Experience

McKinley Paper Company

• United States
• Paper & Forest Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Hometown Foods USA, Inc

• Medley, FL

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2019

  A thorough examination of manufacturing operations and accounting practices encouraged a comprehensive overhaul of processes, procedures, and controls that prompted 35% increases in production efficiencies to sustain 28% growth in sales. The implementation of a Manufacturing software accompanied by changes in accounting policies and procedures had a positive impact in the financial performance since 2014 and provided the organization with managerial tools to upkeep double digit growth ever since. Ongoing budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing cost schedule presented in the form of Dashboards, are now managerial tools used to measure performance and project continued growth with the proper production capacity, administrative and financial structure. Furthered access to cash and equity capital allowed the organization to expand, adding new products to the existing portfolio, and sustained double digit growth in sales with the acquisition of bakery equipment. Show less



Cariola Group

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Accounting Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  A comprehensive analysis of accounting procedures applied for all companies under the Holding concluded in practical and functional changes in the accounting policies and procedures. The analysis of financial reports provided opportunity to formulate recommendations, short term goals, and established key performance indicators. Ongoing Strategic planning process, plus development of budgeting and forecasting processes using the scorecard board approach to support the long term plan has allowed the organization sustained growth with the proper administrative and financial structure. Unsecured short term financing improved working capital and cash flow needed to finance the economic growth, and guarantee proper funding of business development. Streamline of the sales and collections processes allowed the company to increase net sales 8%, increasing cash inflows 20% and reducing sales returns 35%. Show less



Reverso Pumps LLC

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2012

  Detailed individual and consolidated Financial Reports presented on a timely manner, complemented with ad-hock reports and dynamic dashboards, allowing partners and management access to measured key performance indicators, variances, and trends to support decisions. Exhaustive budgeting control combined with adjusted compensation policies, effectively permitted conversion of fixed expenses into variable costs; rationalize inventories and reduction of expenses by 35% on average from 2009 through 2011. Effective redesign of internal processes, combined with strategic planning, development of new products and the implementation of forecasting, facilitated the turn down of the business in a still struggling economy. Risk management reassessment concluded in an improved corporate insurance program with rearranged coverage, limits, and deductibles while insurance premiums lowered by 20%. Show less



Panamerican Cellular Inc

• Miami, Fl

• Finance and Operations Manager

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2008

  Successfully orchestrate strategic alliance between Panamerican Cellular Inc. and International Cellular Telephone, Inc which granted the distribution of Panacell products into Latin American Market. Obtained SBA credit to improve working capital which made possible the development of Panacell Products. Streamlined accounts receivable and inventory processes improved cash conversion cycle and better turnover ratios, which combined with extended terms from manufacturers and refurbishing service partners, secured growth in sales each year. Successfully Implemented ERP system and standard cost for refurbished and job cost for repaired phones. Redesigned inventory process and controls for components and finished products reduced inventory losses and waste. Coordinated as project manager design and production of Panacell Fixed Wireless terminals and Desktop phones, and set up remote manufacturing and quality control in China, in a six months record time which allowed the company a successfully product launch in October 2006. Contracted remote manufacturing for Panacell Products in Asia and organized all logistic chain from Asia to distribution center in Miami and direct delivery to clients in Central and South America. Show less



Brightstar Corp.

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Director

  • Mar 1999 - Feb 2002

  Successfully introduced Brightstar Corporation to carriers and large distributors in Latin America that enabled the company later, to become the number one distributor in the world of Cellular Phones and value added services to carriers. Managed effectively the partnership with Motorola in Central America and Colombia, which helped Brightstar to gather its position as Motorola’s exclusive distributor for Latin America. Boosted annual sales to $ 25M in 2001 from $10M in 2000. Oversaw deployment of subsidiaries in Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, Colombia, and Dominican Republic. Based in Bogota Colombia, served as consultant for Brightstar Corp, and actively cooperated to transform the company from a trading business, into an authorized distributor for the manufacturers Ericsson and Motorola. Outlined the portfolio of services needed for the company to become a value added service provider to cellular operators in Central and South America. Brightstar presented sponsorship for my visa, and relocation to Miami, Florida. Show less



CELUMOVIL S.A. -

• Bogota, Colombia

• Director of Procurement

  • Oct 1994 - May 1998

  Oversaw supply chain management for handsets and network expansions, negotiated prices with vendors, and revised forecast according to company sales projections. Successfully implemented policies and procedures for procurement, and redefined payment guidelines with major vendors. Member of Implementation team for SAP S3 FICO module (Six months project). Organized the risk management division, and lead the reinsurance negotiations that saved 15% in average on premiums. Deployed outsourcing of inventory management and distribution for handsets that reduced the overall risk for the company, improved cash flow, and reduced company overhead. Show less



NESTLE DE COLOMBIA S.A.

• Bogota

• Foreign Trade Manager

  • Nov 1990 - Sep 1994

  Lead the reorganization of the Overseas Trade Division that lightened up the organization and delivered more responsibilities, decision and planning control to all professionals in charge of import and export of raw materials, machinery and finished products. Participated in Nestlé’s Regional Committee that coordinated relocation of product manufacturing based in competitive advantages among Andean countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru. Lead the reorganization of the Overseas Trade Division that lightened up the organization and delivered more responsibilities, decision and planning control to all professionals in charge of import and export of raw materials, machinery and finished products. Participated in Nestlé’s Regional Committee that coordinated relocation of product manufacturing based in competitive advantages among Andean countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru.



Alcatel de Colombia

• Import Manager

  • Feb 1988 - Apr 1990