Vincent Vierra
VoIP: (773) 913-2019
Email: resume @ vincentvierra.info
Email: resume @ vincentvierra.info
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To work in a competitive and challenging environment, to contribute towards the growth and development of a progressive company.
SOFTWARE:
Windows: 2000 thru 7, Office Suites, Word Press, C-Panel, Linux: Ubuntu, Ubuntu One Cloud, TeamVeiwer, VirtualBox and CentOS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
January 2011 - Present
Self Employed - Park Ridge, IL
Outside ATM, Air/Vac and Credit Card Sales.
Computer Repair, Data Recovery and Virtualizations.
October 2008 - January 2011
Energy Lords, Crete, IL
Consultant - Renewable Energy Start-Up.
Developed brand strategy, web site traffic growth, and social networking.
October 2004 - May 2008
Illinois Geeks, Streamwood, IL
Consultant (sales and service)
Windows and Linux Migrations, Provided on-site support for small businesses and home computer users, Set-up wired and wireless networks, provided data recovery and restore. Built, serviced and sold Windows and Linux Workstations and Servers.
June 2004 - September 2004
JDS Group, Inc. Chicago, IL
Software Consultant (sales)
Analyzed clients business requirements, performed business comparisons. Set up client meetings to bring resolutions on issues and clarity in communication. Sold JDS Groups extended products, ranging from consulting and retainer agreements. To the following: Goldmine Business Contact Manager; HEAT Service Management; ACCPAC eCRM; automated quotation and faxing solutions; automated proposal generation; Back Office accounting solutions and custom database development.
July 1999 - January 2004
Linus Linux, Chicago, IL
Consultant (sales and service)
Sold Internet access and hosting accounts, set up SOHO Broadband Networks and Wi-Fi Wireless Connections (sold cellular telephones and switched cellular telephone numbers from other carriers via the Cellular Telephone Number Portability Act.) built computers for clients and provided support to customers (help desk) when needed, also sold and took part in the development of websites for small businesses.
October 1996 - May 1999
The Consortium One Corporation, Des Plaines, IL
Account Executive, Customer Service
Secured new lenders for the following: Commercial loans, acquisitions (debt & equity) Asset-Based Financing, Equipment Financing, Factoring, Project Financing. Produced a mass-faxing program to update commercial real estate agents of current market trends. Designed and developed the company web site. Submitted the web site and e-mail address to hundreds of search engines globally, resulting in over 1500 hits within the first ninety days. Established a responsible direct email marketing campaign with one of the largest Internet backbones in the country. Also, familiar with Point mortgage software.
August 1994 - October 1996
USB Merchant Services, Rolling Meadows, IL
Account Executive, Customer Service
Established new and preexisting merchant accounts, issued check guarantee programs. Established business checking accounts at various banks on behalf of the clients. Obtained processing equipment from different manufactures. Set pricing costs on sales and leasing of equipment. Accounts payables, receivables, inside and outside sales, telemarketing, collections and customer service. Assisted in the training and development of the telemarketing and sales staff. Obtained transactional and bundled rates at the request of the client. Placed and produced radio ads for company services.
March, 1988 - August 1994
The Interstate Companies, North American Trade Trust, Rosemont, IL
Account Executive, Customer Service Manager
Assisted clients and companies with obtaining finance for various projects. Interfaced with principals and financial officers globally. Arranged secured and unsecured loans as well as overseas asset based negotiations. Established international business corporations and trusts. Obtained class one and two unrestricted banking charters. Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: The creation of forms, policies, and procedures. Credit verifications and approvals, collections, and the general performance of the service department.
CURRENT STUDIES:
IBM Developer Works - LPI
Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
EDUCATION:
Speakeasy: Chicago, IL. Certified VoIP Sales 2005
ULC, Riverside County, CA. 1998
Revell Training Center, Chicago, IL. Certified Computer Operations 1985
Schurz High School, Chicago, IL. Graduated 1982
INTERESTS:
Reading, Boating, Science and Linux
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request