Actively seeking a key role with an organization in need of a qualified
individual with efficient accounting and financial analysis skills and
"know-how" in setting goals, coordinating, developing and managing
operations
for financial/accounting, and company activities optimizing business
efficiency
Analytical, creative and goal oriented professional with significant years
of experience in providing an exceptional performance in formulating and
administering accounting and financial duties. Proficiency in a wide range
of accounting functions including financial analysis, data entry, account
management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and
compiling financial statements. Acknowledged for capacity to meet
deadlines, "get the numbers right," resolve persistent problems, and
conceive cost and efficiency improvements for the financial well-being of
business. Strong leadership and motivational skills; proven ability to
quickly build rapport, establish trust, train and motivate people of all
levels. Equipped with excellent work ethic; possess strong sense of
responsibility and leadership with commendable track record of
dependability, pooled with absolute integrity. Able to handle multiple
projects and meet deadlines under pressure. Bilingual and Bi-literate in
English and Spanish Languages
CORE COMPETENCIES
. Excellent Strategist - Provide advanced accounting solutions that
boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly
identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet
goals.
. Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized by
colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem
resolution in fast-paced environments.
. Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards;
excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving
results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of
needs.
. Customer Service - Consistently demonstrate responsiveness, strong
customer focus, and ability to build good customer relationships.
. Computer Skills - Knowledgeable of computer programs to include MS
Office, Lotus Notes, Windows XP, QuickBooks, Peachtree, C+, S+,
Illustrator, Omnigraffle, and Internet.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Manager
Iptogo ( Miami, FL 2009-Present
Design, coordinate, and implement reports for the Telecommunication Agencies and to
compare various rates from providers adjusting it to a uniform code
Coordinate with lawyers
Create and implement manuals for prospect sales man and distributors. Conduct
presentation of product to audiences of 15 people on average
Design logical structure for website display when purchasing a product
Coordinate with other areas to present complex proposal
Design and create Manuals for installation of products, step-by-step instructions
Actively participate in the design of website
Coordinate the preparation of financial reports by coordinating with the CPA
Financial Manager
Andesat S.A. E.M.A., Corp ( Miami, FL 2006-2009
Work closely with technical and commercial departments to develop business plans
using models such as the Interactive Business Planner. Model used by the Canadian
Government in presenting to financial groups for needed investment funds
Review and analyze long-term impact of different restructuring scenarios for the
company and presented findings to Board of Directors of the holding group
Prepare and present cash flow projections, internal rate of returns, present value
estimations, net present values, and sensibility analysis
Perform gathering of information to analyze the market, market share of the
company, business performance and competition
Coordinate the preparation of financial reports by coordinating with the CPA
Key Accomplishments:
Instrumental in the development of a new line of business that significantly
increased the company's earning potential. The new line of business generated
sales of one hundred thousand annually
Participated in subsidiary company in their analysis of the impact of interest
rates and terms under different factoring models. After the analysis, the company
was able to negotiate a better rate and terms and lowering this cost by 4,000 per
month, nearly a 39% decrease
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Financial Manager
Andesat S.A. E.M.A., Corp ( Cali-Colombia 2004-2005
Prepared and organized financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets,
and analyses of future earnings or expenses, and then presented to the
Administration and Board of Directors
Oversaw all financial and accounting functions including formulating and
administering the organization's financial plans
Developed information on the present and future financial status of the company and
communicated with stockholders and other investors
Coordinated the preparation of financial reports required by the auditing firm and
accounting department
Key Accomplishments:
Developed and implemented cash management strategies to monitor and control the
flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the obligations of the firm.
Generated a reduction of overdraft fees by matching payables and receivables
Worked closely with the technical and commercial departments to complete cost
analysis of a new product. This analysis saved the company $10,000 monthly
Account Executive
ASAP Technology Inc. ( Brea, CA 2003-2004
Contacted prospective customers and created a solid regional database from the
continental US
Compiled lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads based on information
from newspapers, business directories and other sources
Negotiated rates and discounts and prepared paperwork for orders obtained
Created, maintained and developed new business in different regions assigned, and
met monthly quota
Served as a daily liaison with clients to ensure successful and timely completion
of projects
Practical Trainee
Chevron ( Houston, TX Summer 2001
Contacted potential customers for a newly developed chemical product developed in
the United States, to be sold in the Latin American market
Contacted and identified different needs of potential customers and created an
extensive database
Assistant
Agencia De Viajes JE Tours ( Cali-Colombia
1995-1998
Organized, prepared and presented sales reports to airlines
Developed templates using Lotus123 for the different airlines to expedite reporting
process
Accountable for the administrative areas such as looking itineraries using SABRE
software
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science in Finance, GPA: 3.91
Florida International University 2008
B.A. in Economics, Minor in Business Administration, GPA: 3.62
University of Texas Honor's List
University of Texas at Austin 2002
Affiliations:
Beta Gamma Sigma 2008 - present
Colusana volunteer, brings handicapped athletes from Colombia to compete at
the Miami Marathon 2007 - present
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2000 - Present
University of Texas at Austin Economics Club 2001 - 2002