Operation Officer Financial Operations

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in spearheading Greenfield

projects, start-ups, and managing mergers and acquisitions across South America, Central America, and Mexico. Proven track record of leading high-performance teams within the commercial sector. Possesses a strategic vision for implementing efficient processes and conducting financial analyses aimed at maximizing profits and delivering optimal returns for stakeholders.

LAMBRUCAR FUELS Nov 2023 – Jul 2024

Chief Operation Officer

Location: Mexico and Houston

Initiated the operation of COMETA FUELS, LLC in Houston (Fuel Trader) and maintained communication with oil brokers in the USA and refineries to facilitate the procurement of gasoline and diesel. Coordinated transportation logistics via Kansas City Railroad and Union Pacific, ensuring seamless importation processes into Mexico. Set Up Banking Relationships for the operation in USA. Implement a robust accounting system to track revenues, expenses, and financial performance. Ensure all financial operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Formed and led a Monitoring Team in Mexico, to enhance the tracking of railcar locations, resulting in expedited product downloads into client's oil tank cars. Played a pivotal role in establishing a comprehensive information management system for tracking imports and sales of products in Mexico. Spearheaded the start-up of an Additive Diesel plant, diversifying the company's product portfolio and augmenting the offering with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Collaborated in the development of a financial control system for optimizing the margin and sale of each railcar, thereby improving overall sales margins. Instrumental in importing 600 railcars within a two-month period, equivalent to 66 million liters of gasoline and diesel, generating sales revenue of US$72 million. AGROS INTERNATIONAL Apr 2021 – Nov 2023

Finance Consultant

Location: Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

Collaborated with an outsourcing accountant team from Nicaragua to support operations at the Seattle office of NGO AGROS INTERNATIONAL.

Led a comprehensive local audit of operations in Nicaragua for AGROS INTERNATIONAL. PIAGGIO MOTORCYCLE DEALER Aug 2008 – Mar 2019

Chief Executive Officer and Owner

Location: Nicaragua

Identified and pursued new business opportunities by importing spare parts, motorcycles, cargo 3-wheelers, and tires from China and India, expanding product offerings and market reach.

Represented Piaggio as the exclusive dealer for Nicaragua, managing brands such as Ape, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, and others, fostering brand presence and market growth. Orchestrated a national census to assess the size of the spare parts and tires market, encompassing all commercial retailers and workshops. Established a distribution network to efficiently serve small clients and make products accessible to them. Forged strategic alliances with Nicaraguan mototaxis cooperatives to provide support in securing credit, government authorization, and affordable 3-wheel transportation solutions for rural areas. Facilitated job creation and entrepreneurship opportunities in these regions.

CARGILL MEATS CENTRAL AMERICA Dec 2002 – Jun 2006

Product Manager

Location: Central America

Lead the Acquisition of CAINSA: Successfully acquired CAINSA, the Nicaraguan leader in further processing meat. Integrated it into Cargill Central America and Tip Top poultry distribution network in Nicaragua.

Joaquin Molina

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Production Efficiency and Cost Savings: Transfer of Production - Directed the transfer of CAINSA’s production to Cinta Azul in Costa Rica and Perry in Guatemala. Achieved economies of scale, resulting in a 20% reduction in production costs. Financial Performance: Enabled the business to secure a 30% annual Return on Gross Investment (ROGI), positioning it among the highest performing units in Cargill worldwide.

Strategic Leadership: M&A Group Membership - Active member of Cargill's Mergers and Acquisitions Group for Central America and Mexico, contributing to strategic decisions and transactions.

Business Leadership Team (BLT): Member of the regional BLT, responsible for setting long-term strategies for the business unit in Central America. This includes commercial strategy, talent management, mergers and acquisitions, and analysis of new markets and products over a 5 years horizon.

Sales and Marketing Strategy: Turnaround of Tip Top Nicaragua: Coordinated the sales and marketing strategy that transformed Tip Top Nicaragua from operating at a loss to achieving a 25% ROGI annually, ensuring its financial success. INSTITUTO NICARAGUENSE DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS Dec 2001 – Nov 2002 Vice President

Location: Nicaragua

Developed and executed a new strategy for INISER (Insurance Company) that reduced expenses by $500,000, leading to company profitability within one year Consolidated sales efforts, securing INISER's position as one of the top 10 insurance companies in Central America.

BANCO DE FINANZAS (BDF) Jan 1997 – Dec 1999

Financial Manager and Treasurer

Location: Nicaragua

Managed the bank’s treasury with $40 million in short-term placements, nearly doubling interest returns on investments.

Created and launched BDF Leasing, a new and innovative market product, securing approval from the Central Bank and the Banking Supervision Entity. Developed and introduced new long-term savings account products for the bank. Oversaw FINVAL, the bank’s stock brokerage firm, to enhance returns on short-term cash investments.

INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE MONTERREY (ITESM) 2005

Diploma in Marketing and Advertising

INCAE BUSINESS SCHOOL 2000-01

MBA - Major Finance - Summa Cumme Laude

ASDI – SWEEDEN 1998

Diploma in Bank Management

UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE - ALABAMA, U.S.A. 1994-1996

Bachelor in Science

Major Economics, Minor BA and Math, President’s List COLLEGE OF INSURANCE – NYC, U.S.A. 1992-1993

Bachelor in Science – Earned some credits

UCENFOTEC (COSTA RICA) 2021

Scrum Master Professional Certification

ASPEN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK 2012-Present

CALI Fellow

CERTIFICATION

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

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