Bernely Chaustre Email and Phone Number
Bilingual corporate financial planning professional with an engineering background and experience in global oil and gas and banking industries. Master's degrees in management and Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York). Expertise in business case evaluations, financial planning and analysis, root cause analysis, financial modeling, portfolio management, financing, and project management. What sets me apart is my analytical thinking, with outstanding abilities for finding the way to meet goals, effective communication, cross-functional and C-suite relations, problem-solving, detail-oriented, leadership, management, and negotiation.
Grid Advisors, Llc
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Senior Associate ConsultantGrid Advisors, Llc Feb 2024 - PresentHouston, Texas, United StatesConsulting and training in project financing and due diligence reviews and audits of projects in the energy sector• Evaluates investments for the operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems, and advises in independent due diligence reviews and audits -
Financial Planning And Analysis, Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance AdvisorFreelance (Self Employed) Jan 2022 - Dec 2023Greater Houston AreaManagement support services for international companies, focused on decision-making processes, performing root analysis, business case evaluations, financial modeling, economic analysis, projects’ feasibility evaluations, business development strategy, and financing structure. -
Tax Preparer-RemoteCac Tax Llc Jan 2022 - Apr 2023Orlando. United StatesRegistered as Tax Prepared in the IRS for the 2022 and 2023 tax seasons (01/2022-04/2023 and 01/2023-04/2023), Prepared tax returns and participated in tax preparers groups and intensive training. Completed training in payroll-DOL regulations, E-verify, Companies incorporation.
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Independent Economic Consultant / AdvisorGamma Química De Venezuela Sep 2019 - Dec 2021Caracas, VenezuelaMid-size chemical company for water treatment, oil and gas chemicals and equipment supplies, reverse osmosis, and ultrafiltration• Performed business case evaluations using the Discounted Cashflow method (DCF), and prepared documentation to support top management decisions-making process for capital investments (projects, divestitures, acquisitions, portfolio ranking). Evaluated several financing sources and schemes (project and corporate finance, with/without export credit agencies, venture capital), decision-trees analyses and other aspects that could impact the expected results (contractual, strategic, operational, incentives and tax issues)• Advised the CEO and senior management on the project portfolio analysis, by considering operational process, developing financial models, performing the economic evaluation, including financing, strategic, contracting and operational issues, and determining the expected returns (Net Present Value). Delivered presentations, executive reports and business plan• Analyzed and estimated returns for projects such as chemical plants for a petrochemical company (NaClo, clorosoda NaOH and HCL plants and an Hypochlorite train upgrade), waste and process- water treatment projects in Venezuela and Argentina, and participation in four ongoing oil production associations in T&T, considering 5-20 years projected cash flow, organization, SWOT analysis, sensitivity and scenarios analysis, financing and the preparation of executive report or business plan. Total investment $160 million• Designed and executed long-term financial planning seminars for the C-suite personnel and managers, to determine the operational fees to include in medium to long-term service proposals• Valuated 50% of a gasket production plant and determined expected return using the DCF method. 90% of its production was for oil joint ventures-JV in the Orinoco Belt, one of the largest crude deposits worldwide -
Financial Advisor / TreasurerEnvironmental Solutions De Venezuela Esvenca Headquarters Apr 2017 - Jan 2020Caracas, VenezuelaMid-size Venezuelan supplier of drilling fluids and environmental control services for the oil & gas industry. Full time as TreasurerAnalized and advised the CEO about the benefit/return of potential projects/investments, by using de DCF method, and presented the results to the Board of Directors and in some instances, to international investors. The analysis included variables forecast, development of financial models, financing schemes, scenarios and sensitivity analysis, risk evaluation, and projected financial statements. Delivered presentations and executive reports or business plan• Led the financial planning, 12 weeks cash flow, control of largest A/R, revolving credit’s renewal, and relations with local and international financial institutions• Performed business case evaluations, financial modeling, and economic analysis, presenting investment proposals with expected results to the CEO, Board of Directors, and international investors• Performed a price valuation of a 40% participation in an oil production Joint Venture (JV) and the strategic development and economic evaluation of several projects for the Oil and Gas industry such as wells water and steam reinjection, wastewater treatment, a bioethanol power plant in Argentina and a dual combined cycle power with solar generation in Guyana. Total investment $427 million• Prepared the financial model and economic evaluation of the oil-production recovery plan for JVs for the Orinoco belt, the recovery of a nickel mine plant, and gold secondary recovery from residual sands, for a total investment of $242 million. Presented these projects to international investors• Developed a market study and economic evaluation for the renovation of a calcium carbonate plant in Maturin and a preliminary valuation analysis for an asphalt production plant sale, for a total investment of $237 million
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Professional Expert-Financial AdvisorPentech Mar 2014 - Nov 2018Caracas, VenezuelaMultinational Consulting specialized in oil and gas projects and business, petrochemicals, and power generation• Advise the president and commercial group on the return estimation of medium to long-term projects, by using de DCF method. The analysis included variables forecast, development of financial models, financing schemes, scenarios and sensitivity analysis, risk evaluation, and projected financial statements. Delivered presentations and executive reports or business plan• Prepared the financial results presentation and business plan for a US$220 million (MM) steel plant in Florida, considering a 20-year operational period. Delivered Business Plan including the projected financial statements, financial indicators, sensitivity, and scenarios analysis• Conducted 2 training seminars for 50 project engineers, commercial, and top management each, about the information required and procedure to determine the long-term service fees using the DCF method• Evaluated the upgrader margin for different feedstock mixes for Aruba and Petrobicentenario refineries/upgraders and updated the economic evaluation. Included potential synergies with existing infrastructure or other contractors in the area, scenarios evaluation, stages execution, the use of free capacity, use of services and facilities outside battery limits, other feedstock mixes, venture capital, and Export-Credit Agencies participation. $10 billion investment• Developed financial models and performed economic evaluations for proposal purposes, for projects such as a Power plant in Panama, the safe disposition of accumulated petroleum coke in the Jose area, Gas compression plants and infrastructure reconditioning in Maracaibo Lake, participation in an oil pipeline project in Colombia, cogeneration in agro-industrial complexes, and the review of the translation to Spanish of the economic evaluation and financing planning reports for a of a petrochemical plant in Bolivia. Total investment $3.5 billion -
Guest ProfessorUniversidad Simón Bolívar Apr 2005 - Mar 2015Caracas, VenezuelaPublic institution with scientific and technological orientation. According to QS World University Rankings 2015, the USB has the No. 2 position nationally, while ranked No. 34 in Latin America. Guest Professor, together with professors from the Department of Economics and Economics and Administrative Sciences. Subject: Financial Planning and Management (CE8601)Quarters: April-July 2005/ January-March 2006 to 2015 (10 terms). Jury Evaluator for several Special Undergraduate Works of this graduate program. Specialization program "Natural Gas Business Management". Focus on Financial planning scope, projects’ economic evaluation, gas projects financing. -
Infrastructure ManagerOrganización Italcambio Jun 2013 - Mar 2014Caracas, VenezuelaOldest and Largest Foreign Exchange House in VenezuelaCoordinated the contracting and execution of remodeling and opening of new agencies, negotiation with the agency owner of moving activities, closing of agencies, coordination of disassembly of furniture and equipment and moving to the new location, repairs of the premises to be disincorporated, transfer of goods to a new location, and evaluation of potential offices and warehouses to be used by the group. -
International AssociateCica Life Insurance Company Of America Jul 2012 - Jun 2013Caracas, VenezuelaA subsidiary of Citizens Inc., incorporated in Colorado, USA. It offers life insurance, annuities, and other productsMarketed in Venezuela Whole Life Insurance Policies. Participated in the training offered in Caracas and Texas -
Administration ManagerBanco De Venezuela Mar 2010 - Sep 2011CaracasLargest Venezuelan Bank, which underwent a transition to public institution in 2010. +500 agencies nationwide• Coordinated the operation of 4 units: Administrative Services (general services and purchasing), Administration (budget execution and accounting), Contracting, and Real Estate management units, including coordination of agencies and offices’ supplies and maintenance contracting nationwide • Managed the agencies and offices’ maintenance’ contracting nationwide, obtaining a 30% reduction in related costs, and coordinated the administrative actions for the absorption and integration of 94 agencies nationwide within the established time frame• Led the change management change management initiatives within the administrative domain, facilitating the transition from a private to a public bank. Included contracting, payments, insurance coverage, budget control, and reports. Oracle ERP system. Reviewed and evaluated ongoing contracts and payments status, and prepared and executed the conversion plan in the available timeframe. Created and led the initial activities of the Contracting unit and Contracting Committee, obtained the approval for the levels of delegation, and developed procedures for contracting and contracts administration, payments process, budget execution, assets inventory and assignments, and petty cash handing• Prepared and executed a communication plan to inform all the units about the new regulatory framework, with special emphasis on the Commercial, Bank products, Marketing, and Infrastructure units. Performed 10 training sessions with the participation of Vice-presidents and managers. Coordinated several conferences for the employees locally and nationwide about the main changes as a public institution• Coordinated the relation with regulators and other financial institutions (Central Bank, Finance Ministry, Banks Superintendence, Planning and Budget Minister, among others) -
Finance And Administration ManagerFogade - Venezuelan Social Protection Fund For Banks Deposits Jul 2005 - Mar 2010CaracasBanks Deposits Guarantee Fund. FOGADE is functionally equivalent to FDIC in the US• Started as a real estate and movable assets manager. Coordinated the administration, maintenance, and surveillance services for 2500+ real estate nationwide. Led the planning and start-up for the preparation of a massive real estate sale proposal for 2000+ real estate• Coordinated the promotion, negotiation, and sale of 100+ real estate to public entities and contributed to the preparation and execution of real estate auctions• Managed 5 units: Treasury, Accounting, Financial Planning & Budget, Administrative Services, and Infrastructure.• Handled the relationships with national and international financial institutions and regulatory authorities. • Managed the restructuring of the investments' portfolio, nationally and internationally and the guarantee payment of banks’ deposits during the 2008 banks crisis. • Developed the new investment guide, led the Investment Committee, was a principal member of the Contracting Committee, led the solution of audit and other regulators’ observations (80%+), and participated in the liquidation of Banco Latino International (US) in 2009
Bernely Chaustre Education Details
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4,37/5.00 Cum Laude
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernely Chaustre
What company does Bernely Chaustre work for?
Bernely Chaustre works for Grid Advisors, Llc
What is Bernely Chaustre's role at the current company?
Bernely Chaustre's current role is Financial Planning and Analysis | Corporate Finance | Financial modeling, Bilingual. Help management achieve financial goals in their decision-making process by performing business case analysis.
What schools did Bernely Chaustre attend?
Bernely Chaustre attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Universidad Simon Bolivar.
Who are Bernely Chaustre's colleagues?
Bernely Chaustre's colleagues are Alberto Levy Ferre.
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