Dynamic, results-driven, emotionally intelligent leader who relates well at the Board level and frontline. Excels at analysis of complex issues and development of creative solutions with superior execution in the face of adversity. Builds high performance team and helps develop people to their fullest potential.Beginning of CareerI started working for Gerdau in 2004, one of the largest steel companies in Brazil, in the procurement department. Being one of the coal procurement analyst at the companies I gained extensive experience with procurement processes and we were able to develop alternative coal suppliers to the company and reduce its coal cost by approximately 25%Specialization and Passion for ProjectsIt was after I left Gerdau in 2006 due to an invitation to work on the construction of a steel plant for ThyssenKrupp. During my 5 years at ThyssenKrupp I was responsible for the management of the Power Plant and 500kV Transmission Line Contract. My main responsibilities included claim management and negotiation, time schedule management, contract financial control, documentation management, contract communication with supplier, commercial negotiations, change management, equipment importation and right of way negotiation and strategy for 500kV Transmission Line. In 2012 upon arriving in Anglo American I had the opportunity to participate in the Minas Rio iron ore project. In Anglo American I was responsible for managing all of the equipment contracts of the project and making sure that all of the equipment bought were delivered on time within contract specification. During the progression of the project I was responsible to set up an area which gave commercial and management support to the engineers responsible for the construction contracts of the Minas Rio Project. My major responsibilities in Anglo American included claim management, time schedule management, budget control, equipment inspection before delivering, commercial negotiation, contract communication with supplier and change management. Entrepreneurship On December 2015 I had an opportunity to develop my own company in the fitness industry with a business partner. After setting up a successful indoor cycling and functional exercise studios Power Cycle was able to expand in my hometown and internationally with one business unit in Brazil and one in Dubai. After one year of international operation Power Cycle Dubai was sold to a group of local investors in the emirates.If you are interested in having a chat please email me at:rafael.damasio@icloud.com