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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Managing the Imports Portfolios from Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and Greece

Richmond, Virginia Area

Managing the Imports Portfolios from Spain and Portugal

Tysons Corner, VA

Project management for wineries entering the US market, or changing/improving distribution channels. Competition analysis, supply chain, compliance, sales, HR, programming and marketing strategy implementation to execute a successful launch or expansion.Assist with other projects, like recruitment, training, event planning, and office management.

Arlington, VA

Responsible for the supply chain management of this leading importer of fine wine from South America and New Zealand, marketer and seller of wine from California. Main focus was on forecasting, purchasing and best practices adoption. Managed inventory levels, coordinated and reviewed key market needs. Assessed overall supply chain demand and performance.

Potomac, MD

Procured National Brand products, managing a team replenishing the stores in five markets.Led a cross functional team to develop a software tool to improve efficiency in quantity deal purchases. Collaborated with new ordering system roll out, and other process improvement initiatives within the New Stores Group. Collected costs to ensure accuracy for.

Alexandria, VA

Directed and managed a team in charge of inventory control, national and wholesale purchases for fifty states, including seven owned distribution markets. End to end supply chain management for all purchases from countries handled by the division.Total suppliers 180+, total SKUs 1200+, estimated revenue in 2010 was 100 MM.Developed and implement KPIs.

Alexandria, VA

Led the integration process of personnel and brands from the former Billington Wines into Winebow Inc., and was the main liaison with NJ HQ.Managed the challenging transition process with out disruption of the product flow.Responsible for all purchases for the division, managed inventory levels, assessed overall supply chain demand and performance for a.

Springfield, VA

Directed and managed the purchasing and logistics functions for this leading importer of fine wine from South America, specialty importer from New Zealand, Spain, France and Germany, and producer and seller of wine from California as revenue grew over 400 % reaching 36.5 MM in 2008.Worked directly with top 5 distributors implementing an innovative order.

Springfield, VA

Acted as Chief of Staff, gatekeeper to CEO, General Office Manager, and HR principal contact.  Made domestic and international travel arrangements, for individuals and groups. Supervised full scope event planning – Off-site presentations and tastings, as well as on-site company gatherings. Produced multiple recurring and ad hoc performance reports, and.

Mendoza, Argentina

Managed the apparel, shoes, and home-lines departments for this 250 MM regional retailer.Created business plans,monthly budgeting, and goals execution, as well as special events to promote customer loyalty and engagement.Managed staff of 5 purchasing 15 MM in goods, and indirectly supervised the personnel in charge of softlines in the 20 stores and.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Directly responsible for annual volume in excess of 8 MM, for the managed departments in all Super-Centers. Managed the budgeting, inventory planning, private brand development, imports, promotions, and profitability of the area, as the chain grew from scratch to to ten stores.Exceeded Back to School seasonal sales budget by 23% and gross margin dollar.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Successfully contributed establishing the brand, and building the business from the ground up. Provided full range of administrative support handling a demanding workload and consistently meeting tough deadlines. Translated in meetings and conferences. Was promoted fast due to outstanding performance, and excellent training and mentoring.

Lic., International Relations

US Equivalent: Masters in International Relations

Bachiller Bilingue En Ciencias Y Letras