Global Learner
Sebastian
Rodriguez Fermin
Sebastian Rodriguez is a recent graduate of Florida International University where he pursued a dual-degree in International Business and Finance. He aspires to promote financial ethics and to help employees set and reach their goals. I am looking forward to helping others by utilizing my skillset in a future career either commodity trading, insurance, consulting, and financial services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Operations Intern
SMT Shipping
Westport, Connecticut
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Worked in the sales operations department analyzing market trends and orders, in order to find route effective voyages for the company's vessel fleets.
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Worked closely with captains, charterers, freight traders, and port agents in order to ensure a flawless voyage.
July 2019 - August 2019
Marketing Director
Fifth Financial LLC
Miami, Florida
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Contacted real estate brokerages, realtors, and developers all over South Florida offering them a simpler loan process as part of the company’s services.
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Organized and tracked customer leads.
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Collaborated with the company’s CEO to streamline the marketing process and followed up potential clients using the Zoho platform.
March 2019 - June 2019
Sales and Marketing Intern
1BitCloud
Miami, Florida
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Assistance in identifying mining colocation providers and ASICS and mining farms around the world that may use the 1Bitcloud platform to monitor and manage mining operations from any device and location through a web based interface.
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I was exposed to how blockchain and cryptocurrencies work and participated in client pursuit, which allowed me to understand how to engage with potential clients.
May 2018 - June 2018
Operations Intern
SMT Shipping
Limassol, Cyprus
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Working at the headquarters of SMT, gave me the opportunity to learn the logistics of transporting commodities between ports.
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Oversaw maritime logistics on a global level gave me insight on the importance for the Operations and Accounting departments to work closely to ensure a perfect transaction.
June 2017 - July 2017
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business & Finance
Miami, Florida
2021 - 2018
UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCES
Member, Global Medallion Program (2018-2021)
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An interactive, participatory program consisting of an extensive series of courses and activities designed to amplify global awareness, global perspective, and stance of global engagement.
Member, Financial Planning Association (2020-2021)
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Regional chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA®), the national leadership and advocacy organization representing the financial planning community, promoting the advancement of knowledge in financial planning, supporting programs and creating an indispensable professional community experience.
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Promoted best practices and regularly meet to engage in spirited discussions and practice management conversations with matter experts in the personal financial planning services.
Member, Kappa Sigma Fraternity (2018, 2019) Treasurer (2019), Treasurer (2021)
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Manage the finance of over $8,000 per semester of the fraternity at Florida International University.
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In direct contact with our financial department at the headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia in which I closely monitor all invoices addressed.
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Became a Founding Father of the Xi-Kappa Chapter on February 6, 2021.
Volunteer, Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival (2020)
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Assisted to set up and prepare for the Wine Spectator’s Best Of The Best event at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
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Up 60 of the nation's top chefs showcased their most gourmet samples to pair with over 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's scale.
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Greeted guests and accommodated them to their table at the award-winning Contemporary American cuisine rooftop restaurant Tuyo Miami.
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The exclusive dinner was hosted by Top Chef champion Jeremy Ford, Michael Voltaggio, Michelin-starred chef Dallas Wynne, and Tuyo Miami Chef Peter Fred.