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Carlos A. Castro Pinzón

Carlos A. Castro Pinzón

Visa Assistant
San Jose

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills wanting to change career path and eager to secure entry-level customer-oriented position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visa Assistant

US Embassy
San Jose , Costa Rica (On-Site)
2015.10 - Current
  • Revamp visa processes, slashing errors by 20%
  • Elevate client understanding, resulting in a 15% surge in approvals
  • Oversee a dynamic visa database, minimizing complications
  • Collaborate to achieve a 30% faster processing time, skyrocketing customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined visa application processes by implementing efficient filing systems and digital records management.
  • Assisted clients with complex visa requirements, providing detailed guidance on documentation and procedures.

English Tutor

Self-Employer
San Jose , Costa Rica (Hybrid)
2015.10 - Current
  • Foster a positive, inclusive environment, regularly assess performance, and implement improvement strategies
  • Forge productive client relationships, collaborate on goal-setting, and deploy innovative teaching methodologies with technology
  • Manage accurate records for effective progress tracking, identifying areas needing additional support.
  • Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
  • Improved student comprehension of complex texts by employing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Recruiter Specialist

IBM
Heredia , Costa Rica (On-Site)
2015.04 - 2015.08

• Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies.
• Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
• Streamlined the interview process for efficiency, resulting in faster hiring decisions.
• Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Customer Support

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Heredia , Costa Rica (On-Site)
2014.09 - 2015.04
  • Responded to inquiries from potential home buyers for online auctions on the account's website, www.homesearch.com.
  • Guided customers in navigating the website to access information about homes available for online bidding.
  • Addressed customer questions and facilitated a seamless browsing experience.

eCommerce Agent

Equifax
Heredia , Costa (On-Site)
2011.09 - 2013.01
  • Aided clients' employees undergoing third-party verification for various permissible purposes, including employment.
  • Registered, validated, and verified third parties in adherence to the Fair Credit Reporting Act policy.
  • Provided troubleshooting, problem-solving, and compliance guidance to callers.

Short Term Loan Agent

Eclipse in Action
San Jose , Costa Rica (On-Site)
2009.05 - 2011.08
  • Pre-qualified callers for short-term loan services, resolving issues such as password resets and troubleshooting.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely updates on loan application status and addressing client concerns.
  • Engaged in job fair recruiting activities.

Property Sales Fronter

The Wellington Company Asset Management Limited
San Jose , Costa Rica (On-Site)
2007.07 - 2009.04
  • Pre-qualified callers interested in Vista Pacifica Heights, a high-end gated community in the Jacó, Puntarenas area in the Central Coastal Pacific region.
  • Facilitated excellent candidates to the closer cue to efficiently close the sale of the property.
  • Consistently identifying clients' needs and presenting suitable properties accordingly.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Education Transfer

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
12.1997

High School Diploma -

Downey Senior High School
Downey, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Visa processing
  • Database Entry
  • Passport Checks
  • Document validation
  • Digital Filing
  • Maintaining Database Information
  • Application Processing
  • Customer Service
  • Organized
  • Customer-oriented
  • Communication skills

Additional Information

  • Military Experience: Persian Gulf War Veteran | U.S. Army (4 years)

Certification

Costa Rican Consulate (Los Angeles, CA) Civilian Award

Languages

Spanish, English
Native language

Work Availability

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Quote

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.
Apostle of Christ, Paul of Tarsus

Timeline

Visa Assistant

US Embassy
2015.10 - Current

English Tutor

Self-Employer
2015.10 - Current

Recruiter Specialist

IBM
2015.04 - 2015.08

Customer Support

Cognizant Technology Solutions
2014.09 - 2015.04

eCommerce Agent

Equifax
2011.09 - 2013.01

Short Term Loan Agent

Eclipse in Action
2009.05 - 2011.08

Property Sales Fronter

The Wellington Company Asset Management Limited
2007.07 - 2009.04

Associate of Arts - General Education Transfer

Rio Hondo College

High School Diploma -

Downey Senior High School

Costa Rican Consulate (Los Angeles, CA) Civilian Award

Carlos A. Castro PinzónVisa Assistant