Experience

VFF USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Administration Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Administrator at the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019



Avicola Arbaraitz,S.L.

• Washington, D.C. I Egino, Spain

• Financial Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  Provided financial/business consulting to the Manager/Owner supporting the financial activities of the company. • Updated accounting and financial procedures and policies and improved the internal control system. • Delivered quarterly financial and operational analysis reporting, giving recommendations that improved the profitability of the company. • Developed and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reported to the Manager/Owner. • Conducted variance analysis to control costs and improved the price calculation process. • Trained the Bookkeeper in advanced accounting principles and improved Manager's financial comprehension. • Forecasted cash-flows and borrow needs, reducing financing costs. • Defined a new collection policy and reduced the average collection period. Show less



Corenso Tolosana, S.A.

• Elduain, Spain

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2013

  Managed and Led a manufacturing company, belonging to a multinational corporation (MNC) which operates in 10 countries. • Oversaw the day-to-day operations. • Implemented corporate policies and guidelines and reported to the Vice-President for central Europe. • Planned, prepared and executed annual budgets and medium-term forecasts. • Performed monthly operational and financial performance analysis with the management team. • Analyzed deviations and led the development of action plans for continuous improvement that resulted in an important profit margin increase. • Researched potential suppliers and service contractors, prepared solicitations, analyzed offers and negotiated contracts, reducing expenses for the company. • Determined adequate procurement methods and contract types, developed plans for scheduling and monitoring deliveries. • Developed new customer relationships, offered tailored solutions and successfully negotiated sales contracts with key customers. • Directed the monitoring of sales contracts with the commercial team. • Managed 35 employees, including recruiting, hiring, negotiating pay increases, and termination. • Provided training and guidance to the management team. • Promoted communication, collaboration and involved the team in decision making. Show less



Corenso Tolosana,S.A.

• Quality Manager

  • Oct 1996 - Dec 2006

  Managed the quality department, leading a team of two people and reporting to the Managing Director. • Defined, implemented, led and maintained a documented quality management system using international standards and achieved the ISO 9000 certification for the company.• Developed company key indicators, analyzed deviations and proposed action plans for the continuous improvement of quality and production. • Identified operational weaknesses, implemented corrective actions, and improved the efficiency of internal processes.• Key accomplishments included the improvement of product quality, the overall quality reputation of the company and the efficiency of the process that improved the profitability of the company Show less

• Financial Manager

  • Sep 1991 - Sep 1996

  Managed financial activities, reporting directly to the Managing Director.• Responsible for the accounting of payments, receipts and overall financial operations. • Supported the Administration Manager in journal entries and in the month end closing process.• Interpreted the company’s financial results to management and recommended improvement actions. • Collaborated in the preparation of the company’s budget and reported to management monthly budget deviations and the analysis of the reasons for those deviations. • Forecasted cash-flow positions, borrowing needs and available funds for investment, significantly reducing financial costs. Managed banking relationships and negotiated credit lines and deposits. • Oversaw the extension of credits to new customers by analyzing their financial statements. Managed late payments, reducing accounts receivables.• Engaged in cost reduction analysis in all areas of the company. Supported the management team in a variety of operational decisions. • Significantly improved the costing system and the process of determining prices.• Supported the migration and implemented the new ERP system in all areas of the company and trained users. Show less