Expertise in uncovering business opportunities and driving initiatives that result in efficiency and profitability. Leveraging my skills in business development, business strategy, sales and operations management, I have delivered measurable contributions in the following areas:• Business Development: Directed growth efforts to position companies to compete in a changing marketplace. • Operation Management: Led the day-to-day operations of teams of up to 25 employees, earning recognition for exceptional leadership performance. • Technology Enhancements: Participated in designing and implementing the first electronic invoice system for a state-owned company in Mexico to save $6M in annual costs. • Cost Savings: Saved $5M by defining credit conditions for special circumstances.• Business Expansion: Spearheaded initiative to promote new franchises, resulting in the opening of 350 new locations with $960M in annual sales. • Media & Public Relation: Championed public outreach strategy and gave interviews for newspapers, television shows, and radio programs.• Risk Management: Maintained operational risk rate of 4% while national average was 16% by designing operational processes and risk controls. • Process Improvements: Reduced lead time for complex franchise authorization process by 15 days by developing streamlined policies and procedures.