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RAUL SENIOR PEREZ

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SUMMARY

Over 30 years experience in launching, managing and nurturing the growth of companies. Very strong in terms of strategic planning and general management. Globally minded and experienced in multicultural trade. Proven leadership skills gained from numerous business endeavors. Presently, seeking a position in a larger, established and more progressive organization that would allow greater personal growth and satisfaction with higher earnings potential. EXPERIENCE

TRENDCO SUPPLY INC

International Markets Development July 2007 - current

• Development of markets in Latin America for operational layout design, equipment and supplies distribution for the food service industry. All countries from Mexico to Chile.

• Increased sales volumes 25% per annum through new clients and the re-supply of existing ones.

• Established close relationships with the major US chains in food service, having been certified to supply their franchise partners in Latin America. Brands include but are not limited to: Hard Rock Cafe, Tony Romas, Ruby Tuesday, Bennigan's, Ruth's Chris, Cold Stone Creamery, Benihana, Olive Garden, Long Horn Steak House.

• Executed projects for Wyndham Hotels in Margarita Island and Skychefs in Panama. GESAT TELECOMUNICACIONES C.A./INTELLIGENT TELEMATICS CORP. Managing Director October 2005 - June 2007

• Responsible for all matters relating to Strategy, Policy implementation and market launching for this technology company specializing in AVL (GPS-GPRS Automated Vehicle Location).

• Contract negotiations with Strategic Partners, such as DIGITEL, INGEOLAN, SKYPATROL L.L.C. and FALCOM USA.

• Foundation of partnerships in markets in the Americas.

• Steered the company from start-up to market penetration and growth.

• Led and executed the Initial Private Offering of the company’s capital to outside investors.

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GERENCIA DE NEGOCIOS XITY C.A.

Strategic Planning Consultant On going consulting contract.

• Consultant to the Management Council for Strategic matters especially in growth and expansion. The company manages food and entertainment establishments in the metropolitan area of Caracas, Margarita Island and Aruba with concepts such as Diverxity, Hard Rock Café and Strikexity.

ALLEGRO RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT LLC

Director of Strategic Planning March 2003 – September 2005

• Oversaw strategic planning, financial management, concept design, culinary aspects.

• Managed hiring coaching, marketing, promotion and business management.

• Analysis of market research done in the area to ascertain customer base, spending habits and other demographic data in order to plan and launch the opening of other eateries in the area.

BURGER BISTRO

Founder and President September 1999 - October 2004

• Founded and developed this chain of Gourmet Hamburgers and led it to its final sale to other investors.

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, responsible for managing all aspects of operations for a restaurant concept developed in Venezuela with a 150-person staff. Responsibilities included General Management Functions as well as relationships with local government, trade associations and other Food Service companies.

• Designed the concept, orchestrated operations and managed the start up and growth process for a period of five years.

• Developed operating procedures and standards in order to make a repeatable process in other markets. Selected and implemented POS management software systems and developed procedures for continuous operations.

• Designed and implemented a cost control system to minimize the losses of raw materials for food and beverages.

• Created the "just in time" supply model for all company stores in order to minimize inventory holdings and to assure continuous supply to the stores. SUPER TRADE CORPORATION C.A.

Founder and Managing Director January 1992 - August 1999

• Founded, managed and grew a chain of retail stores catering to the cellular communications industry.

• Responsible for policy implementation and General Management.

• Built the retail chain, specifically creating a corporate image, designed the retail system and created the distribution network.

• Established the necessary relationships with equipment suppliers in United States and with the cellular carrier in Venezuela, Telcel Celular C.A. 3

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• Responsible for overseeing Financial, Marketing, Human Resources and Purchasing functions of the company.

CHIP-A –COOKIE VENEZUELA

Founder and Managing Director September 1983 - December 1991

• Founded, managed and grew a chain of retail stores catering to the fast food industry.

• Responsible for Policy Implementation and General Management.

• Grew the company to 33 stores with units in Venezuela, Colombia and Aruba.

• Designed the prototype store and the franchise model.

• Led expansion through a controlled framework and through emphasis on employee training and franchisee/owner involvement.

• Steered the company to its final sale to a large cookie manufacturer in 1991. MARAVEN S.A.

Treasurer International Operations January 1982 - September 1983

• Responsible for all aspects of money management for the State owned Oil Company.

• Established relationships with the parent company (PDVSA) and Central Bank,

• Cash management, short and long term investments and credit analysis.

• Established relationships with global customers and special joint venture projects with companies such as Union Carbide, Good Hope Refineries, and Sentry Refining Companies.

EDUCATION

BABSON COLLEGE, Wellesley Mass. 1981

Masters of Business Administration.

High Distinction.

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England 1979. Bachelor of Science, Production Engineering and Management. Honors.

SKILLS

Productivity Software, Employee Training Programs, Negotiations and Forecasting Models Design. Cost control systems design. CAD. Fluent in Spanish and English.

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