Project Manager Quality Assurance

Gonzalo F. Alvarez

Cell 786-***-****

Fax 305-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

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PROFILE

• Analytical-Resourceful-Thorough-Detailed-Accurate

• Self motivated individual able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Skilled in inventory, procurement, contract negotiations, delivery and quality assurance.

• Extensive domestic and international experience in food and merchandise procurement.

• Skilled in project management, process improvements.

• Experience in managing multi-million dollar inventories and producing dramatic savings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle Financial,

Crunchtime,1-2 Procurement, Fidelio (MMS).

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

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2004 to November 6, 2009

SILVERSEA CRUISE LINE LTD. Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

PURCHASING / LOGISTICS MANAGER (FOOD & BEVERAGE & HOTEL OPERATIONS)

• Negotiated a fixed price contracts with numerous vendors for one year with specifications

to reduce man hours and cost. Domestic suppliers- US Foods, Sherwood Foods, Don

Green, Sysco, GFS, Murvest, American Fish Co, City Seafood. International suppliers-

Ego Tre (Italy), Intersupply (Netherlands), Shi-Tai-Ho (Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand),

BCN (Spain), ISSS (Greece).

• Contracted and long term contracted of food items (Protein, Seafood, Produce, Dairy, and

Beverage) base on consumption forecast. Food cost was reduced by 2.5%.

• Goble sourcing- continuously seeking new domestic and international suppliers that could

meet our specifications and delivery needs.

• Implemented RFQ procedures to coincide with purchasing system. Defaulted suppliers in

ordering system according to price and ability to provide proper services.

• Responsible for yearly budget planning.

• Evaluate purchasing agents to insure proper procedures are followed in accordance with

departmental / company policies.

• Assisted in implementation of New Material Management System (Fidelio MMS).

• Responsible for implementing new enhancement program fleet wide to meet Italian

standards.

• Analyzing consumption to reduce overstocking.

• Working with freight forwarder in coordinating frozen and refrigerated container loadings

and also established delivery and loading schedules.

2002 to 2004

CUNARD LINE LTD. Miami, Fl.

PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGER (FOOD AND BEVERAGE, HOTEL)

• Sourcing new products and negotiated contract pricing for the Queen Mary 2 (New Build).

• Responsible for overseeing the consolidation process including verification of quantities,

specification, adherence, and receiving of goods are followed.

• Served as liaison between purchasing, vendors, operations and accounts payable to

ensure that the flow of purchase orders, invoices, receipts and settlements was

effectively carried out.

• Responsible for overseeing that receiving procedures are followed and data is entered

into inventory and financial systems.

• Part of New Build Start up Team for the Queen Mary 2. Responsibilities included global

sourcing of new products, competitive bidding.

• Troubleshooting unforeseen last minute issues at the shipyard in St.Nazaire.

1982 to 2001

APOLLO SHIP CHANDLERS, INC. Miami, Fl.

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

• Overseeing new product specifications and initial par levels for all new builds.

• Responsible for ordering all Food items as well as equipment for New Builds.

• Responsible for negotiating purchase contracts and terms for all Hotel/Galley equipment.

• Responsible for cost control of hotel and restaurant departments.

• Measured delivery performance, product quality and competitive pricing to meet budget.

• Created and implemented shore side inventory systems and controls including

procedures pertaining to receiving and warehousing merchandise (including bonded

merchandise).

• Assisted in design and specifications of galleys.

• Responsible for design, layout, and printing of restaurant and bar menus.

• Concurred with shipboard management to verify proper handling and delivery of product.

• Implemented and delegated projects to foster and motivate team work within my

department.

1983-1985 SHIPBOARD HISTORY

FOOD MANAGER / ASST. FOOD MANAGER / CONTROLLER

• EDUCATION: Miami Dade, Associate Science

Johnson and Wales University - Hands-on Training in Hospitality

• Management

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