Bernardo Vega Director of Operations/Project Manager

ac25uz@r.postjobfree.com 787-***-**** San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926

Entrepreneurial, experienced professional with extensive business development and ownership experience within highly competitive markets. Results oriented and proven executive successful at driving project management through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to create positive change, cohesive business approaches, and enhanced profitability. Areas of Expertise include:

Business Development Financial Planning & Budgeting Inventory Management

Line Balancing Project Management Relationship Building

Sales Planning & Marketing Quality Assurance Staff Training & Leadership

Strategic Planning & Forecasting Problem Solving & Resolution Revenue & Profit Growth

Professional Experience

PROFESSIONAL TILE INSTALLERS INC San Juan, Puerto Rico 1988 to Present A highly-specialized company performing skilled tile assembly in commercial projects for small businesses, shopping malls, corporations, and individuals. Website www.professionaltileinstallers.com

OWNER AND PRESIDENT

Developed and spearheaded growth from startup business to industry leader. Guided strategic planning, structuring, product development, professional services, and full operational management with a keen focus on raising standards of installation, operations, finance management, risk management, advice, and client service while capitalizing on industry trends. Focused continually on providing strong leadership; adeptly recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff. Recognized by clients for excellent services, communication, and relationships.

Key Accomplishments:

Pushed revenues to $2M annually.

Established excellent reputation for minimizing business interruptions for clients during projects.

Currently spearheading a 3-phase robotics project in collaboration with University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez better called RUM (Recinto Universitario De Mayaguez) in Puerto Rico involving the Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Departments.

BORICUA TERRAZZO CORPORATION Caguas, Puerto Rico 1994 to 2004

A tile company specializing in manufacture and sales of terrazzo tiles and interlocking pavers.

OWNER AND STOCKHOLDER

Designed, formed, and directed business positioning, operations, and structure, and ultimately completed the successful sale of the company. Oversaw product sales in both Puerto Rico and the states. Capitalized on emerging technology while implementing manufacturing automation and growing staff to over 25 employees.

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Key Accomplishments:

Patented special line of terrazzo tiles that became a standard in Italy.

Conducted engineering value assessment reducing raw material costs by 40% improving terrazzo production (patented).

Drove revenues to over $3.5M annually.

GRUPO BORICUA INC Caguas, Puerto Rico 1994-2004

A company selling products such as ceramic tiles, restroom equipment, and setting materials.

OWNER AND STOCKHOLDER

Led and implemented strategic positioning, structuring, product development, and full operational management. Implemented high industry standards for operations, risk management, consultation, and client service. Trained and developed staff. Managed finances, operations, perpetual inventory and inventory control, forecasting, MRP, market analysis, and daily random cycle counts (antitheft) inventory on hand in our case 10 products.

Key Accomplishments:

Built from initial single building operation to 8 store chain.

Employed staff of 85.

Gross Sales up to $12M annually.

Education & Training

5-year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering of the UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT MAYAGUEZ Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Industrial Engineer Diploma available upon request

Project Management Professional course, Pharmatech

Renovation, Repair, and Painting Certification, EPA

Lead Abatement Certification, Junta de Calidad Ambiental de Puerto Rico

Underlayment, Self-leveling, waterproofing certification from Ardex, PA, USA

Large Format installers certification from Transceramica, Crossville, TN, USA

Lecturer in seminars for Mapei, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Lecturer in seminars for Quikrete, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Peachtree, and Project

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian

Aikido instructor in San Juan Aikikai, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Projects List available upon request.

Personal letters of recommendation of satisfied customer available upon request.

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