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Santiago, CL

São Paulo, Brasil

• As General Manager of AirlinePros in Chile, I led the startup’s strategic operations, driving significant growth, market expansion, and operational efficiency. My role encompassed product development, market entry.
• Product Innovation & Market Growth: Spearheaded the development and successful launch of 20+ innovative products, directly contributing to a 35% increase in market share. Focused on identifying emerging trends.
• Client Acquisition & Revenue Generation: Led efforts to onboard 17 new clients, generating USD 1.2M in revenue in the past fiscal year. Played a key role in driving both cargo and passenger transport volumes to/from.
• Financial & Operational Optimization: Utilized advanced financial modeling to assess and improve cost-effectiveness across the business. The analysis informed critical decisions that enhanced operational efficiency and.
• CRM Implementation & Customer Satisfaction: Directed the successful implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, resulting in a 44% increase in customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in.
• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Oversight: Acted as the legal representative for all operations in Chile, ensuring full compliance with local and federal regulations. Managed relationships with key governmental bodies.

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

• Accomplished Chief Operating Officer and General Manager with extensive experience in driving operational efficiency, leading business transformation initiatives, and executing high-impact strategies to foster revenue.
• Revenue & Profit Growth: Delivered strong business growth, achieving +10% revenue and route profit increases for four consecutive years (2015-2020). Notably led a 23% year-over-year revenue increase in FY 2018-2019.
• Operational Efficiency: Spearheaded financial transformation initiatives within Qantas’ South American (SAM) operations, leading cost-saving measures that generated over USD 210K annually. Directed comprehensive.
• Government & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivated strong, strategic relationships with key government agencies in Chile, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), Chilean Air Authority (JAC), Customs.
• Regional Sales & Market Diversification: Pioneered the expansion of SAM’s market presence by diversifying sales channels and reducing dependency on the Brazilian and Argentine markets. Led the successful penetration.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Managed and mentored a high-performing team of 40+ employees across multiple countries within SAM.

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

• Successfully launched and scaled local operations, establishing a high-performing team that adapted quickly to Qantas’ global strategic goals. Managed the cultural and operational transition, ensuring alignment across.
• Drove regional change management and led talent transformation, ensuring the right mix of skills and leadership to execute Qantas' strategic priorities in SAM (South America) and key international markets.Developed and.
• Collaborated with Qantas’ Head Office (HO) alliance team to significantly expand the airline’s reach in South America by increasing SPAs and key destinations with codeshare flights. Successfully executed strategic.
• Established and nurtured high-value partnerships with local and global agencies, resulting in a +63% increase in premium cabin revenue. Worked closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, and Network) to.
• Created detailed sales campaigns tailored to regional market dynamics, contributing to a +37% revenue increase during FY 14-15. Focused on early-bird promotions and local market insights, driving increased booking.
• Leveraged customer and market analytics to create high-impact, country-specific sales strategies, which drove substantial revenue uplifts in key regional markets.Streamlined customer service protocols to reduce risk.

Sao Paulo

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

• Diversification of Income Streams:APEC Card Generation:
• Refine Pricing and Marketing: Develop a clear, transparent pricing structure for APEC card applications and highlight its value to members. Ensure the service is promoted as both a cost-saver and a strategic tool for.
• Brand and Program Alignment: Ensure Auscham's corporate missions (e.g., trade delegations, networking events) are aligned with the current business needs of your members. Consider expanding the scope to include virtual.
• Monetization Models: Explore charging fees for participation in corporate missions (e.g., registration fees, sponsorships, or premium packages for additional services). Consider offering tailored packages to larger.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager (GM) and Board members to establish a robust financial forecasting model. Focus on both revenue generation (diversified streams like APEC cards, corporate missions, and.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish KPIs that can be regularly tracked to monitor income from new services and overall financial health. Look for benchmarks in similar chambers to better inform your budgeting.

Sao Paulo

• Start-up Leadership & Operational Setup: Spearheaded the successful startup of AVIAREPS in Brazil, overseeing the full operational setup, recruiting, and building a high-performing team in aviation and tourism. Managed.
• Financial Oversight & Reconciliation: Led the monthly reconciliation process to AVIAREPS HO, managing employee salary payments, office service provider settlements, and ticket reconciliation with online carriers.
• Business Development & Contract Acquisition: Achieved a remarkable milestone by securing 11 new GSA clients within the first 12 months of operation, including high-profile carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines and.
• Ethiopian Airlines Route Launch: Played a pivotal role in launching Ethiopian Airlines' first route to SAM. An extensive network of lawyers and local authorities was used to ensure regulatory compliance and a smooth.
• Commercial Strategy & Market Expansion: Collaborated closely with ET General Manager and local teams to develop and implement a commercial strategy for BR operations. Leveraged strong relationships with corporate and.
• Revenue Growth & Sales Optimization: Led the commercial team in executing a targeted action plan to boost direct sales, which resulted in a 20% increase in direct sales and reduced distribution costs. Achieved over.

São Paulo, Brasil

• Played a key role as part of the Emirates commercial team, contributing to the airline's successful debut in the South American (SAM) market.
• Collaborated closely with the sales team to implement Emirates commercial strategy for the Brazilian market, focusing on key areas such as backend incentives, corporate deals, travel office partnerships, and.
• Managed client relationships across several key states, including São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná, ensuring strategic growth and maintaining strong business ties.Successfully negotiated and.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Tourism And Administration