Juan Romero, Jr. | Master Resume 2012

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EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Present - May 2013	Towson University - Masters Degree	Towson, MD
Applied Information Technology Program
Concentration in Information Security & Assurance

Dec. 2008	Towson University - Bachelor of Science	Towson, MD
Business Administration
Concentration in Electronic Business Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business Accreditation (AACSB)

June 2008 - Aug. 2008	Mobile Technical Training	Southv Hackensack, NJ
Mobile Electronic Certified Professional - Basic Technician, Fabrication & Uphulstery
Mobile Electronic Skills Acquired: I.C.E. (In‐Car Entertainment), Audio Video Installations, Sound Deadening, Alarm / Security Systems & Fabrication Upholstery Skills Acquired: Sewing Machine Routine Maintenance, Custom Seats, Door Panels, Headliners, Carpet, Steering Wheel

May 2009 - June 2011	T-Mobile	Lansdowne, MD
Retail Sales Associate (RSA) - Full-Time Key-holder
Voted #4 Retail Sales Associate in 2010 for over-all performance and contribution in the Baltimore Central Market of approximately 90 associates. Coach new part-time team members in preparation for consistent and excellent customer service along with viable product/service knowledge. Consult customers in making informed buying decisions concerning their wireless needs. Help customers connect with people who matter most and ensure customer retention. Research and keep abreast of rapidly evolving cellular technology while meeting and/or exceeding monthly sales goals and multi-task for efficiency of the team.

Jan. 2009 - May 2009	Sears Automotive Center	Hunt Valley, MD
Customer Service Advisor (CSA) - Full-Time
Provided guidance to help the customer make an informed buying decision on their automotive needs. Reviewed paperwork for accuracy and provide constructive criticism for other CSAs. Awarded "CSA of the Month" in February 2009.

Aug. 2005 - June 2008	Towson University: Housing & Residence Life	Towson, MD
Resident Assistant
Effectively planned, advertised, and implemented programs such as monthly (often themed) socials, educational events and routine housing update meetings. Promoted and encouraged an appreciation of diversity among residents, as well as interaction amongst residents on their floors and within the community. Ensured the safety of students as they took part in academic and social enrichment activities. Served as member of Resident Assistant Committee in 2006 with Directors + Professional Staff. Para-counselor for residents which required an in-depth familiarity with on and off-campus amenities for students in regards to academic, institutional and social resources.

June 2007 - Aug. 2007	Center For Talented Youth @ Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore, MD
Resident Assistant
Responsible for the supervision, safety, and well-being of students. Created a community where students could succeed socially and academically. Informed students of CTY rules and expectations. Ensured guidelines were followed. Served as volunteer DJ and committee member for Friday Night Dances. Prepared and conducted daily/weekend student activities and events, and assisted with impromptu residential programming.

May 2003 - Aug. 2005	Prince George's Tennis & Education Foundation	Upper Marlboro, MD
Head Coach / Part-Time Assistant Coach / Camp Counselor
Instructed tennis at several MNCPPC summer camp locations in the Prince George's County area in junction with 3+ assistant coaches. Target groups ages 7 to senior citizens. Supervised the opening and closing of camp facilities.

Oct. 2006 - Present	Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc.	Towson, MD
Founding Brother, President, Vice President, Treasurer & Website Manager
Awarded President of the Year (2008) by Unified Greek Council at Towson University. Awarded Colony of the Year 2007-2008 by the National Board of Lambda Theta Phi. Creatively marketed, organized and implemented social, educational and cultural programming (i.e. Towson Car Show SP-V8). Effectively moderate, design and provide content to the webpage at Towson University Colony of Lambda Theta Phi.

Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2008	Latin American Student Organization (LASO)	Towson, MD
Website Manager
Creatively marketed and organized social, educational and cultural programming (i.e. Noche Latina).

Oct. 2006 - June. 2007	Black Student Union (BSU)	Towson, MD
Treasurer
Worked with committees within BSU and managed an estimated budget of $1,500 per semester. Awarded Most Dedicated Member of the Year 2007

June 2006	Maryland Hispanic Youth Symposium @ University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)	Baltimore, MD
Volunteer Resident Assistant
A four-day, three night summer program that taught high school students how to afford and apply to college, and how to get a cutting edge career with a college degree. HYS brings together junior and sophomore high school students, parents, business and community leaders, and academic professionals in a program that is designed to provide students with the essential resources necessary to not only graduate from high school and prepare for college, but also to develop leadership skills that will prove instrumental in their attainment of professional careers.

Jan. 2006	LeaderShape Institute	Towson, MD
Participant
6 days of non-stop self-discovery and learning from practical experiences that build leadership concepts and abilities for12 hours a day.

Oct. 2004 - May 2005	University Residence Government (URG)	Towson, MD
Treasurer of Richmond & Newell Building Council
Managed an estimate budget of $1,200 per semester.