• Preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans.• Analyze operational and financial information to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management, both local and overseas, for decision making purposes.• Implement and work with Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI following the implementation of a new ERP system (billing, routing, A/P, collections) and new data structure.• Management of the procurement function with strong focus of steady delivery of product at competitive rates.

- Developed cash flow and profitability analysis for new shark gallery.- Concluded negotiations for the establishment of a tax-exempt loan facility.- Completed fixed rate swap transaction and exit New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) tranches.- Supervised the payroll function for +500 employees for 1 year while introducing extensive efficiencies.- Built and implemented a new budget software (Prophix) to improve the annual budget process.- Ensured the completion of all regulatory requirements (990, audit preparation, etc.) for this non-for-profit organization.- Worked closely with business leaders to perform analysis, reporting, and forecasts.

• Responsible for preparation of annual budget, analysis and reporting of monthly results and ad hoc projects. Streamlined monthly reporting processes to reduce manual tasks and turnaround time.• Built new business development models to analyze the profitability of new business ventures such as a +US$40M new Sea Lions exhibit, including return calculations (NPV & IRR) and estimation of key inputs.• Implemented new monthly revenue analytics process through sales/quantity analysis from ticket sales database, which yielded revenue enhancing initiatives of +US$1M.• Executed new quarterly forecast process for revenue, operating expenses and capital expenditures to provide updated guidance to management and improve the relationship between the finance and operational teams.

• Built financial models for new power generation projects in the Caribbean for a) 90MW diesel engines and b) 360MW of both combined cycle and diesel technology for a total budget of +US$600M. These financial models required return calculations (NPV & IRR levered and unlevered), forecasts of net income, balance sheet and cash flows under both USGAAP and IFRS, foreign and deferred tax calculations, consolidation, etc. Based on the outcome of such models, strategic suggestions were provided to Senior Management• Participated in commercial negotiations of Project Agreements (Power Purchase, Engineering-Procurement-Construction, Fuel Supply – both LNG & ADO) for the construction of a 360MW combined cycle power plant in Jamaica• Lead person for commercial and financial negotiations of a Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with Siemens• Coordinated between project sponsors, lead financial arranger and lenders• Performed financial projections for the negotiations of an existing Power Purchase Agreement in Trinidad• Identified new business development opportunities in the Caribbean and performed market studies throughout the region

• Created and updated financial models to analyze the performance from both operating and consolidated levels. Evaluated how strategic projects impact the overall business performance. Performed capital budgeting analyses for the approval of new investments• Performed analyses of earnings and key financial indicators to ensure alignment with financial plan, highlighting deviations and proposing correcting actions to management• Structured recovery plan for underperforming operating company• Developed financial models to analyze the profitability of new power generation projects (Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago) and to optimize different investment strategies

• Member of team responsible for the +US$1B sale of Caribbean assets by Mirant to Marubeni: assisted with Information Memorandum and Purchase & Sale Agreement, conducted site visits for bidders, project coordinator for all Q&A, provided financial modeling and structuring support• Conducted financial planning and budgeting functions of Caribbean assets

• Managed all business development aspects (writing of technical offers, negotiation of partnership agreements, recruitment of technical staff) for projects in the fields of a) privatization of former State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), b) foreign investment promotion and c) Small and Medium (SMEs) financing sponsored by the European Union / Asian Development Bank• Executed awarded projects by managing manpower, coordinating activities among stakeholders and ensured deliverables complied with multilateral agencies’ guidelines

• Designed comprehensive financial models in the transportation sector for various international locations: USA, Latin America, Africa and Asia• Led financial negotiations over US $500M on the sell-side for the successful privatization of the new Quito International Airport (Ecuador)• Implemented Project Finance and due diligence studies in Latin America and Africa; assessed the impact of alternative funding terms and optimized other aspects of bid strategy• Collaborated with senior staff to market the firm’s Project Finance services to clients