George F. Ruiz

Mobile: 727.434.0113

Email: jfr229@nyu.edu

55 East 10th Street, Apt. 805E

New York, New York 10003, USA

Web: http://georgeruiz.tripod.com

 

 

Executive Summary

 

 

- Comprehensive consulting/ research services through analytical and strategic analysis

- In depth e-commerce, mobile, enterprise, eCRM, and marketing coverage (Japan, U.S.)

- Strategic development of measurable marketing campaigns (acquisition & retention)

- Strategic development of business intelligence tools for marketing applications

- Able to handle challenging projects, business development, and global client management

 

 

 

Professional Experience

 

 

Silver Egg Technology

http://www.silveregg.co.jp

Plaza Mikado Bldg. 303

2-14-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107 Japan

Sales/Marketing Consultant, 2001
Worked simultaneously with sales and marketing departments to provide clients with proprietary artificial Intelligence-based personalization software and solutions.  Primarily responsible for client acquisition/ retention and structuring deliverable solutions (focus on financial institutions, e-commerce vendors, e-mail marketers, OEM’s, and system integrators).  Also performed due-diligence through Project Management basis.

- Presented, evaluated, and evangelized intelligent personalization software for clients and industry-wide forums.

- Worked jointly with the sales and marketing departments to improve sales performance, brand equity, and client satisfaction.   

- Initiated venture projects through various top-level partners to diversify revenue streams.

- Certified in development and Implementation of company’s AIgent Personalization software.

 

Internet Think Tank

http://www.ittcorp.com

Park West Building, 11F

6-12-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Manager/ Technology Analyst, 1999 through 2000
Responsible for monthly forum events with a focus on educating the I.T. community in technology related issues such as advanced wireless technologies, intellectual property, project management, and so forth. Initially co-developed company infrastructure and client awareness. Daily routines included maintenance of the website, online publishing of newsletters for subscribing members, research analysis, and industry networking. Furthermore, developed projects and presentations for clients in venture capital matchmaking, technology assessment (Sector coverage in Bluetooth, WAP, i-Mode, W-CDMA, IMT-2000, eCRM, etc.), and business model planning.
- Responsible for monthly forums, business strategy, client relations, and technology research.
- Created and deployed initial company website.
- Consulted clients in business development, wireless technologies and Venture Capital opportunities.
- Spearheaded establishment of company.

The Japan Economic Institute

http://www.jei.org

1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 211

Washington, DC 20036-5302

Intern/ Research Analyst, 1998
Primarily involved with assisting 6 senior economists in compiling economic and political/ business information in addition to daily maintenance of the Macintosh mainframe and web server. Daily routines included data research/ analysis for publications using database, spreadsheet, and statistical software. In addition, gathered political information relevant to Japan-U.S. relations through Non Governmental Organizations. Occasionally represented institute at conferences and congressional forums.
- Assisted Senior Economists on publications regarding economic, corporate, and technical issues.
- Jointly worked with Public Relations manager and supervised Macintosh network.
- Provided editing and verification on published topics.

Paine Webber

http://www.painnewebber.com

Rockville Park, Rockville, MD

Intern, 1997
Hired as personal assistant for two of the senior investment brokers. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of customer portfolios and research analysis in mutual funds for growth markets. Assisted sales in growth markets mutual funds for preferred clients and institutional investors.
- Received training in management of stocks, trading, and finance.
- Evaluated reports on Asian Markets for clients.
- Represented company in Washington conferences.

Anchor Glass

http://www.ahsg.com

Tampa, Florida

Intern/ Management Assistant, 1996
Responsible for assisting management with Latin American clients and develop marketing reports in brand awareness and quality assurance. Occasionally traveled with management to Latin American destinations for assistance in translation and cultural differences. Assisted sales team in improving post-sales customer satisfaction and new client prospectus reports.
- Coordinated production of project portfolios with regional departments.
- Acted as Spanish/ English interpreter for management conferences.
- Trained in the marketing, management, and distribution departments.

 

 

 

Academic Education

 

 

New York University

2002-Present

http://www.nyu.edu

11 West 42nd 4F, New York, New York, 10016

Master’s of Science, Direct and Interactive Marketing

 Expected completion in late 2003

 

The American University

1996-1999

http://www.american.edu

4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs; Minor in International Business

 Focus: Japanese Market Inefficiencies, Trade Imbalances, and International Marketing Strategies

 

Ritsumeikan University

1996

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp

Kyoto, Japan

Language exchange and thesis fellowship, Summer 1998
 Focus: Language study, Political and Market behaviors from modern Japan-U.S.-China Relations

 

 

Languages

 

 

English, Spanish, Japanese.

 

 

Computer Skills

 

 

PC

Windows ME, NT, 2000; Linux

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, FrontPage, Visio, Project

Lotus 1-2-3

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker

Macromedia Fireworks, Dreamweaver

SPSS statistical

Silver Egg Aigent knowledge database server

Mac

Os X

Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, GoLive

Quark Xpress

Microsoft Office