Pablo Cruz
Puerto Rican, majoring in Information Technologies Management and International Business at the University of Notre Dame, Entrepreneur focusing on the application of IT technologies for the benefit of communities and societies.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Part-Time Student |
| Industries: | Cleantech, Computing, Financial, Information Technology, Internet |
| Skills: | Business, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Guerrilla marketing, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Spanish, Viral marketing, Web design |
| Next step: | When I graduate in May, I'll be working on my newest entrepreneurial venture that focuses on B2B Networking. |
| Location: | University of Notre Dame |
| Visas: | United States |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Notre Dame |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Oriental Financial Group, San Juan, PR |
| Position: | Intern (Information Technologies Department) |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | - Researched, tested, and implemented a complete new process of network data inventory for efficient compliance of company application/software licenses
- Provided detailed recommendations for corporate data flow infrastructure and efficient channels of communication among the departments - Assisted IT employees on the reorganization and upgrade of the data center by creating a graphical interface on Excel for feasible access to all server/switch locations and details for each |
| Employer: | Student International Business Council Database Project, Notre Dame, IN |
| Position: | Team Leader and Director |
| Time period: | February 2008 - October 2008 |
| Description: | - Coordinated team participants and presented project overview to the Board of Directors of the Council
- Led project meetings with team and council members to provide input and brainstorm ideas for the web-database applications - Coordinated with Notre Dame Office of Information Technologies to create relation between the database and the dynamic website - Implementation was a success with 95% digital automation from what was once paper-based workflow |
| Employer: | Information Technologies Development Office, Notre Dame, IN |
| Position: | Student Computer Consultant |
| Time period: | August 2007 - April 2008 |
| Description: | - Organized and updated inventory information on Excel
- Wrote code (VBA) to analyze inventory data more efficiently on Excel - Installed and maintained current software programs, appliances, computers, and office equipment - Aided the department by moving computers and hardware to different locations when offices were relocated |
| Employer: | United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. |
| Position: | Intern (House Representative Luis Fortuno) |
| Time period: | May 2007 - July 2008 |
| Description: | - Analyzed and organized Congressional office information using Microsoft Excel and Access programs
- Assisted the IT engineer on implementing a secure office network database - Maintained Congressman’s Website using J-Developer - Engaged in congressional research for office staff - Represented Congressman in hearings pertaining to foreign affairs, education, and labor Conducted Research for the “Learning Beyond the Classroom” Notre Dame program |
| Employer: | Wyndham Rio Mar Resort & Spa, Rio Grande, PR |
| Position: | Lead Intern Project Manager |
| Time period: | May 2007 - July 2007 |
| Description: | - Coordinated room inspection analysis for Front Desk operations
- Recorded room inventory surveys and created an excel database for the room evaluation data |
| Employer: | United States Forest Service, Rio Grande, PR |
| Position: | Eco Guide and Interpreter |
| Time period: | May 2000 - July 2004 |
| Description: | - Led tours and assisted tourists with valuable information about the Caribbean National Rainforest “El Yunque”
- Served as interpreter for both English and Spanish speaking visitors |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Notre Dame |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Information Technologies Management / International Business, BA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Volunteer, Student Jury participant for South Bend Mock Trials Program
Volunteer Student Leader, TAKE TEN Peaceful Conflict Resolution Program Member, Organization Latin America (OLA) Team Leader, “Drafting Diversity: Enhancing our catholic Community” leadership seminar Member, Information Technologies Management Club of Notre Dame |
| Awards: | Team Leader, Notre Dame Gigot Entrepreneurship Competition (Current Semi-Finalist) Webiz www.webiz-exchange.com
CIO, Notre Dame Gigot Entrepreneurship Competition Social Venture (Current Semi-Finalist) Initiacon Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholar and Scholarship Recipient Jose E. Fernandez Scholarship Recipient of Puerto Rico |
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