Experience

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  Independent

  • Austin, Texas

  • Consulting Professional

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Austin, Texas

    Achieved along my professional career fields of expertise:• Organized the import export department, improving the efficiency in a 100%. • Expanded offer developing new products and improving quality. Created filing methods and procedures. • Established operation control systems for the 100% of ongoing trade. Handled claims and reduce impact on corporate image and profits. Conciliated interest on supplier and customer ends reinforcing a trust relationship.• Shortened the cycle billing/collection improving cash flow resources.• Reduced significantly the executive decision making process by giving feedback, advice and information results, financial situation, cash flow, business projections and strategic plans. • Managed the documentation and paperwork reducing the process time in more than 50%, minimizing mistakes. • Collaborated on the corporate philosophy and internal relations of the personnel, supported the internal communications up and down the corporate hierarchy. • Revised facility security to minimize hazards. • Developed social programs to improve the countryman quality of life. Educational, communications, health and work programs. are required.• Represented Paraguay in investment projects in European investors' conventions.• Proactive approach to problem solving and information gathering.Willing to relocate and/or travel.SkillsLogistic management, Import/exports. Finances, Cash flows, Budgeting. Contract negotiations Suppliers/customers. Information systems, Proficient in Microsoft Office.Project control, Planning, Time management. Administration management, Organization, Methods and Procedures. Customer service, Claims, Problem-solving.Goal setting, Prioritization, Delegating tasks. Leadership, Collaboration. Attention to detail. Constructive criticism.Languages: Native Spanish, fluent English. Basic French and Portuguese.

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  Bridge International Company

  • Advertising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • International Trade Director

    • Sep 2004 - May 2018

    International import-export commerce and marketing. USA domestic logistics, international logistics, trade regulations, customs compliance, free trade agreements. Buying and selling raw materials from a select group of suppliers to a select group of customers, from beginning to end at customers request.Some achievements:• Organized the import export department, improving the efficiency in a 100%. • Expanded offer developing new products and improving quality. Created filing methods and procedures. • Established operation control systems for the 100% of ongoing trade. Handled claims and reduce impact on corporate image and profits. Conciliated interest on supplier and customer ends reinforcing a trust relationship.• Shortened the cycle billing/collection improving cash flow resources.• Reduced significantly the executive decision making process by giving feedback, advice and information results, financial situation, cash flow, business projections and strategic plans. • Managed the documentation and paperwork reducing the process time in more than 50%, minimizing mistakes. • Collaborated on the corporate philosophy and internal relations of the personnel, supported the internal communications up and down the corporate hierarchy. • Revised facility security to minimize hazards. Retired on May 2018.

  • International Trade Director

    • Sep 2004 - May 2018

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  Self-employed

  • Lima, Lima, Peru

  • Independent Consultant

    • Sep 2002 - Sep 2004
    • Lima, Lima, Peru

    Independent consultant Advisor on finance, administration, marketing, international trade, human resources, projects.Clients: City Council of Lima. Non Motorized transport program. Image, events and marketing support.Orus Security. Administration, methods and procedures.The San Francisco Chocolate Factory. General advisor. Marketing, administration, methods and procedures.Bridge International Company. Support on all fields of international trade.

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  S.A.C.E. Paraguay

  • Asuncion, Paraguay

  • Branch Manager

    • Jul 1996 - Sep 2002
    • Asuncion, Paraguay

    International trade company group operating in the Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay). Dedicated to import/export dairy and meat livestock. In 1999 started to buy and slaughtered bovines for meat export activities. As supplementary activities, the company exports Quebracho wood posts and represents some Uruguayan truck freight companies. Later included Peru where a S.A.C. was created with the purpose of developing the Peruvian market in various commercial initiatives and take advantage of the international corporate infrastructure specially those related to the core of the company, Holstein livestock.- Branch Manager. Asuncion, Paraguay. Responsible for all branch management: Financial, administrative, commercial, production. In June 2000 became associate to get in charge of the Peruvian operation.- Director. Lima, Peru. Responsible for the direction and development of the company. Resigned on December 2003.

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  Rolon Arambulo Holding

  • Asuncion, Paraguay

  • Manager

    • Mar 1994 - Jun 1996
    • Asuncion, Paraguay

    Responsible of all financial and administrative management including international trade.Holding Company formed by EVEREST S.A.C.I. (Import/export and representations in the textile industry); PASTOR ROLON I.C.S.A. (Import/export garments factory and local distribution offices); STOCK S.R.L. (Chain of clothing retail shops); and lastly, DOÑA LILIA (Breeding cattle). Local market and exporters to the Mercosur.

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  Independent Consultant

  • Asuncion, Paraguay

  • Business Analyst

    • May 1992 - Mar 1994
    • Asuncion, Paraguay

    Project designer and manager, advisor and consultantWorked on matters such as human resources, finance, marketing, business administration, strategic planning, inventory control and logistics, systems, methods and procedures.

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  CHACOMER S.A.C.I. - Industrial Division

  • Asuncion, Paraguay

  • Administrative Manager

    • Mar 1991 - Apr 1992
    • Asuncion, Paraguay

    Administrative Manager. Team member to manage the project of building the biggest river port in Paraguay for Cargill in order to handle, storage and ship cereals (Soybean). Also participated on projects of grain treatment (silos, dryers, transport).Chacomer is dedicated to selling services on the areas of consulting, supervision, and directing execution of industrial and agribusiness projects. Works with product lines such as mechanical and electrical assembling equipment. Also engaged in plant maintenance. Represents and sells several well-known international brands of raw materials (Chemicals), machinery, equipment and other products for local industry.

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  C & T - Manufacturas de Cuero

  • Asuncion, Paraguay

  • General Manager

    • Nov 1989 - Jan 1991
    • Asuncion, Paraguay

    Factory dedicated to the manufacture of leather goods in general, domestic market and export.As GM I lead the development of a leather that could meet the international quality standards, developed the local and international market and increased product diversification. Contract work scheduled for two years to rebuild and revitalize the company and make it attractive for sale completed in one year. The factory was then purchased by our competitor who recognized our growing dominance.

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  Xerox del Peru

  • Lima, Peru

  • Systems Manager and Financial Assistant

    • 1979 - 1988
    • Lima, Peru

    Transnational in the business of copiers and office equipment. Manager of the information resources including Analysis and Programming Department, Data processing, Information systems, Methods and procedures, Marketing and sales of microcomputers, Special projects, Staff and personnel training, Customer and staff support. Financial assistant in budgeting, trade, planning, pricing and investments.

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  Contidata SA.

  • Lima, Peru

  • Counselor / System Analyst

    • Jun 1975 - Apr 1979
    • Lima, Peru

    Company member of the Banco Continental group dedicated to assist the necessities of information systems of their more sensitive corporate accounts.Counselor / System Analyst. Responsible of the portfolio consisting of: Xerox del Peru SA (Copiers, computers and office equipment), Copicentro SA (Copy centers and related services), Famesa (Explosives and wick manufacture), Deminex SA (Oil exploration), Incolana EPS (Wool stock trader), Lan Chile SA (Airline), Costa Sur EPS (Agricultural assortment). Project manager of: Logistics (Stocks, planning, forecasting, purchase orders); budgets; (Capital, expenses, income, cash flow, financial statements); General ledger (local and foreign currency); fixed assets; Operating Plan System (OPS first for XEROX del Peru, and later for all Latin-American affiliates).