Performance-focused leader specializing in driving business growth, building solid teams, creating strategic initiatives, providing world-class customer service, and cultivating a strong company image with superior

quality eager to offer progressive experience toward maximizing an employer s bottom-line results.

International Sales & Distribution Global Business Start-Ups & Operations Business Development

LATAM Business Markets Multi-Industry Operations Outsourcing Multimillion-Dollar Sales

Manufacturing Customs Regulations Negotiations Inventory Control Product Development

Outsourcing Logistics Import / Export Strategic Analysis / Planning Trends Tracking

Project Management Warehouse Operations Distribution Team Building / Training

Highly Accomplished Executive who makes decisions to reflect positively on global business operations, who offers solutions-centric critical thinking for change-focused results, and who makes big picture decisions to align with a company s goals. Visionary Professional who rises above business challenges to improve the bottom line and achieve winning outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving scenarios with a specialization in Brazilian markets. Integral Leader who excels at analyzing customer needs, identifying lucrative growth opportunities, defining strategies for capturing new business and developing an existing client base, and attaining leverage in competitive markets. Multilingual Communicator (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, English) who builds synergistic, cross-geographic business relationships; who holds multiple citizenships; and who can travel and / or relocate across the United States, European Union, and Mercosur.

NJV Importa o & Exporta o, LTDA EPP d/b/a NJV Global, Brazil (2012 Present)

Director Business Partner

Capitalize on the opportunity to concurrently serve within a partner capacity for this growth-focused, Brazil-based business endeavor, including directing all facets of company start-up and set-up, management, control, and operations, as well as supporting initiatives to recruit top-performing associates to drive business success. Exhibit talent with identification of goods sought, cost composition, bid documents and requirements preparation, final bid limits, competition phase, homologation phase, adjudication, and contract signing.

  Cost-effectively lead all import and export operations.

  Ensure compliance with all American and Brazilian customs.

  Demonstrate a proven specialization in public tenders and open tenders.

  Coordinate high-value sales and purchases, and identify growth opportunities.

  Conceptualize, develop, and implement policies and strategies to improve business.

Emprogeo, LLC d/b/a USA Mining, LLC, Doral, FL (2010 Present)

Director

Strategically steer the setup, management, control, and supervision of cross-functional departments, including implementing policies and processes to boost business while coordinating core sales and purchases, contacting suppliers and customers, and organizing air / sea transportation. Administer quotes and bids, and determine products for optimal overseas sales and marketing. Deliver revenue-centric consulting services to Brazilian-based entrepreneurs.

  Attend highly important mining fairs in the U.S. and abroad.

  Manage major customers in Brazil, including lucrative government bids.

  Continually research and comply with both American and Brazilian customs regulations.

Shamah, Inc., Xxxxxx, FL (2003 2008)

Vice President

Directed U.S.-based office operations while managing a team of 250+ employees within a S o Paulo, Brazil factory. Implemented policies and strategies to improve business while resolving challenges to foment business, enhance manufacturing processes, and set up and coordinate satellite production cells. Coordinated manufacturing process from concept to delivery. Handled all logistics, supply chain operations, risk assessment and mitigation, and sales projections.

  Expertly directed strategic design and development of dynamic new products.

  Proactively attended major fashion shows in the U.S., Brazil, and Paris and Lyon, France.

  Engaged with high-profile customers (i.e. Avon Products, Inc.) and provided personal follow-ups.

  Liaised among top executives of key magazines and retail chains to further drive business profitability.

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Vittoria, Inc., Xxxxxx, FL (2001 2003)

President

Maximized bottom-line performance by directing all facets of daily business and financial operations, including delivering resourceful consulting services in the competitive fashion industry, as well as outsourcing in China, Brazil, and Colombia. Analyzed markets and developed strategies to boost presence. Directed all production, inventory control, and distribution.

  Competitively researched, designed, and led new product development efforts.

  Actively researched European, North, and South American tendencies for fashion items.

  Contributed knowledge and experience with local and overseas customs regulations (i.e. logistics, HTS).

Norla Importa o & Exporta o d/b/a Blue Free Importa o & Exporta o, Xxxxxx, FL (1998 2001)

Commercial Manager

Led targeted decision-making among business operations, including recruiting, training, and managing teams; coordinating sales and purchases (including commercial sales); contacting suppliers and customers; and organizing core transportation.

  Improved business by implementing policies and strategies.

  Delivered technical and market information in new technologies.

  Administered competitive quotes and bids per key South American markets.

  Regularly attended important computer and electronics fairs in the U.S. and Korea.

Norla Comercio Importa o & Exporta o, LTDA, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (1998 2001)

General Manager

Expertly directed this growth-focused subsidiary of a retail and wholesale seller of computers and electronics, including managing daily operations and team building / training, as well as coordinating all transportation, shipping, and receiving.

  Held discretionary authority to hire and / or dismiss employees.

  Proactively led local market research and strategy to boost profits.

Top Soft Com Serv Informatica LTDA, S o Paulo, Brazil (1996 1997)

Wholesaler

Directed a profit-generating wholesale team in meeting and / or exceeding international business objectives, including continually exhibiting comprehensive knowledge of products / services to boost customer satisfaction in rigorous markets.

  Profitably interacted with high-profile customers to assess needs and offer tailored solutions.

  Optimized product and market awareness by leading strategic team presentations and meetings.

Ag ncia De Correios Franqueadas Jussara, S o Paulo, Brazil (1994 1996)

Branch Assistant Manager Clerk

Spearheaded successful globally based operations for this local postal service branch, including handling all international postage and telegrams; selling stamps, money orders, and related products offered by the Brazilian Postal Services; and registering, certifying, and insuring mail, as well as supporting commercial customers as required per individual postal needs.

  Led branch-wide opening and closing operations to ensure seamless business processes.

  Upheld up-to-date knowledge of evolving postal regulations and enforced key postal laws.

Diana American Bar, S o Paulo, Brazil (1992 1994)

Assistant Manager

Drove profitable business operations while continually promoting superior customer service. Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward performing all payroll, payables / receivables, and bank deposits in alignment with key accountant requests.

  Cost-effectively negotiated and purchased business supplies, food, and beverages.

  Expertly handled financial management, including charging and processing payments.

Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese (Minor in Italian 4.0 GPA Summa Cum Laude)

Certificate in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Xxxxxx International University

Associate of Arts in International Business (4.0 GPA Summa Cum Laude)

Xxxxxx-Dade Community College

Citizenship United States Italy Brazil