1. Vic Salva<br />Centennial, Colorado, 80015 HM 303-317-6863 Cell 720-371-9757 vsalva@comcast.net<br />25 years of professional and effective leadership, management, technical, collaborative, innovation, sales and customer service skills, as well as increasing responsibility in energizing teams and building effective relationships with internal and external customers and organizations. Currently, I am a engaged in my contracting business and a regular volunteer for Habitat for Humanity while I explore opportunities to resume my professional career. <br />Professional Experience<br />The Nielsen Company<br />Sample Manager: Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Kansas City Region 2008-2011<br />Responsible for delivering stable and consistent market performance levels that fall within client expectations and contract minimums. <br />Fostered an effective communication climate and collaborative effort with Field and Membership management and staff, both at the regional and home office. <br />Successfully executed Quality Metrics by continuously improving use of field reports and tools, thereby recommending to the home office appropriate actions. <br />Proficiently managed company resources such as computers and supplies ensuring all expenses were compliant with company guidelines. <br />Engaged in proactive communication with all Stakeholders. <br />Energized my staff by developing their personal growth through coaching and career development. <br />One of 3 out of 20 Sample Managers promoted into this position and responsible for four markets, all other managers had two.<br />Market Coordinator: Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego, Salt Lake City Markets 2002-2008<br />Responsible for monitoring and evaluating a large and diverse environment involving daily market performance levels, prioritizing field work, analyzing household “No-Good” data and assigning maintenance field calls, as well as having the ability to communicate and collaborate with many external teams in and out of the field. <br />Assured product quality by developing winning strategies to ensure all quality goals and initiatives are met. <br />Achieved successful resource management by identifying cost saving opportunities and efficiencies.<br />Field Manager: San Diego, Denver and Phoenix Markets 1992- 2002<br />Core responsibility was leading teams of Field Reps to deliver stable and consistent “on-target” performance levels within their assigned territory. This required planning, organizing, and directing local operations in full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards.<br />Vic Salva<br />Page 2<br />Previous Positions Held:<br />Field Representative: Portland Metered Market<br />Sales/Sample Member Recruitment<br />Licensed General Contractor , Denver Metro - 2009- Current <br />Residential Remodel and Renovation <br />Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale , Arizona - 1981-1986 <br />Patrol Police Officer<br />Education<br />University of Phoenix, Denver, Colorado<br />Bachelor of Science in Business Management, GPA 3.9 <br />DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona<br />Technical Diploma GPA, GPA 4.0 <br />Civic Service <br /> US Army <br />82nd Airborne Division, 508th Infantry; 18th Airborne Corp, G3 Contingency Plans with a Secret Clearance <br /> <br />Community Outreach <br />National Center for Supercomputing Applications: 2001 to 2009<br />Member of the Virtual Institute on Access Grid in Education, part of the NSF-funded Engaging People in Cyberinfrastructure (EPIC). Advocating paths to career in STEM with K12 students. <br />Cherry Creek School District 1998 to 2008<br />Parent Volunteer and Community Organizer 1998 to 2008<br />Multicultural Advisor Council<br />Habitat for Humanity of Denver Metro Volunteer 2009 to present<br />Construction/Electrical<br />Speaker’s Bureau –public speaker<br />International Toastmaster 1992-2005<br />Professional Speaker’s Club<br />
