Objective
O b j e c t i v e
To grow professionally based on goals and objectives in order to enhance my labor experience in Logistics and International Business.
Experience
P r o f e s s i o n a l B a c k g r o u n d
Oct ’01- May ‘07 Operadora de Ciudad Juarez S.A. de C.V. (Smart Group). -Import-Export/Logistic Corporate Manager-
Import/Export and logistic Corporate Manager of a billion dollar Retail Company, operating through different entry ports of Mexico. More than 5 years of experience Importing/Exporting perishable goods, equipment, groceries, toys, house-wares, and all kind of consumer goods related to the retail industry. Responsible to control the wellbeing of the supply chain of goods from the supplier’s facility to the company’s warehouse, including the coordination of different transport modes employed and customs clearance. Knowledge of applicable commerce laws, International Trade Agreements, and Security and Safety Regulations. Financial analysis and optimization of tax/customs duties paid, operational costs and delay costs incurred in the movement of goods. Management, recruitment and training of personnel, Internal/External customer service, and public relations enhancement with government authorities.
Sep ’00 – May ’01 Aduana Fronteriza de Ciudad Juarez.-Customs Officer-
Foreign trade and customs law officer. Physical inspection and documental verification of goods imported and exported between Mexico and United States of America. Levy fines to Importers and Exporters derived by omissions and violations of the Custom’s and Tax’s Laws.
Feb ’00 – Aug ’00 KPMG Mexico.-Foreign Trade Consultant-
Foreign trade counsel to multinational companies established in Mexico. Economic impact studies of the North American Free Agreement (NAFTA). Foreign trade audits to private companies in order to verify the fulfillment of Customs/Tax Legislation.
Education
S t u d i e s
Nov ’07 – Oct ’08
Erasmus University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Master in Maritime Economics and Logistics
Generation 2001
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Campus Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
B.A. International Business
Certification
Skils
S k i l l s
Bilingual (English and Spanish), Team player, dependable, willing to learn and travel. PC, Internet, Windows Office.
S t u d e n t A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s
Summer ‘01 Programa de Liderazgo Empresarial (PLEI), Commercial Mission IV: South America.-Commercial Promoter-
Trade Promotion of Mexican Companies in Costa Rica, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. Visits and interviews with representative companies, embassies, universities and chambers of commerce of the region. Promotion of Mexico and the Mexican sponsored companies. Market research, target market identification and establishment of commercial relations with businessmen of the region.
Summer ’99 Programa de Liderazgo Empresarial (PLEI), Commercial Mission II: Middle East.-Commercial Promoter-
Trade Promotion of Mexican Companies in India, Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey. Visits and interviews with representative companies, embassies, universities and chambers of commerce of the region. Promotion of Mexico and the Mexican sponsored companies. Market research, target market identification and establishment of commercial relations with businessmen of the region.
Sep ‘98- Nov ‘99 Student Federation of Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Ciudad Juarez. (FEITESM).-President-
President of the top student association. Coordination, planning, promotion and development of social, cultural and recreational events for the student community. Coordinator of diverse activities of the Student Council and other student associations in the Campus. Student representative in Campus activities.