Luis Torres Email & Phone Number

Oversee the daily operations of the company. Interaction with clients, vendors and personnel to assure a smooth and productive operation.Direct the office to ensure AP, AR, PR and back-office functions run properly.Meet new clients to discuss projects and prepare estimates and contracts.Liaison with external entities like CPA firm, insurance companies, etc.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

• As a member of the executive management team, I acted as the integrator and navigator for the organization while balancing the responsibilities of stewardship with business partnership, effective leader of the finance.
• Key member to help the company grow from 2M to 30M in annual sales.
• Developed and implemented the systems and procedures to support the company’s growth.
• Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, human resources and IT departments.
• Liaison with external entities like corporate and construction attorneys, CPA firm, Insurance companies, IT provider, etc.
• Represented the company in business development events (ABC, CEA, Chamber of Commerce, CFO Intl., CFMA, Etc.)

• Multi-faceted role effectively managing and supporting concurrent construction and IT projects throughout the east corridor of the country.
• Successfully completed over 95 projects with budgets from $750K up to $14M.
• Analyze, interpret, and control the organization's financial records and operations.
• Lead a group of managers in charge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and human resources departmentsCost Containment and Innovative Revenue Streams
• Identified and architected a finance division; through process definition and goal orientation which resulted in up to $5.5M in annual revenue.
• Decreased costs $125,000 annually and improved the company’s credit rating through redesigning the accounting department and implementing an early payment program.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, DE

• Developed effective systems for accomplishing project goals and managing a group of specialists in the context of production and administration, to meet client project timeframes and outcomes successfully.
• Liaison with corporate in Germany and oversaw control project and production changes.
• Prepared, distributed, and analyzed performance information to ensure a strong ROI.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, DE

• Conducted system and process audits under VW quality norms (VDA, ISO, QS and TUV) to correct, certify and improve all internal processes
• Prepared upper management audit reports to determine a clear action route to be in compliance with internal metrics and guidelines
• Provided coaching to administrative and production areas across the plant to increase revenues and reduce cost by improving our processes

Mexico, Mexico City, MX

• Directed computer Engineers providing the Engineering School with full services across multiple platforms (Windows Server, Novell NetWare and Linux) and software programs like AutoCad, Mathlab, MS Project, etc.
• Enhanced alignment with performance standards by overseeing engineering school flagship academic and technology projects, assessing project delivery/operations, and developing metrics. Substantially contributed to.
• Evaluation and acquisition of CAD and simulation software, workstations and network equipment for the Engineering school
• Provided coaching and IT consulting services to multiple university campuses and local, state and federal government

Mexico, Mexico City, MX

• Taught and developed new CAD and engineering software curriculum for in-house and external private companies
• Analyzed and evaluated our alumni computer needs in order to anticipate future requirements
• Presented new technology via seminars and clinics to other schools or institutions