Andrew S.

Puente, MBA
Email: apuente16@schulich.yorku.ca || Phone: 504-723-5516 || https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-puente-94518429/

EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration
Schulich School of Business York University, Toronto, Ontario (January 2016-June 2017)
Elected Director of Social Affairs managed a 15-member team in development, marketing, sales, and hosting of major
events for 1200+ graduate students and faculty; managed overall portfolio budget of $160,000 CAD
GMAT Score: 710 / 92nd percentile
Schulich School of Business Alumni Bursary Two-time Recipient (January 2016 & January 2017)
Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology and Spanish
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama (August 2009-May 2013)
Auburn University Presidential Scholarship $135,000 USD merit academic scholarship
Auburn University College of Science and Mathematics Departmental Scholarship $14,000 USD academic scholarship
Researcher, Auburn University Herpetological Project (February-August 2013)
Native/Bilingual Fluency in Spanish, Ileri Advanced Spanish Program, Panama City, Panama (June-July 2011)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Health & Life Insurance Agent
USHealth Advisors, LLC, Toronto, Ontario (July 2017-present)
Onboard clients, manage client relationships, qualify leads, and increase brand awareness through inside sales
$5,000 USD first-time client sales per week
Graduate Exchange Program Coordinator
Schulich International Student Services, Toronto, Ontario (October-December 2016)
Managed project development and marketing campaigns of new inbound graduate exchange programs
Tour Leader Independent Contractor
G Adventures, Mexico & Central America (April 2014-April 2015)
Award: G Adventures Outstanding Performance recognized for exceptional customer evaluation ratings (February 2015)
Coordinated tour operations, negotiated with partners, and independently led group (5-16 passengers) culture/nature tours
across: Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, and Honduras
Outreach Assistant
Auburn University Environmental Institute, Auburn, Alabama (May-October 2013)
Developed and presented interactive sustainability education programs for groups of 50+ high school students
Biological Technician
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pickstown, South Dakota (May-August 2012)
Coordinated with a team of field biologists in researching and surveying endangered shorebird populations, breeding sites,
fecundity, and mortality rates as part of the Missouri River Recovery Program
Veterinary Assistant
Metairie Small Animal Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana (May-August 2010)
Served customers in the front office and aided in medical procedures

AWARDS & HONOURS:

National Merit Commended Scholar (2008)
Top 3% of US high school students PSAT/NMSQT college admission exam
National Hispanic Scholar (2008)
Top 2% of US Hispanic high school students PSAT/NMSQT college admission exam
National Honor Society Inductee (2008)
Spanish Honor Society Inductee (2007)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Ecology Volunteer, I.M.P.A.C.T., Auburn, Alabama (March 2010-May 2013)
Maintained facilities and prepared events at Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center
Childrens Healthcare Volunteer, San Juan de Dios Pediatric Clinic, Cuzco, Peru (May-July 2009)
Provided daily care and social enrichment for 40+ mentally and physically handicapped children
Captain, Jesuit New Orleans Rugby Team, New Orleans, Louisiana (November 2008-May 2009)
Construction Volunteer, Amigos for Christ, Chinandega, Nicaragua (August 2008)
Constructed a schoolhouse in an underserved community