Experience

Home Value Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Founder

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  We are a one stop shop of Home Improvement Products through different channels: Retail, Wholesale and Projects. Our products include: Laminate Floors, Cabinetry, Plywood, Melamines, Accessories and tools for the Cabinet Maker and Contractor, Kitchen and Bath Accessories, Moldings (Baseboard, Crown Moulding, Casings) and many more. Please visit us at any of our locations in South Florida. We are a one stop shop of Home Improvement Products through different channels: Retail, Wholesale and Projects. Our products include: Laminate Floors, Cabinetry, Plywood, Melamines, Accessories and tools for the Cabinet Maker and Contractor, Kitchen and Bath Accessories, Moldings (Baseboard, Crown Moulding, Casings) and many more. Please visit us at any of our locations in South Florida.



Premium Products International

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Premium Products is one of the top sources of home improvement materials in South Florida. With a variety of high quality products and a complete brand portfolio of recognized manufactures in the industry, our company guarantees our clients excellent service and prompt deliveries. We are committed to help wholesale distribution companies, large manufacturers, professional craftsmen, architects, real estate developers, and interior designers acquire the best `materials for their projects. Our knowledgeable team of specialists strive to provide fast, intelligent and efficient solutions to our clients. Show less



Cisneros

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Finance Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2015

  Participate in M&A Transactions as part of the Finance Team, perform Valuations and Due diligence in diverse Countries in LatAm from the buyers point of view: most of the businesses analyzed and transactions are with Privately held companies. Develop Business Plans and Models using current scenarios and post-acquisition analysis. Sectors Covered: Media, Entertainment, Advertising (Internet and Mobile), Consumer Goods, Education and Real Estate among others. Lead the Annual Operating Plan process for the Group of Companies in diverse countries, consolidate Budgets (P&L's and Cash Flows). Participate in diverse projects (related or not to the Group's core businesses). Show less



Venevision

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial Planning Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

  Lead the annual operating planning process for the Group of Companies including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, budget and recommendations. Perform financial modeling and ad hoc analysis developing dynamic spreadsheets that improved processes. Valuation and Due diligence of Businesses in diverse Countries from the buyers point of view. Project Management. Lead the annual operating planning process for the Group of Companies including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, budget and recommendations. Perform financial modeling and ad hoc analysis developing dynamic spreadsheets that improved processes. Valuation and Due diligence of Businesses in diverse Countries from the buyers point of view. Project Management.



PepsiCo

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial & Business Planning Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Lead the annual operating planning process for the Alaskan Region including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, budget and price determination. Present results of the planning to the Vice-President of the Western Regionn and the General Manager of each location Executed market unit performance management processes including financial diagnostics, distribution analysis and risk assessment through constant analysis of financial statements to keep track of changes to plan and forecast based on daily sales activity Perfomed financial modeling and ad hoc analysis developing dynamic spreadsheets that improved processes and trackers ensuring the achievement of planned targets. These tools have contributed to a better understanding of current market trends and focus on the products, segments and customers that reflect a negative tendency to identify solutions and reverse the pattern Analyzed trends and prior years financial information to detect excesive expenditure as well as over accrued expenses in various cost centers Assisted General Manager and Director of Retail in making decisions to improve the product mix delivering profitability improvements by reviewing and analyzing business investment contracts and agreements with local customers and determining NPV (Net Present Value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return) of the contract Show less



Corporacion Best International

• Caracas Area, Venezuela

• Financial Planner

  • Jan 2000 - Oct 2005

  Led strategic budgeting process with senior management, created financial models to forecast future financing and department needs as well as performance forecasting based on the company's strategic plan Played key role in merger with number one competitor, including pre-merger and scenario analysis, integration of inventories, personnel and administrative systems, and creation of combined financial statements Established the company's training department, developing its policies, training materials, budget, seminar logistics, and coordination of speakers based on Regionnal needs Developed product catalog and booth to showcase products and training offerings at tradeshows Show less



Corporacion Best Internacional

• Caracas, Venezuela

• Corporate Sales Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Oct 2005

  Responsible for increasing corporate sales; prospected new accounts, negotiated pricing, handled product forecasting, and built strong customer relationships resulting in over $3MM in annual revenue, which represented 25% of total company revenue Responsible for increasing corporate sales; prospected new accounts, negotiated pricing, handled product forecasting, and built strong customer relationships resulting in over $3MM in annual revenue, which represented 25% of total company revenue



Convenience Technologies de Venezuela - Contec

• Caracas Area, Venezuela

• Project Manager

  • Oct 1997 - May 2000

  Managed logistics of construction at the office as well as on-site; interfaced with engineers, designers, procurement, imports and logistics Significant Achievement: Succesfully managed the project of creation and implementation of a new design for Texaco convenience stores, which was a prototype for all stores worldwide (Texaco Las Mercedes, Caracas) Directed convenience store design and development projects from conception to completion Handled relations with international suppliers and the local branch of customers (ExxonMobil, Shell, Texaco, Trebol Gas) Show less