Experience

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  Dole plc

  • La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

  • Research Specialist

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

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  Dole

  • La Ceiba, Honduras

  • Technology Projects Specialist

    • Aug 2002 - Present
    • La Ceiba, Honduras

    • Scientific: o Flying experimental fixed-wing spray drone in banana farms.o Carrying out Lean 6-Sigma projects to increase productivity in Bananas and Limes. Savings over $130k.o Process, analyze and interpret Plague Monitoring data from Lime plantation, approximate area 150 hectares. o Process and analyze Plague Monitoring data from Banana plantations, approximate area 6,500 hectares. o Process, analyze, and interpret field data to find improved varieties in Banana cultivars, to improveproductivity, approximate area 6,500 hectares. o Assist and manage field experiments on improved Banana cultivars. o Install and manage field experiments related to Plant Breeding & Crop Improvement. o Process and analyze data from other Assigned field experiments in Banana plantations. o Assist with data analysis to find improved varieties in Pineapple cultivars, according to market specifications. • Administrative: o Use of Lean Six Sigma methodology to help increase productivity and/or reduce costs. o Assist Research Administration with budget preparation. o Assist department with cost management of field experiments worth around US$650,000 annually. o Generate billing reports of field experiments worth over US$550,000 annually. o Generate purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services acquired by the department. o Generate payment orders for supplies, equipment and services provided to the department. • Software: o Upkeep and update information in database with field experiments carried out in Latin America. o Create and manage software for data gathering and/or data processing at field experiment sites and/orlabs. o Create and manage software for cost control management at field experiment sites and/or labs.

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  Mazapan School

  • La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

  • ESL Night Instructor

    • Oct 2014 - Mar 2020
    • La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

    8-week long programs. 6 levels.Educate native Spanish-speaking adult students to learn English.

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  Cooperativa Mixta El Emprendedor

  • La Ceiba, Honduras

  • CFO

    • Apr 2003 - Dec 2011
    • La Ceiba, Honduras

    • Co-founder of cooperative with Friends with overall initial capital of US$1,500.• Legalized and registered cooperative with governmental body, Ihdecoop.• Responsible for annual US$60,000 budget.• Monthly creation and distribution of Financial Statements to Board of Directors, Fiscal Board and cooperative members.• Scenario analysis to increase revenue and reduce costs and their effect on Financial Statements.• Negotiation of credit lines with local Commerce.• Responsible for cash flow.• Direct involvement and management of loans given to clients and members.• Follow-up on approved credits and loans.• Personnel management.