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Gerardo Medina
Objective
Accomplished, bilingual (Spanish and English) engineer/MBA with significant experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, inventory control, customs and traffic in the automotive industry such as General Motors and Bridgestone Firestone. Academic and practical knowledge in marketing, and general accounting. Assertive, pro-active and results focused. Work experience in Latin America and North America, performing negotiations with suppliers in Asia, Latin America, Europe, North America and Middle East.
Professional Experience
TBC Corporation 10/2010-Present
USA, FL - www.tbccorp.com
General Accountant Intern
Prepare account analysis
Gathering backup for analysis and customer claims
Monthly Expense analysis
Special projects, as required
Support taxation issues
Develop and maintain financial data bases
Palm Beach Atlantic University 02/2010-Present
USA, FL - www.pba.edu
Building Manager
Assist the administrative staff with the daily management of the Greene Complex, working to ensure the safe and effective operation of the facility. To provide a variety of services including supervise fitness center, front desk, event set ups, and facility inspections.
Bridgestone Firestone Venezolana 06/2008 - 08/2009
Venezuela - www.bfvz.com.ve
Import Purchasing Manager
Supervise the procurement for all raw materials involved in the tires production and also responsible for purchasing of tires from Asia, North America and Latin America.
Supervise and prepare inventory, budgets, and forecast reports.
Negotiate price and terms with suppliers.
Work with quality and engineering departments to comply with the organization quality standards and develop new suppliers.
SAP user for supply chain module.
General Motors Venezuela 02/2002 – 05/2008 Venezuela - www.chevrolet.com.ve
Creativity Team Lead Buyer For Latin America, Africa and Middle East
Negotiate price and conditions with local and international suppliers.
Perform commercial and quality assessment to suppliers.
Kept up with emerging trends, changes in the market, price trends and expected trends for steel market.
Negotiated agreements and programs with key vendors, generating $2 Million in savings.
Member of the Shock Absorbers Global Purchasing Team and Supply Chain.
Responsible to supervise budget and purchasing operations for shocks absorbers in General Motors plants located in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and South Africa
SAP user for supply chain module and GPS (Global Purchasing System)
Quínduvensa 2001-2002
Venezuela
Operations Manager
Supervise production and quality control departments.
Form part of investigative and development team.
Optimize production processes in plant.
Technical assistance for clients.
Develop products of mass consumption.
Quínduvensa 1998 – 2000
Venezuela
Assistant to Production Manager
Program chemical product production.
Supervise production process is properly conducted.
Optimize stages along the production line.
Receive raw materials used in production.
Education
Languages
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach-USA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 09/2009 – 12/ 2010
Universidad Tecnológica del Centro Valencia-Venezuela
Master in Finance 2002 - 2006
Universidad de Carabobo Valencia-Venezuela
Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering 1995 - 2000
Fluent in Spanish and English, basic Portuguese level.
References Monica Coon
General Motors
Senior Buyer - Cradles-chassis systems
Warren, Mi
Reginald Humphrey
General Motors
Supply Chain Engineering Manager
(480)210750
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST