Summar

Y https://www.linkedin.com/in/amalia-bustamante

Professional with a passion for exceeding expectations and achieving winning outcomes for everyone. Adept at influencing across cultures and working in highly collaborative environments.

Highly detailed-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications Summary

Experience in International Business, Supply Chain, Strategic Partners Development with a demonstrated history of working in the chemical industry in USA and Latin America.

Professional skilled in International Procurement, Business Development, Supply Chain, Public Relations, Visionary Leadership, Public Speaking and Coaching.

Bilingual in Spanish and English with exceptional reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Areas of Strength & Expertise

Events Planner

Strategic Alliances & Contract Management Negotiation

Procurement Management Strategic Products Management

Vendor & Client Relationship Strategic Suppliers Management

Marketing Compliance & Quality Assurance

Budgeting Bilingual in English & Spanish Presentations

Career Experience

oProsperity HumanR, LLC - Houston, TX May 2019 – December 2020

Founder

Spearheaded events that addressed personal growth directed towards the Latin Community. Identified event locations, negotiated rates, and developed budgets. Selected and secured international speakers and drafted press releases detailing relevant information.

Devised event objectives to develop public relations strategies.

Produced 2 events with 20 sponsors and for 400 people each.

oGTM International, LLC - Houston, TX

Parent organization: GTM Holdings, SA January 2001 – February 2019

Leading Latin American company in Marketing and Distribution of chemicals and raw materials for multiple industry sectors, including oil and gas, agriculture, paints, coatings, adhesives, water treatment, food, and personal care.

Strategic Supplier Development Manager (2017 - 2019)

Procurement and Supplier Development Manager (2012 - 2017)

Commercial Manager (2009 – 2012)

Product Manager (2001 – 2009)

Managed the procurement of Strategic Products for 12 countries in Latin America. Leaded business development to maximize growth and synergies with strategic suppliers in the USA. Implemented product supply plans in accordance with customer needs.

Developed and accomplished new suppliers, new business, and strong relationships with world scale corporations, such as LyondellBasell, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, among others with revenues of +30 million of dollars per year.

Built excellent relationships and proved reputation among big worldwide companies.

Provided trading guidance to Country Managers, allowing them to improve their profits twofold by assisting them with the proper management of inventories and the most efficient product lines.

Participated in many international chemical events and congresses. Speaker at the 8th ICIS World Chemical Purchasing Conference in Boston. Participated in the Latin American Petrochemical Annual Meeting (APLA) and the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) annual events for over 15 years continuously.

Education

Morningside Evaluations and Consulting, NY, USA - Bachelor of Arts in Marketing

Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela - Business Administration

Center for Latin America Commerce, Venezuela - International Commerce, Sales Techniques & Marketing Strategies

Licenses & Certifications

Karras Effective Negotiating

Rice University Effective Public Speaking

Rice University Powerful Presentations

Bureau Veritas ISO 9001 Process and Added Value Auditor

Universidad Simon Bolivar Professional Sales Techniques

Unitec Market Research, Marketing and Exports

Petroleos de Venezuela - PDVSA Drilling Fluids and Wells Completion

VASSA White Oils Commercial Technical Seminar

International Coach Certification Impact Coaching Solutions

Associations & Community

Prosperity HumanR - Youth for Human Rights, Presenter & Activist St Jude Research Hospital - Support Person

Boys Scouts of America - Parent Scout Leader

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