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Jerónimo Martins Restauração e Serviços, S.A. As Jeronymo Business Director, I was responsible for Global Business Management, leading the definition and implementation of the strategy for the Jeronymo chain, with 22 stores, from conception to execution. I supervised a multifunctional team made up of more than 145 employees, covering different areas such as management, technical, financial, human resources, commercial and marketing. I was responsible for conducting an extensive market analysis, identifying trends and opportunities, as well as continuously innovating products and technical equipment aiming for a competitive positioning and satisfying the constantly evolving needs of customers. I led the expansion process of the Jeronymo chain, establishing and cultivating strategic relationships with owners and real estate entities, which resulted in sustainable and successful growth in new markets and locations.

In the area of ​​operational efficiency, I led a multidisciplinary team made up of 10 project managers, directing their actions throughout the supply chain to ensure the effectiveness of the implemented initiatives. I coordinated a wide range of strategic projects, ranging from reducing breakdowns, increasing productivity to efficient replacement, standardizing layouts and reducing operational costs. Each project was carefully planned to optimize processes and improve the overall efficiency of the operation. I was responsible for presenting the results obtained in the steering committees, providing detailed analyzes and strategic recommendations that drove decision-making aimed at continuous improvement. I worked with the Kayzen team to operationalize and implement operational efficiency projects, leveraging their methodologies to ensure that best practices were integrated and objectives were achieved effectively.

As Deputy Director of Operations, I led a team of 7 Area Managers responsible for 8 medium-sized stores in the Central Region and a team of 18 Directors of large-scale Stores also in the Central Region, ensuring the execution of established strategies and objectives. This team also included 6 Perishables Trainers, who ensured the continuous training of the teams and the updating of technical and operational knowledge. I was responsible for the efficient implementation of operational, commercial, marketing and human resources strategies, focusing on achieving the results foreseen in the budget.Operationally, I planned in detail the execution of the remodeling of 14 stores, ensuring the minimization of interruptions in daily operations, with coordination between internal and external teams guaranteeing the completion of the remodeling projects, within the established deadline and budget.

Responsible for leading management teams of 8 super stores in 4 areas of the Central Region, ensuring the implementation of the strategy defined for the business with a view to obtaining the results assumed in the budget. I coordinated the Bakery and Pastry Skills Center, responsible for defining the operational and commercial strategy for this business area at Pingo Doce. I planned the operationalization and implementation of the remodeling of 16 stores and the opening of 3 new stores.

JMR - Provision of Services for Distribution S.A. As a Quality and Food Safety Technician, I audited, monitored and trained perishable suppliers and also carried out store audits.I coordinated a team of 16 Quality Controllers in the North and South logistics centers. I was responsible for Certification in Organic Agriculture production mode in the Pingo Doce chain. I was also responsible for preparing and implementing the annual Fruit and Vegetable Analytical Control Plan. I represented Pingo Doce, before official entities, as a Technical Expert in food safety.

I was in charge of managing the perishables business of a Recheio business unit. I coordinated a team of 12 employees, ensuring the execution of quality, commercial, marketing and sales strategies to achieve the established objectives. I was responsible for negotiating with suppliers and managing customers for the HORECA Channel.

Setúbal, Portugal

Regional Directorate for the Environment and Natural Resources - Lisbon and Tagus Valley I coordinated field inspection teams. I was responsible for the technical analysis of licensing of agricultural WWTPs and aquaculture units. I represented the Management, before official entities, as a Technical Expert in wastewater treatment.

Strategic Management Programme

General Management Program For Retail

Degree, Zootechnical Engineering