Empowering businesses and individuals to reach new heights is my passion - let's grow together!Hello I'm Christopher Cortes, a driven and charismatic leader with a proven track record of success. With a strong educational background, including a 4.00 college GPA and two associate's degrees in Business Administration and Economics, I'm always looking for ways to learn and improve. As a student at USC Marshall School of Business, I'm excited to take my skills to the next level. With 3+ years of experience in the business world, I've developed a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork mentality. I'm fluent in Spanish and passionate about making a difference.♦ Built a successful social media marketing company from scratch, reaching over 200,000 individuals in just 6 months and securing partnerships with two local companies.♦ Proven ability to lead and train teams, with a focus on collaboration and mutual growth, and currently leading a team of three international employees.♦ Strong communication skills, with experience working with clients and team members from diverse backgrounds and receiving praise from managers and shift leads.♦ Proficient in Microsoft Excel and computer skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.♦ Founded the Future Investors of America Club at College of the Canyons, with 35 active members and a mission to educate and empower young investors.A private Spanish tutor, I helped two high school students achieve A's in their classes and received personal thanks from their parents. In my role as a shipping assistant, I received praise from coworkers and managers for my strong work ethic and was promoted to oversee the organisation of boxes. As a host at Chili's, I maintained high morale despite being severely understaffed and trained new hosts on the job. And as an employee at Jersey Mike's, I quickly learned on-the-job training and collaborated with team members to achieve common goals.I'm a member of the National Society of Leaders and Success (NSLS) and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor's College society (PTK), and I'm committed to using my skills and experience to make a positive impact. I'm excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Let's work together to achieve greatness!