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Orlando, Florida Area

Development and Project Management Consulting- Directed the development and construction of single-family residences, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.- Established strategic partnerships with investors to secure and leverage new construction contracts, enhancing project funding and scope.- Led a team of over 50 staff members, coordinating various aspects of custom home construction projects, achieving a 35% ROI.- Managed an annual purchasing budget of $30M, optimizing cost efficiency and resource allocation.- Conducted due diligence and financial feasibility for multifamily properties.- Oversaw acquisition, development, and buildout of medical office properties, from initial planning through to project completion.- Conducted thorough due diligence and financial feasibility studies for multifamily properties, ensuring sound investment decisions.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Real Estate Investment Company- Coordinated land acquisitions, overseeing all due diligence phases to ensure seamless transactions, including site evaluations, environmental assessments, and compliance checks.- Spearheaded the selection and collaboration with an Architecture/Engineering firm for the design and development of a 110-unit condominium project.- Crafted comprehensive feasibility studies to attract potential investors, demonstrating project viability and securing funding.- Effectively presented project viability to prospective lenders to secure financial backing.- Collaborated closely with legal professionals to draft and finalize association documents, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and local laws.- Directed the investment budget of $15M, meticulously allocating resources for project expenses, construction, legal matters, and promotional marketing initiatives.- Engaged with local government officials to capitalize on potential project incentives.- Investigated the accessibility of Community Development Bonds (CDD) to secure additional funding.- Managed the contracting process with General Contractors, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints for timely project completion.- Chaired bi-monthly Board Meetings with Shareholders, fostering effective communication and alignment on strategic objectives.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Successfully negotiated real estate contracts, leases, acquisitions, and sales.- Conducted in-depth financial analysis, optimizing asset utilization.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

- Forged strategic alliances between Aker Solutions, a world-leading oil and gas conglomerate, and prominent Brazilian oil and gas companies such as Ocyan, Constellation Oil Services, and Petroserv.- Acted as the focal point, leading the delivery of proposals to clients in Brazil by leveraging information obtained from service teams and manufacturing facilities in Norway and Germany, ensuring accurate parameters, costs, and timelines were incorporated.- Negotiated proposals worth $1 billion through comprehensive market analysis and building strong relationships with client C-suite executives, leading to a 4.5% increase in market share.- Led the establishment of the Business Development Vice Presidency for a global organization in Brazil, and successfully led the team to represent the company in global meetings, conferences, and other events.- Organized and led client visits to manufacturing facilities in Norway and Germany, offering valuable insights into equipment production processes and pricing.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

- Reported to the VP Brazil of Projects and Operations and led a multidisciplinary team of 45+ executives.- Managed commercial contracts with Petrobras and International Oil Companies that generated over $800M in revenue per year.- Created project management reports for regional projects and supervised the region's Cost Management, Planning, Risk Management, and Performance Analysis operations.- Increased profitability by up to 25% by developing and negotiating change orders with clients.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

- As the Region Commercial Manager in Brazil from 2008-2010, led a team of over 20 top executives, acting as commercial and contract managers, reporting directly to the Brazil Regional VP.- Played a pivotal role as the Region Commercial Manager, overseeing key proposals preparation and actively engaging with major subcontractors, accounting for 60%-70% of each multi-million-dollar EPCI project.- Led the process of obtaining and locking down subcontractor proposals, effectively mitigating price and timeline fluctuations during project execution.- Presented key subcontractor proposals and provided crucial input, including a decisive YES or NO regarding the proposal costs, in meetings with the CEO.- Successfully negotiated over $50M in change orders with clients and contractors, maintaining expected profit margins.

Luanda, Angola

- Managed infrastructure project contracts totaling $500M, negotiating scopes, pricing, and invoices with clients.- Led complex negotiations with Angola’s government, winning a project bid to construct 10,000 low-income houses.- Evaluated and hired foreign subcontractors to execute specialized construction and assembly services.

São Paulo, Brazil

- Managed the Structured Finance Closing of three Small Hydroelectric Power Plants with an investment of $150M.- Evaluated infrastructure projects, with CAPEX ranging from $100M to $500M, using PPP and Concessions models in Brazil and abroad, in the fields of energy, wastewater, water treatment, and toll roads.- Led the structured finance and risk management teams to reach the optimal capital structure and determine the risk allocation matrix.- Worked with legal advisors to elaborate the partnership’s agreements to design the SPEs and underwrite bonds.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

- Managed the implementation of the ABC (Activity-Based Costing) project to improve the decision-making process.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Senior Project Manager - Market Expansion Department; Brazil - Utilized strong negotiation skills to secure an impressive 11% reduction in subcontractor costs, resulting in a lucrative $15M contract and significant cost savings for the bids. - Demonstrated strategic planning and successful bid preparation by securing the construction project for an $18M Marriott Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, effectively expanding market presence and driving revenue growth.Project Manager - Nuclear Power Plant, Int’l Airport and Cargo Terminals Projects; Brazil- Successfully led a cross-functional team of 600 people, driving significant revenue generation of one-third of the total $60M annual revenue and achieving a 20% profit margin. - Managed and optimized subcontractors, totaling $2M annually, while effectively overseeing the sector's monthly production costs of $3M, ensuring cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.- Successfully led various bids to expand the scope of the projects, resulting in a notable bottom-line increase of 2%-3% in EBITDA, effectively maximizing project profitability and financial performance.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance & Competitive And Organizational Strategy

Activities and Societies: LASOS - Latin American Student Organization of Simon School FMA - Financial Management Association. Full-time (2.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering

. Graduated in the top 10% of class

High School