Experience

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  Jose Maria Vargas University

  • Pembroke Pines, Fl

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Pembroke Pines, Fl

    Responsible for creating a learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the university. A part time faculty's primary responsibility is to teach class assigned and provide competent instructions and also includes student academic advising and assisting in monitoring "at risk" students. Develops new course curriculum and recommended changes as needed. Maintain adequate records of attendance, progress, and evaluation for all students enrolled in classes assigned. Encourage free and open discussion, inquiry, and expression by students.

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  LEASA Industries Co. Inc.

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Sr VP/ Chief Administrative Officer

    • Sep 1998 - Present
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Promoted to take on advanced functions while maintaining concurrent duties and responsibilities of VP / Quality Assurance and HR Director. Analyze sales reports, payroll records, and operating costs to ensure profitability, margins, and expenses are aligned with corporate goals. Coordinate all companywide production activities including personnel management, procurement planning and logistic infrastructure. Evaluate all insurance needs for the company consisting of workers comp, property, commercial vehicle, general liability, EPL, dental, health and supplemental insurance. ▪ Leadership responsibilities include staff management for a team of approximately 75 employees by facilitating recruiting, hiring, training, performance evaluation and termination.▪ Mentor new and current department managers in several key areas including personal growth and development, and team building skills; initiate group training sessions via PowerPoint presentation and offer individualized support to ensure high learning retention rates. ▪ Oversee outsourcing for high-volume product (shallots) valued in excess of $882K annually.▪ Spearheaded a successful initiative for private labeling products (white pearl onions and cippolini onions); resulting in annual sales totals in excess of $180K.Vice President/ Quality Assurance and HR Director, (5/1999 – 6/2005)Created and implemented strategic procedures and controls that promoted communication and ensured adequate information flow within the organization. Supported the development of new products and implemented sales and marketing strategies accordingly. Directed and coordinated all production activities. Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained new employees to achieve desired company objectives. ▪ Leadership responsibilities included oversight for all aspects of staff management including training, delegation of duties, performance evaluation and discipline/termination.