Project Manager and Consultant

Performed Credit Risk determinations for new and established clients via in depth analysis of their Financial and Fiscal documentation.- Supported the Commercial Department in the correct application of Renovations, Refinances, and Restructurings- Audited client folders, ensuring that documentation complied with internal and external policy- Generated reports for the Managing Board and Commercial Department detailing clients' repayment capacity, and a brief general overview of their Financial Statements

Performed a viability analysis for new businesses, thereby expanding the company's business portfolio.- Created budgets and costing models for various finished products to be imported, mainly bagged and labeled flour-based foods and roasted coffee beans. - Presented a financial and cash flow analysis. Detailed an estimated time frame for a return on investment based on projected future sales.- Acted as a liaison for communication and negotiation with foreign producers and suppliers.- Researched and began to process the paperwork and other legal procedures needed to perform the commercial importing activities.- Spearheaded talks with service providers in the import/export industry, in search for suitable quotes and budgets for activities such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution, among others.

Managed the "Dried Coffee Cherry" project, coordinating production, quality, and logistics in all 8 producing countries.Acted as liaison between the client, "Coffee Flour," and ECOM's production units around the globe Controlled production globally, thereby complying to established required production volumes per country. Increased production in key countries, like Guatemala, by 25% thanks to an effective implementation of new drying equipment and clearer communication.Performed routine visits to production units in the Americas, auditing production, inventory, and equipment used.Coordinated sample logistics to microbiological labs in USA. Analyzed results to determine next steps in production and storage of finished product.Presented and pitched investment projects to upper management with the objective of stimulating growth in production volumes. Audited said investments, verifying their correct and timely implementation. Negotiated finished product shipment, acting as liaison and translator between the client's logistics department and the production unitsDrafted sales contracts for product produced in Mexico

Participated in visits to every coffee producing state in Mexico. Performed inspections in production facilities in the aforementioned states to determine best practices Provided support to the trading team in ad-hoc tasks. Drafted sales and purchase contracts, updated the daily position, provided timely pricing information to the purchasing team in the field. Purchased and sold coffee lots in the market for hedging purposes. Supported the Cupping (quality assurance) team in the preparation of samples. Performed coffee cupping tests. Created a formal international trainee plan leveraging my personal experience as a trainee, oriented towards future coffee traders.

Maintained and updated the company's Financial Reporting Intranet content.Worked with Internal Control Systems to audit branches around the world in search of high risk procedures, and aided in the implementation of worldwide Corporate Control Standard.Renovated the Employee Group Policy and Accounting Manuals, and seamlessly translated them to the Spanish language.Liaised between upper management and the IT help-desk to make add new content and improve upon the company's Intranet infrastructure.Created and proofread PowerPoint presentations for Board meetings.Organized and filed important financial, and other confidential ECOM Group reportsCreated Desktop Procedures on how to perform essential managerial tasks, needed for the company's smooth operations.

Worked with the Catering Student Manager in order to streamline and facilitate the overall catering process.Responsible for the set up of events on and off college campus, including:- Logistics for moving catering materials and other infrastructure to and from desired locations.- Transporting food and other delicate materials to and from events.- Making sure food was in a suitable state for storage after events were finished.- Driving the Sodexo van to event destinations.- Adequately served and engaged event participants in order to uphold the company's Image and service standards.

Acted as stand in supervisor for daily activities when the section manager was out of officeAmong other HR oriented tasks, responsible for:- Contacting section manager regarding work related issues to arise in his/her absence- Filing sales recognition reports- Creating employee incentive charts and payroll reports - Performing liquidations- Controlling inventoryIncreased management productivity by:- Organizing and labeling files, hard copy sales reports and folders.