HECTOR V. BARRETO — RESUME
Hector V. Barreto P.O. Box 55086 Irvine, CA 92619 | Phone : 949-200-6844 Fax: 866.496.1944 E-mail: hbarreto@barretoinc.com | ||
Strengths : | Recognized national and international leader-strong manager, accomplished public speaker, extensive media experience, nationwide network, successful fundraiser, bi-lingual, bi-cultural, numerous awards. | ||
Professional Experience: | 07/06- present | Barreto Inc. | L.A., CA. |
President & CEO Barreto Associates is a Southern California based international business consulting firm focused on developing relationships between major corporations and small business with emphasis on women, minorities and veteran owned businesses. | |||
10/86-present | Barreto Insurance & Financial Services | L.A., CA | |
President Owner of general insurance agency, responsible for all the management marketing, promoting and selling of products to the Hispanic marketplace. Offer individual health and life insurance. Corporate life and health plans – including vision, dental and disability | |||
07/01- 07/06 | U.S. Small Business Administration | Wash., D.C. | |
Administrator Nominated to the post by President Bush and approved by unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate. Responsible for delivering financial and business development programs to America’s entrepreneurs. With a portfolio of direct and guaranteed business loans and disaster loans worth more than $60 billion, SBA is the nation’s largest single financial backer of small business. | |||
10/95-07/01 | TELACU/Barreto Financial Services | L.A., CA | |
President and Owner Securities Broker Dealer specializing in the distribution of mutual funds and annuities to non-profit government and private sectors. Specialize in employee benefit programs, Deferred Compensation Programs, Qualified Retirement Plans, (401k), Government Pension Programs, Business Insurance and Group Life, Disability & Health Plans | |||
5/84 – 10/86 | Miller Brewing Co. | South Texas , TX | |
Area Manager Responsible for 70 million dollar sales territory (13th largest in U.S). Developed and implemented sales and marketing programs; trained distributor management and sales personnel; provided continuous market analysis to corporate and regional offices. | |||
7/83 – 5/84 | Miller Brewing Company | Dallas, TX | |
Merchandising Representative Monitored marketing activities of Miller Brewing Co. brand’s throughout the southwest, conducted promotional activities, public relations. | |||
Education : | 1983 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO |
Bachelor of Science of Business Administration, Management /Spanish | |||
Designations : | Harvard Business School: Executive Education Program NASD Security Licenses: Series 7 Securities Agent, Series 24 General Securities Principal, Series 27 Financial Securities Principal, Series 6 Securities, Series 63 Blue Sky Life and Disability Agent Certified Life Underwriter Studies Aguila Azteca award- President Vicente Fox | ||
Associations and Boards : | The Latino Coalition, Chairman of the board, 2006- Present Commissioner, California Economic Development Commission, 2007-Present President’s Export council- Bush administration United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vice-Chairman, 1999-2002 2000 Legislative Chair, 2002 Convention Chair T.E.L.A.C.U. Industries, member of the board of directors Hispanic Chamber Alliance – Chairman and founder Latino Business Political Action Committee – Chairman and founder Latin Business Association, Past Chairman, Vice-chairman Latin Business Association Institute, Past Chairman GE Financial Advisory Board Blue Cross Agent Advisory Board Sempra Energy Advisory Board New America Alliance Founding Member CA Latino Medical Association Advisory Board Venice Family Clinic Foundation Board Red Cross, Past Vice-Chair of Board YMCA, Past Member of Board Coro Foundation Graduate | ||
Interests and Activities : | Basketball, jogging, weight training, reading and travel | ||
Personal Background : | Married, three children |