LOOKING FOR BILINGUAL JOBWhat type of job are you looking for? ANYTHING IN MANAGEMENT. THAT COULD USE A BILINGUAL PROFESSIONAL, WITH A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND 20+ YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, SALES, MARKETING, COMPUTERS, HOSPITALITY, AND MORE. What nationality are you? DOMINICAN BUT RAISED AND EDUCATED IN THE U.S. I AM 41 YEARS OLD AND JUST MOVED TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AFTER LIVING IN THE STATES FOR 37 YEARS. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? ENGLISH AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL...NO ACCENT AT ALL...AND SPANISH AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL...NO ACCENT AT ALL....ENGLISH IS MY 1ST LANGUAGE, BUT I AM JUST AS FLUENT IN SPANISH, READING AND WRITING. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? SANTO DOMINGO, D.R., BECAUSE THATS WHERE I RESIDE NOW What countries have you worked in? U.S.A. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I HAVE MY PERMANENT RESIDENCIE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR THE U.S. AND I HAVE MY DOMINICAN CEDULA TO WORK IN THE D.R. NOW ALSO What field do you currently work in? I JUST MOVED HERE LESS THEN A MONTH AGO SO, I AM UN-EMPLOYED AT THE MOMENT AND REALLY JUST STARTED TO LOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT THIS WEEK, BUT MY LAST JOB WAS DIRECTOR OF A BUSINESS COUNSELING FIRM AND BEFORE THAT FOR OVER 10 YEARS I WORKED IN THE EMPLOYMENT FIELD,(STAFFING, JOB PLACEMENT,PAYROLL,SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ETC.) I'VE WORKED IN RETAIL, FURNITURE SALES, CAR, RESTAURANT/NIGHT CLUBS,AND TELEMARKETING. What fields have you worked in before? ANSWER ABOVE What qualifications do you hold? I HAVE AN MBA FROM THE UNVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I THINK THAT THEY GO HAND IN HAND, BUT AS A FORMER EMPLOYER OF THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES I, WOULD ALWAYS HIRE THE PERSON WITH EXPPERIENCE OVER THE PERSON WITH THE EDUCATION. NOTHING CAN BEAT EXPERIENCE, THEY CANT SHOW YOU IN SCHOOL WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FIELD. Describe the benefits of working with others I GET ALONG VERY WELL WITH EVERYONE I HAVE THAT VERY SOCIAL PERSONALITY, I AM VERY WELL MANNERED AND SPOKEN BUT CAN BE AS FIRM AS THEY COME IF I HAVE TO. Describe the benefits of working alone DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF JOB IT IS. IF IT IS A COMMISSION BASED JOB AND YOUR PAY DEPENDS ON IT I'D PREFER TO WORK ALONE. What was your worst working experience? WORKING IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY AND HAVING TO MAKE DELIVERIES WITH A SHIRT AND TIE ON, BUT WHEN IT HAS TO BE DONE AND THERE IS NO ONE ESLE TO DO IT, THEN I'M GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? GETTING ALONG WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS AND EMPLOYEES , SO THAT YOU GET THEIR RESPECT What unique skills do you have? I AM WHAT YOU WOULD CALL A KNOW IT ALL. I CAN PICK UP ANYTHING AND DO IT,SOMETHING THAT I HAVE ACHIEVED OVER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. I CANGET ALONG WITH ANYONE, MY PERSONALITY IS MY BEST QUALITY. NOT ONLY AM I VERY EDUCATED AND HIGH INTELIGENCE, I AM ALSO VERY STREET SMART, WHICH MEANS THAT I HAVE A LOT OF COMMON SENSE. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? TO MANAGE A RESORT OR BE AN EXECUTIVE IN A MAJOR CORPORATION What are the most interesting aspects of your field? DEALING WITH PEOPLE, BECAUSE I AM A PEOPLE PERSON How would you rate yourself as an employee? I AM A WORK-A-HOLIC WHO TAKES HIS JOB VERY SERIOUSLY. I MIGHT MISS 1 DAY OF WORK EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A JOB THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HANDLE, IF ANYTHING I'M USUALLY OVER QUALIFIED FOR MOST POSITIONS. How soon are you looking to start working? I am available to start working immediately How can potential employers contact you? I can be emailed at jose122069@msn.com Cell phone 809.630.0900 or home 809.788.2673 |