Business DiversityDuring my career, I have had the opportunity to live and work in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UK and Mexico. This diversity has given me a broad understanding of different business environments and has exposed me to many different business and ethnic cultures, as well as best practices.Customer InteractionI have directly managed customer relationships and have led teams that have managed the top customers of American Express across the globe. The experiences of writing proposals, best and final presentations, contracting new business, creating joint business plans, and closing the circle with an impactful business review is second nature to me. Gained Functional ExperienceThe opportunity to work in various functions holding both functional and matrix positions, has given me a diverse overview of the inter-workings of an organization. This diversity has taught me how to achieve goals in a matrix environment and how to influence and motivate others to change behavior.Managed to a Bottom LineI have managed large P&L’s across multiple businesses and multiple product lines. At Amex, I was responsible for $4.1 billion portfolio. I am experienced in putting in place cost controls to manage to a bottom line number. At Waste Management, I created operating budgets, weekly forecasts & project management reporting and assisted in costing and preparing bids for private and government remedial clean up projects. At CH2M Hill, I managed the global $200+M Facility Budget..Managed PeopleI have over 31 years of managing people and leading teams. At CH2M Hill, I managed a globally dispersed Facilities and Real Estate team of 300+ people. At Amex, I was responsible for the Global account management of 14 of the largest charge volume customers of Corporate Services. I have a proven track record of delivering high employee satisfaction; growing and developing my direct reports; and top grading organizations.Specialties: Comprehensive experience in all aspects of corporate and field operations, including sales, accounting, purchasing and process re-engineering in both U.S and international business environments, including Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America.