Valentina Báez García

e-mail: ad4c0j@r.postjobfree.com

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COVER LETTER

I am a very focus and enthusiastic international professional used to a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task in a growing and fast company anywhere in the world. I have lived and worked in USA and Latin America always gaining culture and business experiences. I even had an operations project in Moscow for two months. What you are looking for on this position, I have done it not only in USA but in different countries which give me a lot of experiences and tools. Mostly organization and effectiveness. I have work in big corporations managing teams across various cities always with tight deadlines and also on my own entrepreneur endeavors which allows me to see big picture as well as on hand practices. I am looking to work 100% remote but being available for travel as position and company demands.

Graduated in business administration with a Master at IESA, I have a strong background on Operations Planning and Analysis:

- Managing the planning and cost function, reporting to the F. Director and International Finance Director.

- Led the financial planning & budget for transportation & warehousing.

- In charge of operations to distribute to 170+ customers with aprox. 450 distribution points nationwide.

- Implement a robust contracts management, financial management and reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to forecast and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.

- Led a +20 people team, delivering productivity in headcount without compromising business results.

I am a Spain and Venezuelan citizen, fluent in English, Spanish and basic in Portuguese and Italian, able to work and travel from and to anywhere as the position need it. I am looking for an opportunity to show you why you are reading the best Resume is going to reach you.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards

Valentina

Valentina Báez García

Phone:+58-414.302.71.89

Caracas,Venezuela e-mail: ad4c0j@r.postjobfree.com

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

A highly experienced finance and innovation professional with 20+ years proven success in creating and growing business at local and regional level in companies like 3M, Clorox, Diveo and Skytel. In 2015 I decided to jump into entrepreneurship and start a distribution company (FIMACA) to solve a local market crisis in Venezuela. EXPERIENCE

FIMACA

It is a distribution company cofounded by me as entrepreneurial endeavor with 6 different segments to fulfill a market space between producers and mass merchandisers, grocery stores and other retail outlets nationwide. The economic crisis in Venezuela left a hole in the market since transnational companies start reducing expenses and operations and local products needed a finance, marketing and distribution infrastructure. 01/15 – Current Operations and Finance Director Venezuela

- Financial and business planning under major market volatility and currency hyper devaluations.

- Cash strategy under devaluations and FX control.

- Lead pricing and commercial plans, ensuring positive return on investment (ROI) and strategic fit with the business.

- Financial and Operations Strategy for consumer brands and categories.

- Led the financial planning & budget for transportation & warehousing.

- In charge of operations to distribute to 170+ customers with aprox. 450 distribution points nationwide.

- Implement a robust contracts management, financial management and reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.

- Led a +20 people team, delivering productivity in headcount without compromising business results. 3M

3M Company (3M) is a diversified technology company with a global presence in industrial and transportation; health care; consumer and office; safety, security and protection services; display and graphics, and electro communications. 05/13 – 12/14 Government- Finance Services Senior Manager Venezuela

- Since Finance related issues with government has increase in Venezuela, this new position is responsible for managing company finance related to government approvals for 100% imports (MILCO), government approval for 100% suppliers’ payment (CADIVI), Government Bids and relations with different government branches.

- Responsible for subsidiary “government market strategic direction” and provide guidance.

- Track current government segment portfolio, project hopper and forecast as a “Market Center”

- Hired, trained and consolidated a team (6 individuals) to support business needs and provided motivation and coaching to insure adequate career development.

07/10 – 04/13 Finance Controller – Health Care, ElectroCommunication & Display & Graphics

- Responsible for managing the planning and costs function, reporting to the F. Director and International Finance Director.

- Managing the annual forecast for 13 divisions in these groups.

- Developed KPI s for the South American Region to support management information requirements and tracking business performance.

- Additional responsibility for Account Receivables Department - Total Company.

- Responsible for internal controls and SOX compliance for the subsidiary, forecasting, recommendations for capital expenditure and new investment, presentation of financial reviews and performance to management. Clorox

The Clorox Company (Clorox) is a manufacturer and marketer of consumer and institutional products. 10/05 – 06/10 Planning, Analysis & PS F&A Manager – Andean Region Vzla, Col & Ecuador

- Responsible for managing the planning and costs function for the Andes, reporting to the Finance Director and International Planning Director.

- Responsible for US GAAP reporting, internal controls and SOX compliance of costs area, forecasting, recommendations for capital expenditure and new investment, presentation of financial reviews and performance to management

- Assigned to special project for F&A Assessment on appropriate supporting structure to ensure Internal Controls and Finance needs on EME Region (Europe & Middle East Region) in Moscow Office.

- Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reports and presentations to senior management.

- Control forecast for the region and evolution against actual results and financial analysis of projects.

- Hired, trained and consolidated a team (8 individuals) to support business needs and provided motivation and coaching to insure adequate career development.

09/03 – 10/05 Planning & Analysis Manager – Andean Region Venezuela, Colombia & Ecuador

- Developed KPI s for the Andean Region to support management information requirements and tracking business performance.

- Completed successful restructure of P&A function to improve service provided to organization. Provided coaching and career development opportunities to P&A team

- Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reports and presentations to senior management.

- Elaborate & control forecast for the region and evolution against actual results and financial analysis of projects. 02/02 – 09/03 Senior Financial Analyst Caracas, Venezuela

- Designed and run forecast model used to prepare yearly budget for the company

- Collected and confirmed assumptions from other functional areas used as input for the forecast

- Perform sensitivity analysis to understand impact of assumptions to be included in the forecast such as currency devaluation, price increases, cost savings, etc

- Controlled and tracked execution of activities versus budget, producing and presenting reports to senior management. Coordinate prompt implementation of corrective action. Diveo Broadband Networks

In 2011 Diveo Broadband Networks, Inc. was acquired by UOL DIVEO, is a broadband Internet and data center provider for corporate customers in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the United States. It offers dedicated Internet access and data links, dedicated and shared hosting, collocation, managed and professional services to enterprises and Internet-centric customers. 07/99 – 09/01 Senior Financial Analyst LatinAmerica Washington, D.C.

- Preparing budgets, financial projections, and operational key metrics analysis for 17 markets. Develop presentations for investors, vendors and Board.

- Designed, prepared and implemented the financial and operational report model of 7 countries (17 markets) throughout Latin America.

- Performed extensive due diligence in Argentina, Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Miami for potential acquisition.

- Support the work of 2 financial analysts in the Corporate Office and 6 financial analysts in different countries, as well as reviewing and analyzing each financial and operational report and completing the final results.

- Amended and upsized existing Vendor Financing from $250 million to $400 million. Worked with team to successfully raise $265 million in private equity. SkyTel Communications, Inc.

SkyTel is a leading provider of wireless messaging. Operates in Several countries of Latinoamerica and USA. It was the first company to offer nationwide numeric and text paging and the first with 2Way messaging and guaranteed message delivery within USA.

07/98 – 07/99 Financial Analyst LatinAmerica Miami, Florida

- Supported all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts for seven countries in Latin America.

- Performed the monthly analysis of financial information (pricing and costing analysis, budget variances and benchmarking) to determine present and future performance of the ventures.

- Supported the Accounting Department in the implementation of a new chart of accounts and the corporate bad debt policy throughout the ventures.

07/98 – 01/97 Planning & Budget Analyst Caracas, Venezuela

- Prepared the budget process, providing information to different areas in the company, as well as reviewing and analyzing of each budget and reporting the final results.

- Performed the monthly analysis of financial information (pricing, product costing analysis, budget variances)

- Researched and prepared economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements and impact of governmental requirements. EDUCATION

Advance Management Program, IESA, 07/05 - 10/06 Caracas, Venezuela Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, 09/92 - 09/97. Caracas, Venezuela Major areas of interest: Finance, Corporate Finance, and International Finance. SKILLS

- Corporate Finance, Cross Cultural Management, Business Planning and Strategy and Operation Management.

- P&L Budget and Cash Management, Commercial and Pricing Strategy.

- Entrepreneurial skills to improve business with resilience, drive and initiative with strategic risk taking and identifying right people to fill gaps in the market.

- Languages: Fluent Spanish and English / Knowledge of Portuguese (Level 4 of 10 in Brasil-Venezuela Cultural Institute)

- Strong in Excel (macros -Visual Basic- & pivot tables), Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion Pillar, Essbase and MAS 90

- Six Sigma Green Belt

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