career objective                              

 

results-oriented, multilingual leader seeking to leverage expertise in scheduling, purchasing, planning, and cost modeling to support organization s profitability and productivity objectives.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  consistently contribute to improved productivity, cost effectiveness, operational enhancement, and profitability through leadership, strategic planning strengths, technical expertise, and sound understanding of client needs.

 

ø  effective leadership skills honed through progressive roles within high-paced, demanding environments that required balancing of numerous tasks with varying degrees of priority.

 

ø  excel in big-picture thinking while energizing teams and building consensus among disparate groups in order to catalyze change.

 

ø  reputation for strong work ethic, exceptional commitment to customers, industry knowledge, approachability and ability to secure results by focusing on priority tasks, responding to sense of urgency and tenacious commitment to results.

 

ø  xxxxxxuent in english, spanish, french, and arabic.

 

core competencies

business systems development	team leadership & training	strategic initiatives
project planning & execution	continuous improvement	cost reduction
resource allocation	vendor & contract negotiations	communications & presentation
supply chain management	recruiting & staffing initiatives	control & standards
budget planning & administration	quality assurance	logistics management

 

key projects & accomplishments

 

  applied multilingual and international experience to promote open channels of communication within diverse work groups and organizations.

  undertook massive, 3-year construction project centered upon 200-year-old mansion and apartment building; supervised all contractors and acquired all associated raw materials.

 

professional experience                

 

trinco, s.a.r.l.-algiers, algeria                                                                                    february 2008 to present

general manager

  organize team of 15 employees to execute wide range of import-export needs for international organization and manage all aspects of negotiation, terms, purchasing, and documentation.

 

centro, s.a.-madrid, spain                                                                    october 2006 to december 2007

project manager

  oversaw 10-employee project team for major construction and interior design organization, including all contract negotiations, scheduling, purchasing, inventory supervision, and ongoing projects; ensured fulfillment of all deadline schedules. 

 

papco s.a.r.l.-algiers, algeria                                                                    january 2004 to april 2006

import manager, paper converting plant & paper mill

  assumed full accountability for entire merchandise shipping process, including preparation of all documents for customs; translated correspondence in english and spanish to french as necessary.

  substantiated all documentation from suppliers while verifying requests for quotes, letters of intent and credit, prospecting, supply contracts, and cooperative agreements.

  sourced and purchased raw materials while balancing key relationships between firm and suppliers; when necessary, negotiated terms of and conditions of purchasing contracts for raw materials.

 

arkas algerie-algiers, algeria                                                                                            october 2005

internship

  supported diverse array of shipping processes within 108-year-old turkish international transportation and services organization consisting of more than 43 combined companies.

 

education & training                       

 

university of miami-coral gables, xxxxxx

bachelor of business administration

  dean s list 3.69 gpa.

  recipient all american collegiate award for academic achievement.

 

technical expertise:

microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, access), windows operating system