Manager Management
Resume:
CELIA RODRIGUES
Cary, NC
*********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE
Highly accomplished, results-driven executive with over 15 years of progressive experience in Project / Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement and Purchasing. Cultivates and maintains key relationships with management, strategic partners, clients, employees, and colleagues. Extensive proficiency in leading sizeable projects of a wide variety of scopes. Excellent leadership skills demonstrated by motivating and inspiring teams to meet performance targets. Deep knowledge of team building, budgeting, research and analysis, negotiation and information management. Languages: Portuguese (native), English (advanced), French (advanced), Spanish (intermediate), German (basic).
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Contract Management
Operations
Logistics
Information Management
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Process Improvement
Purchasing
Budgeting
Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EFACEC POWER TRANSFORMERS, INC., Rincon, GA 2009 - Current
Contract Manager, May 2015 - Present
Responsible for the management of contracts for major power manufacturing projects of up to 1000 MVA and 765 kV. Handles multiple facets of contracts including contract formation, tendering, administration, compliance, and troubleshooting. Conducts all administrative related tasks including order entry, invoicing, and the negotiation of change orders with clients. Charged with proposal preparation and submission to secure business to benefit the long-term strategic interest of the company.
Key Accomplishments:
Capably executes all commercial tasks within a project worth $1 million from conception to completion.
Proficiently centralizes information through the creation and implementation of streamlined information management systems. Achieves 95% success rate in data centralization efficiency.
Structured and recommended systematic solutions to positively impact business productivity and results. Designed and executed sophisticated Excel based financial analysis tool, which facilitated cost controls, resulting in 80% achievement of financial objectives per project.
Diligently assesses and manages all projects. Collaborates with the Purchasing department to approve all purchase orders. Conducts cost comparisons with budgets.
Controlled all projects to ensure accurate cost allocations resulting in a 40% cost reduction.
Achieved all invoicing milestones with 100% timeliness and accuracy.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans and processes that improve productivity, while supporting the mission and objectives of the company.
Effectively interfaces with the CEO, CFO, VP, Operations, as well as the planning, engineering and production teams to ensure the effectual management of all facets of the project.
Business Process Analyst (May 2014 – April 2015)
Accountable for analyzing business processes. Identified gaps and opportunities for process improvement through the use of established business process resources and techniques. Worked closely with departmental managers to develop more efficient and productive business practices.
Key Accomplishments:
Drafted and presented findings and recommendations directly to the CEO and CFO for approval. Recognized for holding a 95% success rate in the implementation of business processes.
Provided leadership and direction to build effective teams and mentored employees to improve performance.
Key participant in auditing business plans and providing guidance in the implementation of streamlined business procedures.
Warehouse Manager (September 2014 – March 2015)
Methodically managed the daily operations of the warehouse. Handled Work-In-Progress Inventory using the company’s inventory control software. Managed employees, processes and systems to ensure productivity goals were achieved.
Key Accomplishments:
Provided leadership, direction and mentorship to a team of 6 employees. Instilled a sense of responsibility and motivation in the workplace.
Resourcefully managed the warehouse resulting in 90% accuracy of inventory tracking.
Planning and Control Manager (May 2013 – April 2014)
Supervised and was accountable for the activity of a team of 3 people, and $40 million profit and loss. Assumed responsibility for Enterprise Resource Planning and the Company’s Key Performance Indicators. Responsible for all aspects of project planning and control required to ensure the successful completion of the projects.
Key Accomplishments:
Conceptualized and designed sophisticated budget management tool that identified potential savings through the alteration of certain processes and factors.
Capably collaborated with the General Manager and the CFO to develop and implement concepts. Increased EBITDA by $2 million. Improved performance from losses of -20% to increases of +4% within 2 years.
Senior Buyer (September 2009 – April 2013)
Key member of the Portuguese team selected to start-up new $120 million manufacturing facility in the U.S. Responsible for the initiation and establishment of the purchasing department. Created the organization, developed policies, sourced vendors and managed all related facets of the set-up of the division. Aligned with members of supply chain to verify the efficiency of existing processes.
Key Accomplishments:
Applied significant expertise in dealing with complex procurements, mainly expensive raw materials.
Prepared and conducted price agreements; negotiated with suppliers pricing, delivery terms, and stocking programs.
Adeptly defined strategies to ensure cost effective supply of materials, Minimized stock replacement times, inventory levels and costs particularly in International Sourcing.
EFACEC ENERGÍA, MAQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS ELECTRICOS, SA 1997 - 2009
Buyer (January 2003 – August 2009)
Accountable for the procurement of products for the company. Assessed and secured terms and pricing, and made purchases for large manufacturing power transformer company with 3,000 employees.
Key Accomplishments:
Competently prepared and conducted price agreements, negotiated with suppliers and established stocking programs.
Collections Representative (September 1997 – December 2002)
Charged with investigating, analyzing and conducting follow-up for the collection of overdue accounts. Prepared and sent past due notifications. Assisted customers in meeting financial obligations in a timely and sound manner. Prepared delinquent account reports for management. Managed Bank Guarantees.
Key Accomplishments:
Significantly improved collection rates. Strong record of consistently achieving Accounts Receivable goals.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Arts, Translation Studies, Porto, Portugal
Certification, American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Online
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Baan
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