Joe Jimenez Email & Phone Number

Orange County, California Area

CyberGuard Compliance, LLP (formerly known as SSAE 16 Professionals), is one of the nation's leading CPA firms performing SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 audits, SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 readiness assessments and other value-added IT audit services. The Company has performed over 1,000 SOC audits, and unlike most traditional CPA firms which focus on financial statement auditing and tax compliance, CyberGuard Compliance focuses on information security (InfoSEC), cybersecurity, and compliance related engagements. These engagements include, but are not limited to, SOC 1 Audits, SOC 2 Audits, SOC 3 Audits, SOC Readiness Assessments, ISO 27001 Assessments, PCI Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, HITRUST Compliance, Vulnerability Assessments, and Penetration Testing. We have performed audit and compliance services for clients in the United States as well as US based companies with international operations. Each of our professionals has over 10 years of relevant experience at “Big 4” and other large international or regional accounting firms. Each professional is certified as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and/or MBA (Master of Business Administration).CyberGuard Compliance offers the ultimate value proposition: competitive fees coupled with unparalleled client service and expertise.

 Effectively planned and executed a strategic and tactical plan to develop and grow the sales revenue of an existing yet underperforming territory.  Sharply reduced competitive threats by leading select school districts towards the standardization of their furniture needs saving them time and money while increasing territory sales revenue. Presented and signed select school district customers to new state and national purchasing contracts designed to save them time and money, grow territory sales volume while communicating the added value of the business relationship evolving into the role of a trusted consultant.  Managed and developed sales growth for assigned territory consisting of school districts and various other public agencies. Generation of revenue growth and territory development by way of marketplace awareness, public access resources, competitive activity as well as political and current economic climate factors.  Through strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills discovered a thorough understanding of customer needs and sold accordingly.  Leveraged the competitive advantage of the breadth as well as the depth of the available company product/service offerings and various manufactures available to present and sell in the best interest of the customer. Timely response to public bids, request for proposals (RFP) and standard quotes all developed to meet customer specifications with marketplace knowledge with the intention of being awarded a given project or order. Consulted with and leveraged the relationships with various legal state approved purchasing groups to capture and grow territory sales revenue. Developed and implemented sales strategies that supported product sales and marketing programs directed at capitalizing on critical drive periods to generate increased sales revenue and the satisfaction of customer needs.

Responsibilities included sales training, seminar presentations, and sales of product, promotions and services within sales territory. Managed current accounts and developed new business accounts. Increased retail and wholesale sales through customer service, product knowledge, space planning, inventory management and thorough follow up. Designed and implemented customized merchandising plans utilizing demographic profiles, retailer input and sales information to accommodate customer needs. Assisted independently owned and operated retail outlets to establish and implement their business plans. Assisted in the development, maintenance and growth of a new Independent Pharmacy sales channel through marketplace and competitive activity analysis and feedback. New customer/account acquisition and territory management. Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in a competitive sales environment. Developed, presented and led sales action plans that supported sales channel objectives. Assisted in training and development of new and existing sales personnel in the areas of current market development and new business acquisition. Developed specific sales strategies and tactics to decrease the competitive threat and increase market share. Due to company restructure, position was dissolved.

Bachelor’S Degree, Health Science

Cte Certificate, Secondary Education

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