Adaptable professional with hands-on business development experience in petrochemicals, fuel oil and renewable fuels in the Houston area. Focused on building open and honest relationships with suppliers and customers, and directing the corresponding supply chain networks. Skilled in contract negotiations and thinking out-of-the-box; easily adapts to changing situations and works well in team environments. Expert at Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc., Member of Expert Team at Townsend Solutions, and Biofuels Analyst at Green Pool Commodities.QUALIFICATIONS30 plus years experience in plastics, petrochemicals, biofuels and fuel components trading in the US and internationally with start-up experience and P&L responsibility; most recently purchasing heavy fuel oil. Author of multiple ethanol and biodiesel global market studies and public speaker at industry conferences.Master's in International Management-American Graduate School of International Management; Masters study in Agricultural Biochemistry; BA degree in Chemistry. Fluent in SpanishSpecialties: problem solver, leadership, strong work ethic, market and data analysis, business development, conflict resolution, relationship building, credit evaluations, customer relations, directing, documentation, financial, investment banking, logistics and supply chain, team building, marketing, Microsoft office, excellent communication skills, presentation skills, out of box thinker, reports, sales, transportation, procurement.