1. Alejandro Cifuentes
(808)256-7997  1617 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, HI 96826  Alejandro.Cifuentes@live.com
Objective: A position in the field of Financial Services, applying experience, skills and education
Skills: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Proficient in Spanish and English, understand Portuguese
Skilled in research methods, Excel modeling, data mining, and statistical analysis
Highly organized and able to multi-task to accomplish multiple objectives
Education
Masters of Business Administration – Finance Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY September, 2010
Graduated Cum Laude
GPA: 3.7 overall, 3.85 in all Business, Finance, Accounting and Economics courses
Bachelor of Science: International Business Management Laie, Hawaii, USA
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY June, 2007
Minor: Information Systems
Graduated Cum Laude & University Honors Program Student
GPA: 3.6 overall, 3.83 in all Business, Finance, Statistics, and upper-level Economics courses
Professional Experience
The Hallstrom Group, Inc. Jan 2009 – Present
Real Estate Financial Analyst Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
 Corporate Financial Analysis: Prepares financial analysis of income-producing
real estate assets, to identify relative standing and operating levels; in preparation
for valuation work done with other team members. Examines operating costs,
income, and expenditures and forecasts future net income. Prepares cash flow
models for direct and yield capitalization approaches.
 Real Estate Analysis: Analyzes public records of real property taxes, leases and
assessments. Visits properties, photographs, and meets with real estate owners and
managers to determine condition, especial features, functionality and other factors
relevant to the valuation process. Verifies and reviews legal documents such as
leases, easements, tax maps, contracts and legal descriptions. Interprets and
illustrates data graphically, and explains complex findings in writing. Collaborates
with other team members to evaluate commercial real estate using sales
comparison, cost, and income approaches.
 Market and Economic Research: Searches and analyzes real estate records and
creates relevant transaction databases from which to evaluate property. Conducts
research of commercial real estate market and economic trends and patterns
interprets and summarizes findings. Monitors industry statistics and gathers market
demographics and factors affecting real estate.

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New England Financial – MetLife, Inc. Jan 2010 – May 2010
Financial Advisor – Intern Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
 Interviewed prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, by
discussing financial options and developing financial plans and investment
strategies.
 Monitored investment performance, reviewed and revised investment plans based
on modified needs and changes in markets.
 Recommended and arranged insurance policies and annuities products for clients.
 Collaborated in a team of professionals to establish professional objectives, and
developed and implemented strategies for achieving the objectives.
 Performed analysis and created reports on clients’ financial position.
Ohana Business Consultants Jan 2009-Dec 2009
Business Consultant Hauula, Hawaii, USA
 Assisted and encouraged the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed
at achieving corporate profitability and the efficient use of the organization’s
resources.
 Analyzed and evaluated current systems and structures.
 Discussed business and organizational shortcomings with management.
 Created and implemented entire marketing plan for the start-up company and
supervised development and distribution of company’s brand through various
distribution channels.
Brigham Young University Jun 2007-Sep 2008
Financial Accountant Laie, Hawaii, USA
 Created financial statistical reports to be used by the university President.
 Edited, budget checked, ran, and posted all university accounting entries.
 Audited financial department’s statement of operations on a monthly basis.
 Prepared account reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
 Created journal and recurring entries, using PeopleSoft technology.
 Created and maintained financial department’s website.
Previous Experience
Brigham Young University Jun 2007-Sep 2008
Resident Advisor Laie, Hawaii, USA
 Selected and implemented programs and activities to meet the needs of the
residents. Promoted living standards by educating residents on well-being and
safety. Investigated and reported violations of university and residential policies to
the student housing Manager.
Polynesian Cultural Centre June 2003-June 2004
Bilingual Tour Guide Laie, Hawaii, USA
 Oriented 20 customers in 6-hour tours to achieve cultural appreciation and
enjoyment. Executed simultaneous translations from English to Spanish during live
performances.
ServiSystems, Inc. June 2002- June 2003
Competition Analyst Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
 Executed detailed sales research and completed statistical reports of competition.