Sales Management

Claus Johann Mayer

** ** *** **, *****, Apt **** FL, 33131

Tel: +1-305-***-****

Email: *****.*****@***.****.***

FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT

Finance professional with over 10 years progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, strategy, team building and project management. Able to quickly understand complex concepts, identify and solve problems, turn ideas into logical strategies, and implement systems that optimize productivity, decrease vacancy rates and increase bottom line.

Strategic Planning

Financial Policy /Controls

Problem Solving

Efficiency Improvement

SKILLS

Financial Reporting

P&L Management

Global Operations

Business Analysis

Bilingual

Expense Control

Leadership

Team Building

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

FINANCE & OPERATIONS VP, HIKANOS LTDA, LIBERTY MUTUAL MGA BROKER

(2016-Present) Bogota. Colombia

Restructured the organization focusing on boosting employee morale.

Recruited, mentored, and coached a staff of 22 professional associates in delivering customer-focused performance achieving top quartile customer satisfaction scores within the country while reducing underwriting times by 10%.

Implemented several loyalty programs for Agents that increased agency retention by 7% and renewal of policies by 5%.

Overturned a sales decline of more than 10% in only 5 months projecting an annual growth of 5%. CFO & COO, KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

(2014 – 2016) Miami, FL, U S A

Responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain and the Technical organization comprising of Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and R+D. These functions supported our five business units with presence in four countries (USA, France, China and Taiwan).

Authored company rules and regulations, employee handbook, and performance review process

Oversaw the development and implementation of the company ́s strategic plan realizing annual savings of

$2M. The structure consolidated key functions in a purposeful approach to effectively support the business operations of the company.

Re-negotiated company ́s debt obligations with banks and vendors realizing annual savings of almost $1M.

Oversaw expansion of the company into new business lines with projected growth of over 20% annually

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FP&A ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & LDP, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, U S A .

(2011 – 2014) Ridgefield, CT, USA

Administered the annual financial plan, with a five-year projection and full P&L responsibility, identifying cost savings opportunities of over $20M.

Formulated cash management and equity strategies for Operational Units across the US.

Directed the Finance and Market Research team in benchmarking analysis, identifying expense reduction opportunities and productivity improvements across the P&L with $30M.

Managed the monthly outlook process and profitability reporting, working with the Executive Team to identify deviations from forecast in sales and expenses, and impact on the bottom line, creating strategies to offset risks.

Implemented processes to comply with Department of Labor regulations for retirement and pension plans with $2.5B in assets, finalizing project ahead of schedule and with minimal cost to the organization. CONSULTANT, KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

(2009 – 2011)

SERVICE AND AFTER SALES RELATIONS MANAGER, KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

(2007 – 2009) Miami, FL, U S A

Implemented new processes and strategies, reducing installation and service times, and creating significant profit gains within 12 months.

Modified manufacturing procedures and improved communication channels with Asian manufacturing plants, introducing new strategies and common goals that exploited synergies across the organization.

Coordinated the integration of a newly acquired French operation, restructuring departments, introducing new products and services, and renegotiating contracts with suppliers, overturning losses within 18 months.

Directed activities and budgets for Technology Centers in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, reducing costs and times of service through the application of new cost and control methodologies for parts, projects, and suppliers.

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, PROPERTY & CASUALTY, LIBERTY MUTUAL, C O L O M B I A .

(2004 – 2006) Bogota, Colombia

Assisted in establishment of five company owned vehicle inspection centers, developing and implementing strategy for successful transition from third party contractor.

Managed budget for five company owned vehicle inspection centers, and numerous third party sites in secondary cities, reducing operating costs by 5%.

Developed inspection protocol for vehicles and implemented software integrating vehicle inspection information with policy underwriting, reducing inspection and policy underwriting times.

Maintained contracts and vendor relations for services rendered within inspection centers and 3rd party sites.

Managed the loss prevention office, analyzing theft information and re -installing tracking devices, reducing losses by $250K.

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PRODUCTION ANALYST, COFRE S.A

(2002-2003) Bogota, Colombia

Led project for ISO 14000 certification and ISO 9000 re-certification, establishing all processes, procedures, and training plans.

Directed special projects required by Operations and Production Management team. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Finance and General Management, Yale University, 2011

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota DC, 2004 AWARDS

Recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship Award, Yale University

Bilingual English/Spanish

NATIONALITY

USA

GERMAN

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