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Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

• Drove the growth and development of the US Operations Team to expand the company’s presence in North America, leading to revenue growth from less than $1M in yearly revenue to more than $40M.• Administered and coordinated the M&A Operations process for the acquisition of Wtrmln Wtr, including spearheading the seamless integration of processes and teams.• Oversaw the establishment of three strategic co-manufacturing and co-packing facilities across the USA while guaranteeing adherence to quality standards.• Cultivated a network of cold storage providers to guarantee the strategic storage of the product, maximizing cost efficiency in inland transportation and the fulfillment of orders.• Orchestrated the development and execution of new product launches across packaging, manufacturing, fulfillment, and post-sale service, including validation studies, process authority letters, and shelf-life studies.• Spearheaded the design and development of proper quality assurance procedures and parameters for product testing, manufacturing, storage, and distribution of perishable products.• Provided supervision, leadership, and direction to cross-functional teams across demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, distribution, customer success, and international logistics departments.• Handled the negotiation and closing of contracts with suppliers to guarantee the availability of raw ingredients and materials during the off season

Dominican Republic

• Oversaw the establishment and growth of the company and drove the development of sales from inception, achieving a total sales milestone of $16M in 5 years across 9 different countries in the LATAM region.• Carried out the negotiation and closing of contracts with external vendors for materials, equipment, and supplies.• Formulated and fostered strong and long-term relationships with vendors in the USA, Europe, and Korea, including facilitating yearly meetings.• Operated in a pivotal capacity by leading the negotiation and acquisition of key authorized dealerships from renowned brands for Latin American markets.• Prospected for, identified, and capitalized on a wide variety of new business opportunities, driving the growth and expansion of the customer base in Latin America and the Caribbean.• Performed the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of all employees, including providing supervision and leadership across different activities.• Leveraged extensive expertise in the design, development, and execution of company branding, marketing strategies, and legal policies.

Dominican Republic

• Conducted the purchasing and procurement of spare parts, materials, equipment, supplies, and specialized services for the company’s power plant generators in compliance with procurement regulations and procedures.• Carried out the preparation and processing of requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment while updating and maintaining documentation.• Supervised and directed the operations of the Purchasing Department Team of 4 personnel while administering a budget of over $10M.• Played a key role by presiding over and coordinating supply chain operations, evaluating purchase order claims and contracts in compliance with company policy.• Spearheaded the development and implementation of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.• Furnished leadership and guidance to personnel engaged in the purchasing, sale, and distribution of materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

As the Buyer in International Purchasing, I reviewed and analyzed purchase requisitions, developed sources of supplies, and issued bid requests to secure the most competent suppliers. I identified and selected international vendors based on price, quantity, quality, and delivery dates, placing orders accordingly. Regularly attending international expos, I developed new supplier relationships and identified business opportunities. Additionally, I served as a liaison to the sales department, ensuring timely delivery of spare parts to clients worldwide.

As an Administrative Assistant at Mangueras Cordero, C. por A., I performed data entry and reconciled expenses, invoices, and bills. I prepared reports, presentations, memos, proposals, and correspondence for the general manager, ensuring clear and effective communication. Additionally, I followed up with potential and existing clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction and managed the scheduling of appointments and meetings for the staff.