Manager Management

Objective

Develop a long-term career in a multinational organization focused on

emerging markets within its finance and operations teams. I aspire to

contribute to the sustainable growth of the organization by utilizing seven

years of experience in business development and administration, in

combination with my technical skills, and my international management and

cultural experience in interacting with multicultural teams across

different countries and business units.

Summary of Qualifications

MBA-educated, dynamic, bilingual leader with innovative and responsible

finance, accounting, and operations experience. Recognized for innate

analytical ability with a pragmatic hands-on business approach. Focused on

driving continuous improvements in the business, resulting in significant

improvements in cost structure. Excellent communicator, listener, and

motivator.

Core Competencies

Leadership and Management across Accounting GAAP - IAS ERP, CRM and POS Selection

cultures and Implementation

Training & Development Financial Analysis - Mergers and acquisitions

IFRS

Strategic Thinking Payroll / Payroll Analytics & Metrics

Systems

Supervision and Evaluation of Cost Containment Risk Management, Contracts

Projects

Interpersonal Communication Cash Management Negotiation / Problem Solving

Selected Career Accomplishments

> Contributed to the successful setup, buildup, and growth of Wagamama in

the U.S market. Business has expanded to four units and seven million

dollars in revenue. Wagamama is the only U.K. restaurant based company

that has been able to grow and gain market share in the U.S.

> Participate and cooperate actively in all activities related with the due

diligence processes that led to the sale of Wagamama for 215m. Created

and presented a strategic, expansion and diversification plan for the

business in the US to the new company owners.

> Selected and implemented a new ERP system for operations in the U.S.,

which was later deployed to the rest of the organization across eighteen

countries. This allowed the business to integrate global reporting

systems that improved business visibility and standardized processes

across countries and business units.

> Evaluated, diagnosed, designed, and implemented all financial, accounting

and internal control procedures for the U.S. operations.

Professional Experience

Wagamama Inc - Boston, MA

(2007 - Present)

The biggest noodle bar restaurant chain in Europe, with operations in

eighteen countries.

Finance Manager - Senior Management Team

(2009 - Present)

> Member of the executive management team commissioned with the development

and execution of the business in the United States.

> Plan, direct, execute and review all aspects of the business related with

finance, accounting, H/R and IT in the United States.

> Evaluate global corporate strategy. Design, execute, and implement a US

strategy.

> Work as a communication bridge between the UK and the US operational

teams. Identify similarities and differences in the employee policies and

cultural behaviors that can affect positive business performance.

> Assist the Operations Executive to adapt and implement UK operational

procedures to the American market. Involved in management recruiting and

selection processes. Help address and assess legal issues and lease

negotiations.

> Plan, manage, and review all capital expenditure in USA, report to UK

board of directors.

> Prepare and execute the budgeting process for USA operations.

> Lead internal audit for the USA operations and be accountable for annual

external audit results.

> Manage and administrate four different payroll and benefits packages for

the USA operations.

> Insure that all IT purchasing and development systems for the USA follow

international security and operations standards.

> Plan, supervise, and coordinate construction companies and contractors

throughout new restaurant building processes.

General Accountant

(2007 - 2009)

> Responsible for the day-to-day accounting processes in the organization,

financial reporting and analysis, accounts receivables and Payables,

Payroll and taxes.

Jasper White's Summer Shack - Cambridge, MA

(2004 - 2007)

New England seafood chain with elevated food quality products and a

successful business concept.

Accounts Payable Manager

(2005 - 2007)

> Lead the Accounts Payable/Receivable team.

> Plotted, tracked, and maintained company's yearly budget.

> Developed strategies to decrease and maintain the COGS.

> Designed and maintained the company's product database.

> Assisted the Comptroller in developing financial statements.

> Compiled weekly, monthly, and yearly bank reconciliations.

> Supported the Comptroller during annual audit processes.

F.O.H Services Employee

(2004 - 2005)

> Member of the day-to-day team responsible for the operations and customer

service at the restaurants.

Education

> Master in Business Administration MBA, Northeastern University - Boston,

MA, (2011)

> Degree in Business Administration, School of Economic and Management

Sciences

Universidad de La Sabana, - Bogot , Colombia (2005)

Professional Development

> Production, Supply Chain and Global strategy. International Business

Residency.

Globalization and Emerging Markets. Hong Kong - China - Shanghai -

Beijing (2011)

> International Week. "Competing with Integrity." Social Responsibility.

IPADE Business Scholl,

Universidad Pan-American. Mexico (2010)

> Business and the Public Policy Process: "How Washington Works." The

Washington Campus,

Public policy for executives. Washington D.C. (2010)

> Financial Control Seminar EDIME - INALDE - Bogot , Colombia (2003)

> International Commerce Seminar EDIME - INALDE - Bogot , Colombia (2002)

Technologies

Microsoft Great Plain ERP FRx Financial Reporting Aloha POS

Integration Manager Microsoft Office Micros POS

Sage Peachtree Accounting ADP Payroll and HR software SPS Statistics

ERP

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