Jonas Garcia

Jonas Garcia (- |-| 38 years old | Metro Manila, National Capital Reg Education - University of Visayas Bachelor's, Computer Science/ IT (2002) PROFILE Experienced in Project management, Amazon and Ebay Management, Sales/business development and Virtual Assistant related work. Experience: April 2015 - Dec 2017 Amazon Product Manager/ Virtual Assistant Leitor Co Leitor Co is an online store that sells products on Amazon. They focus on selling used or brand new books, shoes and toys. Managed day-to-day tasks for sourcing products to sell in Amazon. Researched and Purchased products to sell in Amazon. Managed Seller Central - Amazon’s backend software. Updated all prices on new and old items according to market price. Handled all concerns/glitches with Seller Central. Designed and managed 80% of products for drop shipping using Gearbubble.com, merch.amazon.com and redbubble.com Researched for potential products in China to sell in Amazon. Completed daily VA tasks that was needed. Jan 2014 - April 2015 Sales and Marketing Manager/ Virtual Assistant Carthook is an E-commerce business that focus on cart abandonment recovery with customizable one-page checkout and post purchase one-click upsells for Shopify stores. • Reports directly to the managing partners. Strategic Consulting, including business plan, competitor and market analysis. Worked on sales and Marketing strategies Handled new customer registrations using different apps. Performed Demos to interested potential partners. Researched on business related tasks. Completed daily VA tasks that was needed. Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 Operations Manager Jobnation Inc   JobNation a call center training facility, recruitment and TESDA accredited facility has all the tools necessary for helping our fellow Filipinos acquire the skills needed to get jobs and create new businesses, therefore boosting the Philippine economy. We helped them mainly by providing local Filipino Jobseekers with our highly rated training, recruitment for companies in the Philippines. We trained our students at one of the many JobNation Training Centers nationwide, most notable of which is the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) proudly providing access to Filipinos in the provinces and not just Metro Manila. • Responsible for the initial site development, construction and TESDA accreditation • Strategic Consulting, including business plan, competitor and market analysis and possible Revenue options. • Managed day-to-day operations. • Reported directly to the Managing partners of the company • Represented the Company on Major Events/Conferences for business development. • Responsible for all the partnership and clients of the business. • Designed a Recruitment App. • Developed Marketing strategies Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 Project Manager Gridare Gridare is a provider of Enterprise level hosted phone solution for small to medium-sized business Privately held and based in Sydney, Australia, the Company integrates the industry's best technologies and practices to deliver a quality hosted phone solution that enables our clients to communicate with their clients more efficiently. • Reported directly to the managing partners. • Strategic Consulting, including business plan, competitor and market analysis. • Research and development of their backend CRM support system. • Assisted the managing partners in booking meetings with potential prospects. • Worked with the engineering department in improving the user interface of the VOIP system. • Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements • Identified resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. • Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Nov 2008 - Nov 2011 Business Development Director/ IT Manager ExcelAsia Business Development Director/IT Manager ExcelAsia provides industry-leading human resources (HR) solutions to more than 60 multinational companies in the Philippines. The firm is staffed by training and recruitment professionals who provide end-to-end HR solutions. As a professional and reliable service-oriented company, ExcelAsia addresses the growing HR needs of the multinational companies by developing training modules and recruitment processes for the Filipino people in mind. By working closely with clients, ExcelAsia understands critical business needs and continues to provide exceptional solutions that meet key business goals. Designing the flow and usability of the website (www.excelasiajobs.com). I handled a team of programmers and graphic designers. I also handled a team of network administrators to ensure all our 5 sites had good, stable connection. • Reported directly to the President and Vice President of the company. • Designed a job portal for internal use. • Designed a recruitment CRM linked to the internal job portal. • Creative management - Handled a team of programmers, graphic designers and network administrators. • Strategic consulting, including business plans, competitor and market analysis, sourcing strategy development and lowering attrition. • Research and development on sourcing strategies to increase the number of applicants for all branches. • Developed marketing materials for the company. • Represented the company on major events / conferences for business development. • Contributed to the development and refinement of the company’s vision and strategy. • Liaised with other executive heads on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans. • Developed, reviewed, and reported on the business development strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by all the teams in all 5 sites. • Assisted our executive search department for sourcing and profiling the right people needed. May 2008 - Nov 2008 Senior Account Manager Jobstreet.com (Philippines) The leading online recruitment provider in the country with over 3 million professionals in the database, serving the needs of recruiters and human resources department across the country. • Handled key accounts and guarantee the fastest most efficient and cost-effective way in the recruitment process. • Implemented new closing techniques to convert the prospected clients into revenue for the company. • Managed & improved the revenue contribution of assigned accounts base . • Responsible for new business acquisition & in pursuing revenue generating opportunities from existing accounts. • Provided pre/post customer service to acquire & ensure long term business relationships. • Conceptualized & implemented sales and marketing strategies geared towards the business development of the account & the Company. • Had consistent achievement of assigned targets -: Sales Account Manager Branders.com (Philippines) Branders was founded in 1999 by four friends in San Francisco, California. It has grown and evolved a lot since then, but one of our founders, Jerry McLaughlin, still runs the company. Traditionally, promotional products have been sold through catalogs or traveling sales representatives. Branders was the world’s first online promotional items company and we are also the largest online, with hundreds of employees spread across four countries and more than 100,000 customers. • Managed a book of business of key sales accounts in the U.S.A. • Met standards and deadlines on time by acquiring the targeted new clients. • Built excellent relationships with key clients while extending client base and repeat orders. • Generated revenue through a mixture of up-selling and developing existing accounts as well as pro-actively identifying and selling into new customers. • Promoted to Lead the UK Division. -: Operations Manager RCP Manufacturing Corporation, Cebu City The most trusted and leading brand for fire equipment in Cebu City since 1972. • Direct operations of this fire fighting manufacturing corporation which has been operating and serving the city since 1973. • Oversaw activities of 3 managers, supervising staff of 28. • Developed promotional plans for new and old products That increased sales by 40%. • Implemented new computer system which decreased degree of error by 25%. • Managed and developed sales accounts. • Represented the company in major events/conferences for business development. • Redirected staff duties for more effective work hours. -: Sales Manager CCH computers, Cebu City • Responsible for the whole operation of the business. • Extensive retail sales and technical support for software and computer hardware. • Handled sales, purchasing, work schedules and product inventory. • Servicing customers based on customer satisfaction and response to marketing strategies. • Created posters, banner display-developing visuals. • Trained and supervised new employees Education Ateneo de Cebu, Philippines- June 1984-March 1992. Cebu International High School, Cebu City, Philippines – June 1992- March 1998. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Visayas, Cebu City, Philippines. June 1998- October 2002. International Diploma in Computer Studies, Informatics Computer Institute, Cebu City Philippines. June 2001- March 2003 Reference Rita Ugarte- President ExcelAsia Marco Yuchenco Santos- Managing Partner JobNation inc Joel Cordova- Sales Supervisor Jobstreet.com