Project Manager Sales

Lucas Pimenta

*** *. *** *** **** Lake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: 310-***-**** *********@*****.***

U.S Permanent Resident & European Union Citizen

Professional Experience

Freelance Business Strategist

12-09 - Present

Fruvee, Inc., Woodland Hills, CA

> Business Planning - Responsible for the business planning of a

start-up business.

> Vendor Research - Analyze, research and recommend suppliers for

prototype and full scale production.

> Supply Chain - Serve as the resource for matters concerning Import,

Logistics, and Distribution etc.

> Strategy Planning - Assist in funding, launch, marketing and pitch

strategies.

Global Sourcing & Operations Manager

10/07-06/09

AquaStar, Inc., Paramount, CA

> Global Sourcing & Production- Analyzed and recommended sourcing

avenues for products and related components. Reviewed in-house

made products and or components to recommend more cost efficient

solutions through international potential sourcing capacity.

Collaborated with the overseas (China) manufacturing plant and the

company CEO to ensure the most cost efficient production strategy

(in-house vs. outsource).

> Supplier Management - Conducted extensive research and establish

relationships with Asian vendors. Int'l travel to establish

personal relationships and investigating the operational capacity

of the vendor. Collaborated with engineering dept to ensure

quality and product specifications during sample testing and

evaluation. Lead supplier selection based on key performance

indicators such as cost, quality and lead times with the use of a

vendor selection metric.

> Price & Contract Negotiations - Managed supplier contracts and

agreements by leading the negotiations related to price and

conditions. Monitored material quotes and cost for molds and raw

material.

> Margin/Cost Analysis Mgmt - Created and maintained the master item

list, including margin analysis, correct manufacturing cost, duty

rate classification, freight cost etc. Maintained individual item

lists for each key account. Analyzed and recommended solutions to

raise margins and ensure all SKU'S are within a healthy GPM.

> Procurement & Inventory Mgmt- Assessed item, sales and inventory

reports to create forecasts for national stock levels. Procured

stock & issued PO'S derived from forecast analyses (international &

national demand). Oversaw and approved monthly inventory cycle

counts and potential adjustments.

Project Manager/Office Manager

07/05-11/07

Carlson & Messer LLP, Los Angeles, CA

> Human Resources & Employee Mgmt - Managed a support staff of 40

people. Responsible for overall recruitment, training and

development, employee relations and performance management.

> Procurement - Managed lease and contract negotiation of all office

equipment.

> Contract and Billing Negotiations - Involved with client billing

fee structure and contract negotiation.

> Financial Mgmt - Established internal controls, monitor office

budget and initiate cost reduction programs.

Generated profitability analyses for all legal cases and client

accounts to monitor and reduce future unprofitable undertakings.

Inventory/ Merchandise Manager 09/03-

07/05

HD Supply - (Subsidiary of The Home Depot), Long Beach, CA

> Inventory Mgmt - Monitored sales volume per item and category to

maintain desirable inventory levels. Managed inventory accuracy

through regular cycle counts. In-charge of inventory preparation

on a quarterly basis.

> Sales Mgmt - Negotiated high volume sales orders that increased

overall profit margin. Corresponded with purchasing/vendors

regarding product related issues.

> Team Leadership - Managed, Planned, organized, and delegated

projects to 4-6 employees to achieve efficient completion.

Evaluated performance and development of personnel.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science in Management and International Business

The National University of Singapore, Singapore

Completion of the International Business Exchange Program

Certifications, Languages and Computer Skills

> Working towards C.P.M Certification

> Fluent English/Swedish

> SAP, QuickBooks, Maxload Pro, Google Docs, Microsoft: Excel,

Word, Power Point, Office and Outlook

Awards & Recognition

> Athletic Scholarship at The Pennsylvania State University, Member

of the 1998-2000 NCAA Fencing Championship Team, Member of the 1995

and 1997 Swedish Fencing National Champion Team

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