Mikel Aizpurua

Miami, FL

currently: Job hunting


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What's your dream job?

My dream is an entry-level job in the investment or wealth management industries that puts me in an environment where I can challenge myself, enhance my business and economic know-how, and surround myself with people smarter than me to learn from them!

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Work history

KX Medical January 2007 to the present
International Brand Manager

How would you describe your time at KX Medical?

Temporarily assisting in the introduction of a branded line of generic pharmaceutical drugs and medical equipments to a number of Latin American markets. In charge of coordinating tasks necessary to legally register pharmaceutical generics in specific countries in order to bring products to market. Additionally in charge of product line exposition in upcoming FIME International Medical Event in Miami Beach, Florida.... read more
Ameriprise Financial May 2005 to July 2005
Assistant Financial Advisor

How would you describe your time at Ameriprise Financial?

*Analyzed and aligned clients' assets and resources with future goals and financial plans resulting in customized wealth management solutions for our customers, first alongside the financial advisor and then independently.
*Helped coordinate agreement between independent financial advisors on a
better process to increase company exposure to new potential clients without cannibalizing each other's sales which was presented by the financial advisor I supported.... read more
Aizpurua Funds January 2004 to December 2006
Financial Analyst

How would you describe your time at Aizpurua Funds?

*Managed over $150,000 in personal assets in the Caracas Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Caracas)
*Monitored financial instruments and produced interest rate analyses on the Venezuelan market for bond trading purposes
Drogueria Nena January 2001 to December 2002
Marketing Representative

How would you describe your time at Drogueria Nena?

*Supported an $800 million family business (www.dronena.com) in Venezuela ranked the #1 pharmaceutical wholesaler with over 33% total market share through marketing efforts.
*Part of 7 member "Pharma-Promo" team to help design and implement monthly promotional packages.
*Forecasted and evaluated
domestic pharmaceutical market's behavior (demand, growth, sales, cyclicality).
*Performed comparative analyses of pharmaceutical providers for continual improvement of margins.
... read more

Education

How would you describe your time at Wien University of Economic...?

Lived in Vienna, Austria and studied the main issues facing the European Union and effects on member states.
babson college January 2005 to December 2006
Global Business Management and Economics

How would you describe your time at babson college?

*Cumulative GPA 3.62 (Magna cum laude) ; Dean's List (Every semester)
*Recipient, G. Tavlas Achievement in Economics Award (top 5%)
*Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honors Society member
*Glavin Center Scholar
florida international university January 2003 to December 2004
International Business & Economics

How would you describe your time at florida international unive...?

*Cumulative GPA 3.72; Dean's List (Every semester)
*Golden Key International Honour Society member

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