JESUS RAMOS

***** * ******** *********, ******, TX 77382

Mobile: 832-***-**** / 832-***-**** E-Mail: acytul@r.postjobfree.com LOGISTIC, OPERATIONS, PROJECTS, SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Experienced in International Logistics, Procurement, and Customer Service. Know-how in Oil & Gas, Power Generation Plants, and Construction cargo. Proactive person with initiative and well organized. Ability to work independently or with teams and coach local and / or remote staff. Bilingual (Spanish / English). Strong problem solving. Willing to relocate. TWIC Card.

SANTOS CMI – POSCO FAMILY, Houston, TX

Logistics Coordinator (EPC Company)

Selected Contributions:

Jun 2014 – May 2016

ü Coordinate shipments of cargo from US and third countries to the project site in Latin America countries

(Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Guatemala), by air and ocean freight (Break Bulk, FCL, LCL). Inspection of the equipment at Port and vendors facilities. Ensure that materials have the proper packaging and documents issuance prior to shipment to internal or external customers. ü Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries of cargo by inland freight. (LTL, FTL and flatbeds). ü Verify the right number for Schedule B or tariff code for export / import shipments. ü Supervise and control Freight Forwarder’s work procedures. ü Evaluate and quote with several Freight Forwarders, Local Freights, Exports and Imports. ü Determine the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. ü Issue and verify invoices, and related export documents for shipments. Ensure the issuance and delivery of clearance documentation in a timely manner for shipments. ü Make sure that all the required licenses will be on time before shipments. ü Support and help on procedures for customs clearance on destination. Develop and maintain shipment reports in ERP software and Excel spreadsheets.

ü Maintain communication and coordination with designated foreign trade personnel for different venues where the material should be dispatched.

ü Elaborate SOP for Process with Freight Forwarders, In-land Transportation Companies and Custom Brokers. Elaborate procedure for selection of Freight Forwarders. ü Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data. ü Submit and resolve claims with Freight Forwarders, Carriers and suppliers. ü Prepare Logistics Budgetary for Projects.

REX GLOBAL SUPPLIES, Miami, FL

Manager (Procurement Company)

Selected Contributions:

Sep 2012 – Apr 2014

ü Handle Procurement process of construction machinery, parts, Oil and Gas supplies, and vessel supplies. ü Negotiate prices and purchase contracts with vendors ü Negotiate rates and arrange logistics for delivery cargo from US to Latin America countries. ü Request and evaluate quotes and specifications from providers of spare parts for boats, vehicles, heavy construction machinery and oil supplies.

ü Achieve providers with lowest costs and products availability. ü Supervise the reception and the dispatch of general cargo. ü Supervise the purchase orders received and documents attached. Office Administration. ü Documents review and approval. Shipment Tracking. ü Negotiate rates with air/maritime and inland transportation companies for shipments DDP, DAP, CIF, FCA, FOB and CPT.

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Continental Services & Carrier - Miami, FL / Houston, TX Commercial Manager (Freight Forwarder & NVOCC)

Jan, 2010 – Sep 2012

Selected Contributions:

ü Planning the logistic for major projects under incoterms DDP, DAP and CIF. Prepare Logistics for heavy and over dimensional pieces, by barge and by inland with special equipment. Work and approve survey route and equipment to use.

ü Managing the Commercial division with offices in Houston, Orlando, Miami, Panama, Costa Rica and Venezuela. Attend RFQs and bid tenders.

ü Negotiate freight rates and contracts with carriers. ü Recommend customers best and most effective way of shipping goods based on delivery times, costs, feasibility and security of the cargo.

ü Review of Bill of Ladings, Airway bill and prepare all required documents to export cargo. ü Elaborate reports to upper management. Total Sales, sales per customer, total profit. ü Develop strategies to improve any issues related to workload such as, invoicing, closing files, general compliance.

ü Implement new software for Warehouse control, Shipment tracking and customer service. ü Contribute with the opening of the Branch in Houston, TX. Quote shipments for general cargo. Almacenadora Rex, (Energy Freight Corporation), Venezuela General Manager (Warehouses at Port Facilities)

Jan 2008 – Jan 2010

Selected Contributions:

ü Celebrate acts and business in representation of the company. ü Manage the commercial department making business agreements with Forwarders, and other warehouses without physical installations in Guanta and/or Maracaibo. Significant increase in the volume of cargo handled, sales and total profit.

ü Manage and attend RFQs and bid tenders

ü Authorize levels of commercial risk with client and suppliers, as well as the levels of operative risk for every position and department of the company.

ü Compresive plan to accomplish company objetives while staying within budget. ü Processing and follow-up of the permissions demanded by public and private entities for operability of the company.

ü Realize quotes of special loads and project cargo, as well as authorize every quotes of the company. ü Coordinate accomplishment of courses for professional preparation to the personnel. Energy Freight Venezuela, (Energy Freight Corporation) Venezuela Final Position: Commercial Manager (Freight Forwarders & Custom Brokers) Jul 2005 – Dec 2007

Selected Contributions:

ü Negotiate rates with, maritime and air carriers, in-land transportation companies, and warehouses at ports facilities in Venezuela.

ü Realize special quotes, and bid tenders for Projects in Venezuela. ü Active participation in creating policies of the company. ü Participate in marketing events and represent the company in business acts. ü Contact Freight Forwarders agents around the world to represent them in Venezuela and look representation in Brazil, China and Colombia.

ü Elaborate reports to upper management. Total Sales, sales per customer, total profit. ü Manage major projects cargo in Venezuela (Oil & Gas, Medical equipment and construction) under incoterms DDU, DAP and CIF.

ü Supervise the custom documents (Import and Export). (Maracaibo, Dec 2005 to Jan 2007). ü Verify all licenses to work as a custom broker company at Maracaibo custom. Transporte J N Ramos, Venezuela

Administration Manager (Inland Transportation)

Oct 1999 – Jun 2005

Selected Contributions:

ü Business representation of the company.

ü Payroll and Tax processing.

ü Process the annual budget for the company.

ü Quote in land transportation freights (Flatbeds and lowboys for break bulk, FCL and over dimensional cargo) and Lifting equipment services.

ü Manage the commercial department.

ü Coordinate accomplishment of courses for professional preparation to the personnel. ü Verify all licenses to work as in land Transportation Company at port facilities. ü Elaborate invoices and approve purchases of the company. ü Planning maintenance service for the units.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND &

COMPUTER CAPABILITIES

Universidad Santa Maria – Bachelor Degree: Economist - Dec 2003 – Note: 15,6 / 20 Universidad Metropolitana – Custom Brokerage Management certification (Level 6/12) –– 2005 Computer Capabilities: Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, EZ Freight, Cargo System (Stephy Tracking), Warehouse System, IFS (ERP Software – Master user). Courses: Economic, Investment Adviser, Handling of Hazardous Substances, Forklift Driver, Customer Service, Sales, Services at Port Facilities and Transportation, Control Valve Sizing and Selection Seminar. References available upon request

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