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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Power generation company with US$307M and GWh 3,650 in annual sales, 110 employees and 500 MW capacity. Managed US$47M OPEX, and US$ 7 M CAPEX. Developing a 200 MW photovoltaic plant plus 200 MW/4 hours in battery storage.

República Dominicana

Vertically integrated electric power company with US$218M and 901 GWh in annual sales, 198 MW of installed capacity, 8.2 MW Wind Farm, 8K TV cable and Internet residential customers, biomass boiler (4 tons of steam production), 16 thermal platforms in hotels (chilled and hot water), 256 employees, 33K customers and 60% of country’s hotel industry (41K+ hotel rooms).Define and direct execution of strategies to deliver profitable, sustainable growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Drive attainment of operational KPIs, including 4.01 hours per year in SAIDI, 10.04 in SAIFI, 100% collections rate, and 5% loss level. Diversify revenue by establishing criteria to design and implement new products and services. Plan and implement HR policies and procedures. Hold P&L responsibility for US$500M in assets plus US$49M+ OPEX and US$31.7M CAPEX annually. Manage stakeholder relationships and lead team of six direct reports.■ Propelled EBITDA 110% in four years by creating efficiencies, optimizing asset management, and diversifying portfolio 28% to add thermal energy, fiber optics, cable television, and internet services to traditional power product offerings.■ Orchestrated three-year transformation in technical operations and customer relations by implementing Smart Grid and forming 12 software licenses for Smart Service management; resulted in 6% OPEX savings.■ Added US$56M to company value without changing asset platform by increasing sales US$8M and improving profitability US$11M.■ Improved cash flow while reducing commercial budget 10% by creating and launching prepaid power, cable television, and internet services adopted by 45% of customer base.■ Reduced annual operating expenses 5% by introducing quality processes that drove continuous operational improvements and cost efficiencies.■ Nearly cut warehouse inventory in half by partnering with warehouse staff to classify every item, identify spares for dispatch, and sell unused products.

Venezuela, Rep. Dominicana, Usa, Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina

Fortune 200 company and one of the world’s leading power companies providing affordable, sustainable energy to 15 countries. Generated US$11B in revenue in 2017 and owns / manages $33B in total assets.General Manager of AES Sul Power Distribution CompanyCEO of AES Dominicana- Power Generation CompaniesGeneral Manager of EDELAP and EDES Power Distribution Companies and Dique Power PlantRegional Manager Latin America Project Delivery Climate Solutions of AES Climate SolutionsGeneral Manager of EDEEste Power Distribution CompanyCommercial Director of Caracas Power Distribution Company

Brasil-Porto Alegre

Lead power distribution company with US$856M and 9,101 GWh in annual sales with 1,200 employees. Drove improvement initiatives to meet operational and commercial KPI targets of 14.01 hours per year in SAIDI, 8.04 SAIFI, 99.26% collections rate, and 8.76% loss level. Managed US$112M OPEX and US$115M CAPEX. Led team of eight direct reports. ■ Secured 4.49% tariff increase over five years from Brazilian Regulatory Agency, representing 5% increase in revenue. Led data collection, asset identification, and cost determination for each process to justify increase.Key Objectives:Tariff reset with positive impact to the companyIncrease salesIncrease efficiency and productivity Meet operational and commercial KPIs targetsCustomer satisfaction Quality of the service

Santo Domingo-República Dominicana

Promoted to lead facilities optimization initiatives for group of gas terminal and power generation companies with US$812M and 4,944 GWh in annual sales, 240 employees and 840 MW capacity. Managed US$1,000M in assets, US$66M OPEX, and US$58M CAPEX. Led team of five direct reports.■ Achieved 107% of EBITDA target by driving power generation and natural gas sales to reach record production levels.■ Recognized with National Quality Award for recertifying ISO 9001 and 14001.■ Mitigated risks due to commodity pricing changes and grew sales US$5M by defining portfolio of large customer accounts and implementing new contracts.■ Averted financial and reputational damage from unjustified US$80M lawsuit filed by government agency against the company. Provided extraordinary stakeholder management, mitigation, and contention leadership.■ Identified potential local partner to reduce business exposure.Key Objectives:Optimize current gas terminal and power generation facilitiesMitigate changes in commodity pricesClose DPP (Power Plant) Combine CycleIdentify potential local partnerLeverage existing platform for new revenues

Argentina-La Plata, Bahia Blanca And The Souht Part Of Buenos Aires Province

Challenged to turn around three companies with US$120M and 3,677 GWh in annual sales, 825 employees and 68 MW installed, and position them for sale. Spearheaded improvements to reach KPIs of SAIDI at 14 hours per year, SAIFI at 8, 98.12% collections rate, and 11.4% loss levels. Managed US$88M OPEX and US$15M CAPEX annually. Led team of six direct reports.■ Revitalized and elevated reputation of EDELAP and EDES with 6% increase in customer satisfaction survey administered by Regional Energy Integration Commission (CIER). Created comprehensive communications plan and made high-impact investments in local communities totaling US$5M.■ Reached successfully EDELAP transfer from federal regulatory agency (ENRE) jurisdiction to Buenos Aires Province (OCEBA) for better power tariff terms, placing EDELAP in favorable conditions to reverse the financial performance by US$21M increase in sales and US$70M increase in company value.Key Objectives:Tariff reset with positive impactImprove the negative image of the companyTransfer EDELAP to the Buenos Aires Provincial Jurisdiction (OCEBA) for best regulationQuality of the servicesBuilt a strong stakeholder relation

Climate Solutions-Florida-Usa, Mexico, Brazil And El Salvador

Integrate and turn around newly acquired Climate Solutions Business "AgCert", a carbon credit producer with US$28M in annual sales and 102 employees in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador. Managed US$20M OPEX. Led team of four direct reports.■ Streamlined business with removal of US$12M in assets and 10% OPEX savings by relocating U.S. administrative functions to Mexico and Brazil.■ Lowered OPEX 33% by leading company to close 157 biodigesters with negative contribution to cash flow.■ Reduced operational and travel costs 33% by optimizing biodigester monitoring through breeder engagement in inspections and gas meter readings.Key Objectives:Managing scale and efficiency of Carbon Capture Projects Develop a carbon expertiseStreamlining the process for speed and efficiencyGuaranty data quality and securityQuick integration with AES CorporationDownsizing cost and increase production for sale

Republica Dominicana

Appointed to direct all operations of TCW-owned and AES-operated power distribution company with US$339M and 3,100 GWh in annual sales, 1,200 employees and 351K customers. Drove initiatives to strengthen culture, cost controls, and service quality, while reducing energy losses. Managed US$63M OPEX and US$22M CAPEX annually. Led team of 11 direct reports.■ Influenced country-wide paradigm shift regarding electricity theft and poor service quality by designing and deploying community program, 24-Hour Electricity City that raised awareness and formed relationships with government agencies and local communities. Losses decreased 40%+ in cities that adopted program.■ Maintained positive employee morale and productivity during two-year period of ownership issues with government of Dominican Republic in unique environment where company’s Board of Directors was comprised of three DCW executives and two government officials.Key Objectives:Reduce energy lossesTariff increaseInternal Cultural changeCustomer satisfactionCost controlPerform necessary investment to reduce losses Quality of service

Caracas-Venezuela

Transitioned from Shared Services Organization when AES acquired Caracas Electricity, vertically integrated electric power company with US$648M and 10,400 GWh in annual sales with 200 employees. Led team of four direct reports.■ Increased sales 22% and collection 30% from Central and Local government entities increasing the stakeholder management, improving the systems of control and accountability. ■ Added US$30M to cash flow with 33% vehicle fleet rationalization and 30% increase in remaining vehicle use. Developed vehicle management system, aligned transportation products with internal customer needs, and introduced self-service tools. Implemented manufacturer warranty process, on-site vehicle maintenance, and automatic renewals.■ Led accident and mishap-free transportation of five power generation turbines from Houston, TX, USA to Caracas, Venezuela. Coordinated five companies and 100+ people in analyzing rout and reinforcing bridges to support weight of these 500-ton turbines.Public Sector and Large Customers Manager Special Projects Coordination Manager.“Shared Services” Fleet ManagerVehicles and Trucks: 1200Industrial Risk Analysis and Environmental Manager.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business, Award Granted: Best International Adaptability

Bachelor Degree, Science And Military Arts-Military Engineering