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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Possess over 25 years of Executive Management experience in multicultural manufacturing. This includes the following responsibilities:
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Oversee all Human Resource functions... Negotiate, administer, extend, terminate and renegotiate contracts; evaluate performance relative to stated specifications... Set short-term and long-range goals and objectives for company and staff... Engage in _ wide range of problem-solving activities... Motivate staff members to achieve their fullest potential... Plan and implement a variety of special projects ... Formulate and implement company policies and procedures ... Direct a Total Quality Control (TQC) team which empowers staff members, builds morale and solves problems... Preside over such meetings as Budget vs. Actuals; Production/Sales/Inventory; Total Production Management; Employee Meetings; etc... Meet with bankers, lawyers, CPA's, vendors, buyers and networking contacts on a regular basis,.. Direct financial planning... Responsible to the Board of Directors for bottom line profitability of operations.
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Coordinate day-to-day business/office activities to ensure maximum efficiency of operations and optimal use of resources... Measure attainment of production goals. .. Analyze productivity and develop programs to bolster both production and job satisfaction of work force to ensure longevity of skilled labor. ..Obtained the first ISO 9000 as well as ISO-14000 in Tijuana. Administer internal and external loss prevention programs; assure adequate security... Participate in the installation and upgrading of computer software... Streamline office polices and procedures to take full advantage of staff capabilities and technological advances.
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Develop strategies for capturing larger market share. .. Extensive interaction with R&D and Marketing Departments during new product launches... Assure high level of customer satisfaction... Analyze sales reports and contribution statements for improvement opportunities... Attend trade shows . .. Establish guidelines for sales growth, profit margins and operating expenses. .. Keep current on market trends and competitor activities.
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Foreign Investment/
Maquiladora:
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Oversee feasibility studies, site selection and explore possibilities of joint ventures. . Establish relationships with host country government and key agency officials... Investigate infrastructure concerns... Negotiate investment benefit with host country... Supervise building construction and procurement of major purchases... Coordinate technology transfer from home office. Extensive knowledge of NAFTA and Maquiladora laws, rules and regulations... Manage all facets of start-up from licenses/permits and construction through profitability. |
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SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: |
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Erased more than $1.000,000. in potential customs penalties by focusing Customs Administrator attention to negative impact on foreign manufacturers. |
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Resolved communication differences among Mexican and American corporate entities that were instrumental redycingunion issues and operating problems. |
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Obtained first ISO-9002 and ISO-14000 quality assurance certification in Tijuana for all SANYO Co. factories. |
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Created an additional profit center by establishing a Customs Broker Agency and a private owned Validation Center, yielded and additional $60,000 monthly net profits. |
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Obtained a 70% market share for gas controls in Mexico, by an additional $2.3 million order, underwrote Company's go-ahead decision to expand their facilities. |
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PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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Romero & Mcnally Co. Inc.
Marketing & Sales Director
Sanyo North America Corp.,
San Diego & Tijuana
Executive Advisor to the Chaiman
Nine Factories in Tijuana as General Director
Honeywell Inc.
Operations Manager
Minneapolis, MN and Mexico City (DF) |
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EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATIONS: |
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Instituto Superior Altos Estudios Mercantiles. Barcelona, Spain. (CPA) Former President of CNIME. (National Council of Maquiladoras) Former President and Chaiman of the Western Maquiladora Trade Association. Treasurer and Founder of CANIETI (Electronic Chamber of Mexico). Board member Cobro-SANDAG San Diego. |
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