del Año del Señor 2.008, A.D, se ha tomado el acuerdo de Nombramiento de Caballero de Honor, dependiente del Priorato General de Estados Unidos de América, al Excmo. Fr+ CESAR REMOND JR. OB.+CH
CORRICULUM CESAR REMOND JR.
4235 North Kedzie Avenue, Unit #4C, Chicago, IL 60618; 312-890-3694; cremond28@global.t-bird.edu
SUMMARY
Bilingual Hispanic executive with over 12 years of successful sales experience in both the private and public sectors.
Proven track record selling software solutions, along with business process reengineering, major construction projects and consulting services, to Fortune 100 Companies & The U.S Federal Government.
Recognized consistently for exceeding revenue budgets, developing and launching new key international markets and solidifying long-term executive relationships. Serves as a critical voice for the Hispanic community nationally as a Board Member of the Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute and The Basilica of Guadalupe Foundation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Artec Group: Madeira Beach, FL 10/07-Present
Leading Mission-Critical Construction Company specializing in U.S. Government and Military projects. For 18 years The Artec Group has served the major branches of the Military and also been nominated for US Small Business of the Year.
National Director, Business Development
Responsible for all new business development operations in the U.S. and Guam. Serve as key catalyst for Artec’s expansion into new Department of Energy Small Business Program. Work directly with Chairman/CEO in the development of coveted Mentor/Protégé Relationship with Key Large U.S. Construction Firm
· Leveraged key relationships with the Top 3 U.S. Insurance Brokerage Companies to enhance Artec’s Bonding & Insurance Capacity
· Worked with key international consulting and construction contacts to develop and advance joint-venture opportunities
CCC Information Services: Chicago, IL 01/00 – Present
Provider of business solutions to the insurance and auto repair industry by delivering advanced integrated networked workflow application software; secure communications, high quality databases, data warehousing applications, and electronic management services.
National Account Manager 01/02 – Present
Responsible for the sales management of four of the top 25 auto insurance companies, including one of the top ten insurance carriers with a target of roughly $11.5 million in annual revenue. Provide strategic leadership, sales strategy, and cross-functional supervision for two-dozen team members in the software, systems integration and field sales/service division. Execute multiple contractual partnership agreements in multiple product lines. Develop responses to Requests for Proposals, develop contracts with corporate legal, and work closely with client Procurement services. Client contact includes consultative selling, current product line performance, discussions of industry trends and overall long-term relationship development.
· Successfully grew current book of business by 20%, which includes 33% growth in company’s fourth largest account.
· Secured multiple, long-term contracts valued over $50 million.
· Met or surpassed revenue targets for four consecutive years in a row.
Territory Manager 2000-2002
Responsible for the service and consultation of all product lines to roughly 125 local or regional insurance claims offices located in the state of Florida & Puerto Rico.Responsible for developing local claims management relationships and help drive revenue at the local level.
Responsibilities also included sales and training presentations for all product lines.
· Uncovered multiple local opportunities for national accounts, which resulted in over $500 thousand in new revenue.
· Sold product lines to small, local insurance carriers securing contract value of over $150 thousand in yearly revenue.
ADT Security Services: Burr Ridge, IL 1999-2000
Industry leader of security alarm and theft prevention solutions to residential and business customers.
New Business Sales Representative
Responsible for the development and closing of new business sales opportunities within the Chicagoland Hispanic Business Community.
· Exceeded monthly sales quotas during each month of service to the company
· Leveraged bilingual and bicultural skills in a highly competitive “cold call” and commission only environment
· Provided colleagues insight and perspective for succeeding in the Hispanic business community
Kane County Illinois Development Department: Geneva, IL 03/97 – 05/99
This division provides staff support to the Kane County Economic Committee. The Committee is responsible for promoting Kane County's economic development, including working with local chambers, tourism groups, the agricultural industry, and administering the small cities program.
Community Development Block Grant Representative & Hispanic Liaison
Assisted in the planning of growth and expansion for one of the nation’s fastest growing counties
· Led the successful county wide project of Kane County’s designation as US CDBG Sponsor
· Helped create the county’s first large scale Latino focused program focusing on the two largest communities within the county: Aurora, & Elgin. These programs served over 50,000 Latinos countywide
· Worked with the establishment and creation of the centennial farmstead program designed to preserve the county’s heritage against the immediate urban sprawl.
EDUCATION
Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management
Glendale, AZ
MBA in International Management
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Arts; International Relations, Political Science Major
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Fluent)
Mandarin (Beginners)
Korean (Beginners
AWARDS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute: Board of Advisors Member 2006-Present
La Basilica de Guadalupe Foundation: Board of Advisors Member 2008-Present
McCain 2008 National Hispanic Task Force
Chicagoland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: 2007-Present
Latinos in Information Science & Technology: 2007-Present
President’s Club: CCC National Account Manager 2003 & 2008
Chicagoland Cuban American Chamber of Commerce: Spokesmen 1998-2000
City of Sycamore, Illinois Planning Commission: Board Member 1997-1999
Northern Illinois University Organization of Latin American Students: President 1993-1995
International Visitors Council Of Chicago 2008-Present.
