Operations & Project Management Specialist

• Results-oriented Operations Manager possessing 10+ years of global leadership experience.
• Recognized for the ability to steer large scale, million dollar projects to an on time, within budget completion.
• Expertise in streamlining process improvement initiatives to significantly increase quality and efficiency while reducing company cost.
• Linguistic fluency in Spanish and German.

• Leveraged strong process improvement skills to achieve 20% in cost savings and substantial growth throughout the organization (AFIMAC).
• Strategically facilitated all aspects of FIFA World Congress event; managed transportation and security logistics for 1,000+ delegate attendees.
• Managed over $1M of equipment while maintaining 100% accountability.

AFIMAC, Mexico City, Mexico 2016-2017

Operations Manager - Latin America

• Fulfilled critical leadership position, managing operations across Mexico, Central and South American nation states.
• Leveraged industry expertise to successfully provide consultation to senior government entities and commercial leadership groups.
• Implemented innovative business development strategies, resulting in substantially increased efficiency.
• Thoroughly reviewed vendor relationships; made cost effective changes.

AFIMAC, Panama City, Panama 2014-2015

Port Security Operations Manager

• Devised strategic plans regarding the development and implementation of a maritime security plan; thoroughly assessed risk, identified goals and optimized resources.
• Directed operations of 50+ port security team members; developed successful security programs for ports throughout Panama.
• Boosted overall performance and ensured organizational preparedness by deploying highly effective training and development programs.
• Collaborated extensively with multiple business units to streamline all operations and reduce security risks.
• Maintained adherence to federal regulations while simultaneously achieving corporate objectives.

PRIDE Consulting, Tampa, FL 2013-2014

Team Leader

• Contributed extensively to an economic development project for the city of Dade City; associated responsibilities included project management, overseeing four business interns and devising strategic plans.

US Army, Ft. Bliss, TX 2009-2012

Operations Manager

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while directing daily activities of 35+ team members, increasing operational efficiency and maintaining quality assurance.
• Developed and implemented highly effective training processes to boost employee performance.
• Promoted safety throughout all operations by assessing / mitigating risk and enforcing policies.

US Army, Ft. Bragg, N.C. and the Republic of Colombia 2005-2009

Section Manager

• Gained invaluable leadership experience; associated duties included conducting thorough training, troubleshooting critical issues and devising strategic plans.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal abilities while interfacing with governmental and military authorities, as well as law enforcement and intelligence agencies throughout South America.
• Recognized for contributions by Planning, Assistance and Training Program Director; enhanced the team s advisory role in support of host nation efforts, resulting in enhanced regional security posture.

Project Management Certificate, University of Houston, Houston, TX; 2017

International Master Degree in Business Administration, Concentration in Management, GPA: 3.74

Saint Leo University, Tampa Bay, FL; 2013 & 2014

Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration in Management, Honors,

University of Phoenix, Miami, FL; 2013

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration