VIRGINIA BOHORQUEZ RODRIGUEZ
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Performance-driven, multifaceted, and highly motivated professional, with over 15 years of progressive experience in various fields, encompassing supply chain management, project/program management, purchasing operations, and strategic account management; exemplify extensive experience in the area of internal sales coordination and customer service. Possess strong track record of success in intensifying programs, building and maintaining strong organizational relations, and creating focused programs to meet organizational objectives. Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to promote positive working relationships with all levels of management through streamlined communication in critical conditions. Show solid skills in leveraging team development through effective supervision. Other core strengths include:
- Quickly respond to changing circumstances, assess problems, and formulate comprehensive decisions to achieve positive change
- Multilingual communicator; fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and general knowledge in French and German languages
- Proficient in utilizing various Windows Operating Systems (95, 98, 2000, XP, 7), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel), Mac Platforms, Internet Navigator (Mozilla, Netscape, Explorer), ACCPAC International, Broker, SAP, Profit Plus, Saint, and MRP/ERP Systems
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Project/Program Development and Management
- Negotiation and Communication Skills
- Professional Presentations and Documentation
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Administrative Support and Management
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Relationship Building and Management
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Vendor/Change Management
- Performance Evaluation/KPI Methods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TODAY | Palma de Moron, FL, USA
PROJECT MANAGER 2007–Present
- Take charge of directing the overall operations and coordination of purchasing
- Demonstrate exceptional expertise in conducting thorough reviews and developing new projects
- Effectively perform various duties and functions related to controlling costs and creating reports for submission to shareholders
- Observe full compliance with all company policies in coordinating project and its development
- Orchestrate daily duties including handling of daily procurement functions, such as price inquiries, quotations, purchase orders, and invoicing while exemplifying high level of diligence in sourcing clients and obtaining proposals
- Utilize excellent communication skills in negotiating with vendors and service providers for equipment, parts, and services
Career Highlights:
- Assumed lead role in resolving various post shipment problems and issues pertaining to defective goods, shortages and/or averages, and returns that resulted to total customer satisfaction; the efforts increased the number of referrals and repeat business
- Significantly improved team performance by creating, developing, and utilizing KPI method in assessing the teams’ output; submitted results to shareholders to facilitate in creating high-stake decisions
- Successfully built and fostered strong business relationship with new and existing customers/investors through developing high-level presentation, which brought more than $500K worth of revenue
RHODIA ACETOW | Venezuela
PURCHASE MANAGER 2006–2007
- Administered all aspects of international purchasing for raw materials and spare parts while displaying expertise in providing best practices, qualities, and delivery times
- Ensured the highest standards of all products through observance of its quality while utilizing expertise in using MRP systems
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in handling, directing, and supervising team members toward achievement of common goals
- Worked efficiently in supporting the regional tender with various categories, such as chemicals, forklifts, among others
Career Highlights:
- Ensured zero mistake in providing services related to part numbers by organizing and keeping a comprehensive record of all purchased orders
- Made major contribution in generating over $20K savings from the budget of $200K
SMURFIT KAPPA | Valencia, Venezuela
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE COORDINATOR 2003–2006
- Utilized benchmarking in developing strategic alliances with suppliers for three regions plants
- Rendered excellent service in importing licenses and conducting special import permits for certain materials
Career Highlights:
- Played a vital role in accomplishing and acquiring better credit terms with service suppliers
EARLIER CAREER
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS JUNIOR MANAGER
MAERSK | Belgium (Benelux) | 2000–2001
INTERNAL SALES COORDINATOR/ EQUIPMENT CONTROL AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
MAERSK SEALAND | Valencia, Venezuela | 1996–2000
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Santiago Mariño University | Venezuela
International Commerce Specialist | (CELAC, Venezuela)
Certificate of Training – ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems Requirements and Implementation
Certified Customer Service and Supply Chain Manager
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Total Productive Maintenance | Purchase Processes | Credit Letters | Positive Negotiation Skills | Research and Development of Strategic Suppliers
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
APICS Organization (Association for Operations Management)