John Alexander Martinez Cortes

Flat 13, Burton Grove London, UK SE17 2NT, +44 7885433806 johnmarcor6@hotmail.com Personal Statement As a recent graduate from the University of Greenwich with an MSc in Business and Financial Economics I have been working full time to support myself throughout and after my studies. My position as Assistant Manager in the restaurant industry has provided me with opportunities to analyse results and help develop the business, as well as consolidate my strong interpersonal skills, which I have been able to develop working with people from varying cultures and backgrounds. During my previous experience as a Marketing Analyst I formulated sales analyses and market reports leading to more focussed strategies and improved results. Through my various work and life experiences I have proven to be resilient under pressure, to thrive on new challenges and to enjoy continuous learning. I am now looking for a position in your program to develop my current skill set further. EDUCATION 2011-2012 The University of Greenwich MSc in Business and Financial Economics Relevant Course Work: Advance Professional Development and Research, Statistical Methods for Research, Economic Analysis of Business Performance, Economics of Financial Markets, Applied Modelling and Data Analysis, Economics of Finance and Investment Grades: Merit (2:1) Upper Division

Dissertation Title: The Impact of the Exchange rate pass-through

on import prices, producer prices, and consumer prices index: The Case of Colombia. 2002-2007 Saint Thomas University BA in International Business Grades: 3.9/5 Merit (2:1) Upper Division

EXPERIENCE 10/2009 Current Meshkati Enterprises Limited London, UK

Assistant Manager Improving customer relations and building customer loyalty to the restaurant group with the aim of ranking amongst the three best restaurants in the area.

Gathering data, stock reports, presenting recommendations to the purchasing team and sales.

Contributing to the development of marketing strategies to promote the restaurants in the local community with targets of raising sales by 10% in the present year.

Identifying critical issues in order to streamline company strategies and processes.

05/2007 11/2008

Merck KGaA (Pharmaceutical Industry) Marketing Analyst

Continuous monitoring of competition, updating companys website, noting external changes and those resulting from the divisions activities.

Strategy development with the marketing team, with the objective of reaching sales of more than 55 million EUR for the company.

Analysing monthly sales reports and data on the balance score card and data zoon software. Reporting to the head of each division product, customer and regional (both internal and external markets) results for use in their further analysis, leading to improved market results.

Handling of international warranties with German and American suppliers.

Extracurricular Activities 06/20028/2005 Club Kiwanis Collecting funds to help children to have a proper education. Other efforts included help to clean up social areas such as parks, collecting clothing and organising food drives for the poorest people in the region. 02/200010/2001 High School Volunteer Program , at Saint Agustin College Supported organisations in educational workshops about health and safety, personal hygiene and nutrition.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Languages Computer literacy DataStream and

Spanish-mother tongue

English-fluent

Microsoft office, Internet, BPIS, Data-zoon, Main-boss applications,

STATA INTERESTS Playing Football in minor leagues, swimming and working out regularly in the gym Contemporary Latin dancing Camping and outdoor activities Travelling (so far travels have taken me to Africa, America (South and Central) Asia and Europe) Keeping up with current affairs and industry news reading the Financial Times and the Economist.

REFERENCES

On request