JOSE G. GONZALEZ

**** ** ***** *** ***. * Apt. **6 DORAL FL 33178

CELL: 786-***-**** – EMAIL: ad4ns4@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Bilingual business professional with foundation in Finance, Logistic, Purchasing, Corporate Customer Service, Compliance, Staff training, supervision and mentoring. Proven leadership and effective management, Energetic and self-motivated team player. At ease in high stress; fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities.

EDUCATION

1980 to 1985 Bachelor Degree Economics with concentration in Accounting. University in Venezuela USM.

CERTIFICATIONS

ESL (English as a Second Language) Miami Dade College and Florida International University ELI.

Computer Savvy and Internet literate.

Anti Money Laundering Certificate Associate, AMLCA, issued by Florida International Banking Association (FIBA) and Florida International University (FIU)

Skills:

Computer savvy Microsoft Windows, Outlook, strong Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Account reconciliations, cash flow analysis

Critical thinking, attention to details, ethical approach.

Customer relationship, business correspondence, team worker.

Knowledge about Procurement, Export, Import documentation and Foreign Trade.

WORK HISTORY:

06/2022 – Current Procurement Associate.

VALERY & ASOCIADOS C.A. Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

Sourcing, research and contacting reliable US suppliers of raw materials, spare parts and machinery for Mining and Metallurgical Industries, according to specification sheets received from our clients. Representation of Procurement activities for USA and Canada.

Reception and evaluation of quotes received for supply of industrial items. Issuing of reports to the Board of Directors.

Contacting suppliers and negotiation of prices, shipping and delivery terms.

Follow up of Purchases Orders opened ensuring Delivery and ETA terms. Supporting main office with reception and delivery of Purchasing and Shipping Documentation.

02/2018 - 04/2022 Pricing Analyst.

DIVERSIFIED AERO SERVICES INC. (DASI) Doral, Florida

• Daily pricing activity, including conducting market and price research, related to inquiries from Sales and Purchasing Department, as well as coordination of pricing requests / RFPs.

• Conducting efficient market data gathering activities including successful collection of phone and email quotations from competing vendors.

• Analysis of prices trends and identifying opportunities for correction from market research

03/2012 - 04/2015 Purchasing Manager and Controller.

NORD USA INTERNATIONAL LLC. Miami, Florida

Head of local purchasing department in Miami Florida for a Trading Company specialized in raw materials, supplies, spare parts and equipment for mills, foundries and mining companies from South America, North America

Sourced, negotiated prices and placed orders for all material and supply purchases for a 2 million annual

Responsible for issuing requests for quote (RFQ), estimates and purchase orders, as well as compiling and preparing reports and documents pertaining to purchases and requests for maritime freights and booking. Budget and activities

In charge for sales and distribution of steel and plastic strappings and wrapping items and its equipment.

Banking relationship with local Banks (Wells Fargo Bank, TD Bank, United Bank and Suntrust Bank

09/2007 to 03/2010 Corporate Banking Manager.

DEL SUR BANCO UNIVERSAL Estado Bolívar, Venezuela

Corporate banking officer in Southeast Region of Venezuela for Middle market to Large companies.

In charge of issuance and control of credit lines and loans for corporate clients, with operational control of VEF 50 M loan portfolio. Maintained and increased the Bank’s Loan Portfolio, controlling levels of risk and delinquency to Cero.

Received, organize and prepared records and proposals for Credit and Risk Departments for evaluation, Due diligence, KYC process, and EDD investigations for the Boards of Directors.

Developing strategies for increasing deposits public and private business as well as institutional sectors.

Responsible for EBT Systems installation and support for corporate customers.

04/1986 to 05/2005 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

SIDOR TENARIS, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

Operative control of Short Term Debt of the Company in USD and local currency VEF (Credit Lines for USD 400 M and VEF 8.500 M)

Managed bank financing documentation in USD (promissory notes, credit facilities, import letter of credit). Management of Company’s credit lines in USD and Euros for issuance of import documentary credits, banking relationship with domestic and foreign banks.

Coordination of trade financing operations (Factoring, forfeiting, letters of credit to deferred payment, documentary collections, etc.). Participated in the financial restructuring of the company, including control of the terms and obligations of the Restructuring agreement with the Creditor Banks Comittee.

LANGUAGES

Bilingual in English (advanced) and Spanish (native language) including editing and proofreading skills.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

Venezuela Business Club. SCORE Miami Dade, Doral Chamber of Commerce

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