WILSON GRANDA

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** ******* **. *** *****, NJ 07931 (h) 908-***-**** (m) 347-***-****

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Astute, results oriented professional with proven success and solid track record of consistently

exceeding company's goals and objectives with well over 15 years of progressively greater

responsibility in all functional areas of Business Operations Management.

Specializes in prioritizing and supporting initiatives that promote timely and accurate work output;

excels in fast-paced and high-stress domestic and international environments. Responds to

diverse organizational needs; identifies opportunities and recommends solutions to maximize

operational efficiency and profitability. Expertly manages resources, technology and expenses .

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

TEAM BUILDING / LEADERSHIP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROJECT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

QUALITY ASSURANCE FACILITY MANAGEMENT

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OPERATIONS MANAGER A&A Maintenance, (Temp. Feb-May/2011)

• Managed daily operations of the NJ Region

• Manage all processes of building maintenance as per company’s SOPs

• Monitor industry safety practices, equipment/materials, inventory levels and the progress

of daily work activity

• Conduct quality inspections, analyzed data and recommend process improvement

initiatives to building supervisor/staff

• Direct interaction with clients to foster business relationships / customer service

QUALITY CONTROL & TRAINING MANAGER Laro Maintenance Corp, NY. 2004 - 2010

• Managed daily activity of the Quality Control and Training Department of company’s

facilities cleaning and maintenance operations

• Developed and conducted training sessions about new products, services and

procedures

• Conducted QC audits and prepared Quality Control reports for the Management group

and Clients

• Prepared Quality Control reports for the Management group and Clients

• Analyzed data to make recommendations to Operations Managers to improve

procedures, cost containment and to emphasize continuous improvement

• Monitor compliance to standards and review for better control, indentify any additional

variables that affect quality

• Worked directly with the VP of Operations on the development and implementation of

new projects and contracts

• Interacted with clients to provide support on process improvement initiatives

• Development, implementation and control of a paperless audit program. Oversee field

operations of a team of Quality Control inspectors

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MANAGER Codemet Inc. Cuenca-Ecuador 2000 - 2003

• Self-starter, co-founder of the Regional Business Unit

• Managed daily sales activities of maintenance and industrial products and equipment

• Developed sales and marketing strategies for new product introduction marking a 10%

monthly sales increase during the first year

• Provided on-site technical support to clients and recommended correctives needed and

process improvement initiatives

MANAGER Pepsi Cola International Cuenca - Ecuador 1997 - 2000

• Responsibility over the daily operations of the regional bottling plant

• Supervised department heads to ensure proper execution of daily work flow

• Developed and executed new marketing strategies which increased sales territory,

marking an overall increase on the company's client base by 45% during the first year

• Through cost control measures implemented I was able to obtain an overall reduction on

production costs by 15% and increase profitability by as much as 24%

• Consistent verification of production plans; inventory control and logistics

• Control over financial accounting activities: Cash Flow, AP, A/R

• Supervised Internal Audits. Review auditor’s report and recommendations

CASH MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR Inco Limited. NYC. (NYSE: Inco) 1988 - 1997

• Managed daily global cash position with three financial institutions in five different currencies

• Controlled cash balances and reconciliated inter-company funds borrowed

• Invested surplus of cash on short-term basis

• Managed banking relationships, including compensation for banking services and

performed analytical reviews for such services

• Controlled cash position of subsidiaries around the world.

• Provided analytical support and financial information to the accounting department

• Coordinated a global Treasury management strategy with subsidiaries around the world

• Executed payments and wire transfers for the corporation

• Prepared monthly P/L reports

EDUCATION

New York University. New York, NY

Professional Postgraduate Diploma 1997

Major: Financial Analysis

Graduate level program for CFA - Professional designation

Saint Peter's College. Jersey City, NJ

Bachelor of Sciences Degree 1996

Major: Business Management

Catholic Technical Institute Cuenca – Ecuador

Technical Diploma 1986

Major : Mechanical and Industrial Arts.

Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Blueprint Inspector

AS 400, JD Edwards

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