* Supports sales to Central and South America.* Participates in the entire transaction process from order entry to final product delivery to the customer.* Prioritizes day to day operations to exceed suppliers and clients’ expectations.* Reorganizes and improves processes to solve problems efficiently.* Generates export shipping documents needed for customs clearance at destination countries.* Coordinates containerized ocean shipments oriented to accomplish on time deliveries.* Analyzed industry trends to obtain targeted profits by negotiating the best pricing with suppliers, carriers, shipping lines, and supply chain channels.* Translates documents in English and Spanish and when necessary interpreted conversations by phone and in person.*** Canusa is ranked within the 10th largest exporters by # of containers,

* Established International Logistics Department for the Company to identify the best distribution channel for exports, imports, and foreign to foreign shipments.* Negotiated the best possible rates with suppliers and international freight forwarders to reduce costs and maximize profits.* Coordinated with 3PL air, truck, vessel, rail, and multimodal shipments.* Researched customs laws to be in compliance when importing into the US and exporting from the US on company and customers' behalf. US Free Trade Agreements (FTA) benefits.* Updated and improved SOP, purchasing and sales procedures to accurately elaborate contracts with suppliers and customers* Controlled inventory turnover to avoid depletion of products.* Trained at SAP and Ariba, and other enterprise software to support customers’ systems automation and integration.• Addressed the importance of research, communication, and follow-up to build strong relationships with inside and outside customers.* In 2012, successfully led Impact Colors to be granted a foreign mission trade to Brazil. The US Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade implemented a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program intended to increase the number of small businesses that export and the value of exports.

World Trade Center Delaware is a private-sector, non-profit organization that works with importers, exporters, and international companies.I had the opportunity to participate in different discussions, seminars, and online training that allowed me to assist member companies with research and translation in English and Spanish. I mainly assisted with:⇨ Country and marketing research⇨ Translation English and Spanish⇨ Newsletter content and Trade Leads⇨ Databases update⇨ Coordination of events⇨ Companies advise and support for launching in international markets

• Successfully supervised a freight forwarder subsidiary office. • Evaluated transportation costs and negotiated sharper rates on customer’s behalf.• Explored opportunities to develop new business relationships• Reorganized import and export procedures prioritizing tasks and steps to facilitate paperwork flow between importers, exporters, and customs authorities. • Assisted the commercial staff in presenting their accomplishments in terms of targets and goals.• Submitted monthly report of import/export financial profit/loss results per customer.• Worked on how to effectively and efficiently track and trace shipments with airlines, shipping lines, overseas offices, and trucking companies. • Evaluated transportation schedules for timely shipments.