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Nicholas Torres

Minneola

Summary

As a former Division 1 and professional athlete, I am seeking a position in Sales. I will positively impact the organization with the following attributes; the ability to build relationships easily and be a leader amongst my peers, the discipline to exceed the goals I set for myself, and the eagerness to continue to learn and grow. My background in athletics has shown that I have an undeniable work ethic and has also given me the competitive edge to be successful.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Baseball Player

San Diego Padres | Naranjeros of Hermosillo
Hermosillo
06.2014 - Current
  • Identify personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques and training to enhance performance.
  • Accept constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
  • Support and mentor team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
  • Exercise strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
  • Studied competitors to understand strategies and gain important advantages.
  • Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
  • Promoted disciplined, professional attitude, reducing stress before competitive play.
  • Used effective verbal and active listening skills when speaking with fans and members of the media across cultural lines and languages.
  • Maintain optimal physical fitness through training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
  • Successfully balance 60+ hours per week of athletic activities, plus travel, media and community engagement.

Timeshare Sales Representative

Capital Vacations
Kissimmee, Florida
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed customer inquiries and provided information about timeshare ownership packages.
  • Conducted tours of timeshare properties to potential buyers.
  • Negotiated prices and closing details with customers.
  • Provided guidance on financing options available for timeshares.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales transactions, including deposits, payments.
  • Created presentations highlighting features of different properties.
  • Identify customer needs and tendencies quickly in order to speak to their desires and modes of action
  • Learned to ask the right questions (third level q's)

Assistant Event Coordinator

Mexican Baseball Fiesta
Phoenix/Mesa
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
  • Helped clients produce brochures, publications and event-specific materials for optimum effect.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
  • Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
  • Implemented promotional strategies to maximize event and tournament attendees.
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling, catering and accommodations.
  • Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
  • Set up and organized sponsor and promotional material at the tournament/event site.
  • Performed any and all day-of tasks required to make the event go smoothly; ranging from players to guest request to dealing with event officials.

Quality Control Inspector

Quanta Telcom Services
Austin
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
  • Supervised active job sites to ensure safety and regulatory standards were met, holding workers far my senior accountable for quality work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obiuspo
06.2014

Skills

  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Mentoring
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills
  • Team Building
  • Team Representation and Media relations
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Elite Discipline and Adaptability
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Public Speaking
  • Contract Negotiations

Timeline

Timeshare Sales Representative

Capital Vacations
10.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Event Coordinator

Mexican Baseball Fiesta
09.2022 - 10.2022

Quality Control Inspector

Quanta Telcom Services
02.2021 - 05.2021

Professional Baseball Player

San Diego Padres | Naranjeros of Hermosillo
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

California Polytechnic State University
Nicholas Torres