Raphael Fernando De Barros Email & Phone Number

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Created the Start Up concept and developed the business plan• Responsible for assembling the initial team, MVP development and early-stage launch• Leading strategic operations to launch the marketplace, setting team goals, milestones and KPIs • Developing partnerships with leading practitioners for exclusive contentAchievements:• Pitched the idea and got accepted to Brilliant's Beta incubation program at University of Ontario Institute of Technology• Invited to the panel "Entrepreneurship as a gateway to experiential learning" for insights to students in the Brilliant Catalyst 4th Anniversary• Invited as a Start Up expert to provide feedback on Pitches from Start Up Visa Companies from Alpha program Cohort 6.

Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil

• Conceived and executed the corporation's legal structure• Guided the legal and project teams through the first real estate development• Concluded the business plan and viability for the first funding round• Managed the contractor's bidding process and implemented the KPRs for the infrastructure implementation• Implemented the online sales platform and overall marketing strategyAchievements:- Concluded the planning and environmental approvals for the launch of "TerraCaxambu2" - Achieved the first funding round to cover all infrastructure costs in just 2 months

São Paulo, Brazil

• Created and implemented the organization’s vision and mission, as well as the strategic planning• Guided the business towards the goals, maintaining business capital and managing risks• Evaluated businesses economic viability and financial concepts• Managed and executed a variety of projects within real estate developments• Participated in the full cycle of projects' approval within governmental agencies, legal matters, marketing launch, sales and construction.Achievements:- Overcame ROI by 23% in a partnership into a residential building development- Developed the LOTEAR business for the implementation of 4 residential condominiums. 100% sold in the first phase.- Designed lote severance, marketing strategy and sales in just 25 days with a 15% over asking price- Implemented an online sales platform, connecting brokers with the company's team, accelerating the sales funnel by 50%

Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for operations, marketing, strategy, finance, human resources, compliance and regulations• Lead the development of the company’s strategies, procedures and policies• Conduct daily management, planning, and implementation across multiple teams• Establish strategic, measurable, and describable goals• Contribute to a competitive market panorama, expansion opportunities and business developmentsAchievements:- Implemented company in Canada- Reached ROI by 25% through market analysis, property search, purchase and renovation- Expanded business into the Private Lending sector, building an investor network for 12% ROI opportunities

São Paulo, Brazil

• Spearheaded agricultural activities and fish production under a water recirculation project• Led innovation project for captive fisheries along with multicultural teams• Identified, proposed, and implemented projects to improve operational performance• Prepared the annual budget, as well as productivity, costs and KPIs• Managed continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events and lean manufacturingAchievements:- Accomplished the certification of the first “fresh fish” processing plant for the restaurant supply chain, resulting in a record 12 hour delivery time from fish harvest to clients.- Developed the Tilapia brand “Saint Pierre”, sold by 200% over ordinary tilapia price- Implemented quality and environmental controls throughout production, resulting in the Certification from the supermarket chain Carrefour- Built partnership with Fishgen UK, leading to the exclusive representation of the “Super Male” technology in Brazil and a 30% increase in the growing performance.- Increased revenue by 150% through the pivot of the business model into the genetic technology- Invited for SEBRAE to present several seminars to help fish farmers with marketing and production strategies