Experience

AllFly

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Worldwide



Paula M. Business Consulting

• Business Consultant

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Worldwide - Strategy consultant - Manager coaching - Marketing consultant - Project Management - Human Resources management - Business Operations and Logistics - Events Management



Space Perspective

• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Procurement and Logistics Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Space Perspective (Aerospace industry) | Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA | Nov 2022 – June 2023 • Maintained strong vendor relationships, achieved cost savings, and negotiated contracts for key categories, resulting in significant cost savings. • Approved ordering of critical goods and services to ensure seamless operations and timely deliveries. • Contracts Management: Meticulously examined and tested existing contracts to ensure compliance and optimize value. • Tracked and reported… Show more Space Perspective (Aerospace industry) | Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA | Nov 2022 – June 2023 • Maintained strong vendor relationships, achieved cost savings, and negotiated contracts for key categories, resulting in significant cost savings. • Approved ordering of critical goods and services to ensure seamless operations and timely deliveries. • Contracts Management: Meticulously examined and tested existing contracts to ensure compliance and optimize value. • Tracked and reported key functional metrics (KPI), leading to reduced expenses and improved effectiveness. • Demonstrated expertise in sourcing (RFI – RFP - RFQ) and procurement strategies, coupled with market awareness. • Led global implementation of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to transition from an outdated system for purchasing (PO) and inventory management. • Implemented sourcing ranking, developing training manuals and procedures. • Wrote and executed best practices for Purchasing, Inventory, and Procurement, optimizing operational efficiency (AS9100 compliance). • Experienced in data collection and analysis for informed decision-making. • Ensured flight readiness through meticulous logistics preparation, utilized Kanban methodology, and created detailed requirements, documentation, and roadmaps.

• Logistics Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Titusville, Florida, United States • Utilized planning expertise to drive logistics activities by creating, modifying, and implementing operational plans. • Collaborated closely with service providers to gather shipment details, resolve issues, and streamline processes. • Proficient in handling Dangerous Goods (Hazardous Materials) Transportation and Shipping across various modes of transport (ground, air, ocean). • Developed and launched a supplier scorecard and supplier survey to assess performance and gather valuable… Show more • Utilized planning expertise to drive logistics activities by creating, modifying, and implementing operational plans. • Collaborated closely with service providers to gather shipment details, resolve issues, and streamline processes. • Proficient in handling Dangerous Goods (Hazardous Materials) Transportation and Shipping across various modes of transport (ground, air, ocean). • Developed and launched a supplier scorecard and supplier survey to assess performance and gather valuable feedback. • Directly communicated with suppliers, analyzing contracts and service cost-effectiveness for optimal outcomes. • Established strong supplier relationships to mitigate risks and establish effective purchasing arrangements, leading to improved lead times, costs, and net working capital. • Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory, and distribution data to identify areas in need of improvement and implement necessary enhancements. • Implemented company-wide policies, standards, and purchasing processes, incorporating input from enterprise and field buyers to categorize strategy recommendations and develop preferred supplier relationships for pipeline equipment. • Successfully managed the processing of orders for the Engineering department, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery. • Developed streamlined procedures for the company's inventory management, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. • Applied Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve material flow and overall operational efficiencies.

• Operations Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Florida, United States • Supported team events, including organizing catering, booking event supplies, and arranging transportation to ensure seamless operations. • Neptune One: Assumed a logistics supporting role during wet-rehearsal and space test flight, contributing to mission success. • Administered co-CEO's schedules for special aerospace events involving press, ensuring smooth coordination and efficient time management. • Assisted the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with various tasks such as handling… Show more • Supported team events, including organizing catering, booking event supplies, and arranging transportation to ensure seamless operations. • Neptune One: Assumed a logistics supporting role during wet-rehearsal and space test flight, contributing to mission success. • Administered co-CEO's schedules for special aerospace events involving press, ensuring smooth coordination and efficient time management. • Assisted the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with various tasks such as handling ingoing and outgoing mail, managing job postings, and maintaining the sales customer database. • Supported accounting management by efficiently managing invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial processes. • Conducted thorough research to identify new vendors for the engineering and marketing departments, leveraging industry expertise to source high-quality suppliers. • Created a comprehensive vendor database to gain visibility and insight into the company's expenditure across suppliers, contracts, and timeframes, optimizing procurement decisions and cost management. • Coordinated facilities management, overseeing the maintenance and safety of the company's grounds, buildings, and equipment, ensuring a functional and secure workspace. • Managed badging processes for NASA/Kennedy Space Center (KSC), efficiently handling visitor, press, and new employee badging to maintain compliance and security protocols. • Developed and implemented administrative processes to support the company's growth, ensuring smooth operations and increased efficiency as the business expanded.



The Air Travel Group

• Account Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

  Orlando, Florida • Coordinated air bookings, negotiating and maintaining domestic and international airline contracts for tour operators, travel agents, sports teams, and meeting planners. • Employed information management techniques to efficiently plan travels, process orders, and forecast demand, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. • Gathered relevant data to provide quick quotes for trips and scheduled trips, improving response time and enhancing customer satisfaction. • Created… Show more • Coordinated air bookings, negotiating and maintaining domestic and international airline contracts for tour operators, travel agents, sports teams, and meeting planners. • Employed information management techniques to efficiently plan travels, process orders, and forecast demand, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. • Gathered relevant data to provide quick quotes for trips and scheduled trips, improving response time and enhancing customer satisfaction. • Created and maintained master schedules to effectively track booking changes and trip structures, ensuring accuracy and seamless coordination. • Successfully managed revenue and profitability by establishing and maintaining productive contracts with airline group departments, and optimizing financial outcomes. • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and situational awareness, efficiently resolving issues and rebooking groups during interrupted flights. Secured overnight hotel accommodations when necessary and promptly processed schedule changes to minimize disruptions. • Led special project management efforts in the summer of 2019, leveraging my expertise in events coordination and logistics to successfully organize and manage an international operation involving 3000 passengers from various cities and countries, ensuring a seamless experience from point to point. Show less



Brevard Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Assistant - VPK/HeadStart/ ESOL

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

  Cocoa, Florida • Actively participated as a valuable team member alongside teachers, leading child-initiated activities and providing support on a one-to-one or small group basis for teacher-directed assignments. • Utilized principles of applied behavior, including techniques such as pairing, planning for prompts, differential reinforcement, and data gathering and monitoring, to create effective learning environments. • Demonstrated proficiency in tailoring verbal and written communication for the… Show more • Actively participated as a valuable team member alongside teachers, leading child-initiated activities and providing support on a one-to-one or small group basis for teacher-directed assignments. • Utilized principles of applied behavior, including techniques such as pairing, planning for prompts, differential reinforcement, and data gathering and monitoring, to create effective learning environments. • Demonstrated proficiency in tailoring verbal and written communication for the school community in Spanish, ensuring effective and inclusive communication channels. • Special Projects: • Volunteered as a school representative for community events, actively engaging with the local community and fostering positive connections between the school and external stakeholders. • Provided personalized assistance to children with diverse special needs, optimizing learner engagement and promoting inclusive education practices. Show less



Latin Excursions - Extraordinary journeys

• Head Of Operations

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

  Remote • Implementation of a centralized database booking process linked with the current system, the update of documentation and information for all destinations, and the review and generation of ideas on operational management • Created and maintained new marketing campaigns, brand promotions and product lines for the company on different sites • Achievements: Generated content for the company, creating new ideas and sales campaigns. Looked for the latest trends online, making sure that they… Show more • Implementation of a centralized database booking process linked with the current system, the update of documentation and information for all destinations, and the review and generation of ideas on operational management • Created and maintained new marketing campaigns, brand promotions and product lines for the company on different sites • Achievements: Generated content for the company, creating new ideas and sales campaigns. Looked for the latest trends online, making sure that they were keeping up with public shifts in media attention Show less



Liberty International Latin America

• Product Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Apr 2011

  Buenos Aires, Argenitna • Developed tourism products to improve itineraries and increase sales to the company • Created and presented products B2B using MS Powerpoint. • Transferred schedule from an outside source and rebuilding it in Excel. • Compile and generate spreadsheets capturing key data related to the company’s active contracts. • Trained and managed new personnel to improve customer service and efficiencies • Responsible for managing 10 to 15 seasonal guides. • Proven leadership ability;… Show more • Developed tourism products to improve itineraries and increase sales to the company • Created and presented products B2B using MS Powerpoint. • Transferred schedule from an outside source and rebuilding it in Excel. • Compile and generate spreadsheets capturing key data related to the company’s active contracts. • Trained and managed new personnel to improve customer service and efficiencies • Responsible for managing 10 to 15 seasonal guides. • Proven leadership ability; demonstrated ability to build, mentor, train, grow and lead a team • Managed business operations and performance reviews of transportation providers • Applied critical thinking to find opportunities for business growth and development • Achievements: Increased sales by 20%, added commercial clients by 7% Show less