Business Development Operations Management

Fernando Barra

**** ******* ***** **. *, Sunrise, FL, 33322

754-***-**** *******@*******.***

www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-barra-343a51104

Professional Summary

Accomplished C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience in Operations Management, recognized for driving operational excellence and sustainable growth across diverse manufacturing environments. As a Chief Operating Officer, I possess a robust history of leading organizations to peak performance, implementing quality management systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement that consistently enhances customer satisfaction.

My proven track record includes managing large-scale production operations while achieving significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies. Throughout my career, I have consistently improved team efficiency by up to 20% with strong resolution skills and cross-functional work, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled on time 99.4% of the time. Under my leadership, our production quality remained consistently high with a compliance rate of 98.7%. Through effective resource administration, I've ensured expenditures stay within budget while optimizing cost control measures. By overseeing all facets of operations and implementing strategic decisions effectively, I've boosted companies' productivity by 9.5%, reduced annual operating costs by 8%, and achieved an average annual revenue growth rate of 7.8%.

Expert in financial oversight, I excel in managing Profit & Loss (P&L) to ensure optimal financial performance and drive business development. I leverage innovative technologies and forecasting techniques to optimize operations and spearhead R&D initiatives, securing and expanding market leadership. Renowned for my ability to thrive under pressure, I utilize data-driven insights to streamline processes and catalyze organizational success.

Skills

· Operations Management and Team Leadership

· Adaptable

· Operational Process Efficiency & Optimization

· Fast Learner

· Business Development and Growth

· Teamwork and Collaboration

· Financial Planning Oversight & P&L Management

· Multitasking

· Budget Managing

· Flexible and Adaptable

· Sales Operations Management

· Detail Oriented

· Forecasting Management

· Problem-Solving

· Data-Driven Decision Making

· Microsoft Office Computer Skills

· Strategic Management Leadership & Execution

· Human resources management

· Change Management

· Collaboration

· Time Management

· Excellent Communication Skills

· Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation

· Planning and execution

· Corporate communications

· Structured Thinker

Work History

06/2018 to 10/2024

Chief Operating Officer

Fibran Cia. Ltda – Quito

Company Overview: Textile Industry

Successfully managed and mentored a diverse team of 200 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence.

Designed and executed strategies that boosted operational efficiency by 20%, achieving a 99.4% on-time delivery rate for customer orders.

Directed end-to-end production processes for high-quality textile sports apparel, maintaining a 98.7% compliance with stringent quality assurance standards.

Spearheaded research and development initiatives, incorporating advanced technologies to enhance operational capabilities and expand product offerings, reducing operational costs by 15%.

Administered and optimized financial resources across production centers, ensuring expenditures remained below budget while implementing robust cost-control measures.

Cultivated a high-performance work environment, driving the achievement of key operational goals through meticulous process oversight, clear communication, and strong accountability frameworks.

03/2015 to 06/2018

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

BHUMI – Quito

Company Overview: Cardboard paper plate Entrepreneurship

Successfully launched and led strategic growth initiatives for this entrepreneur company, resulting in the successful launch and introducing the product into new markets.

Aligned business operations and sales with corporate goals, achieving maximum productivity penetrating retail and B2C markets leading to a 35% market share.

Managed plant operations to ensure seamless production processes, resulting in a 93% revenue.

Directed sales strategies and led marketing initiatives that enhanced brand visibility and secured a robust market presence.

03/2012 to 03/2015

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Centro Grafico S.A. – Quito

Company Overview: Printing Packaging Industry

Managed and oversee daily business operations, guided the company to achieve its highest sales and profitability record with a 23% growth through strategic vision, and managed P&L responsibility.

Oversaw all facets of business operations, including personnel management and product output, significantly boosting annual companies' productivity by 9.5% and market competitiveness by a robust business strategy.

Implemented strategic decisions and communicated them effectively using excellent verbal and written communication skills implementing robust management strategies that aligned with the company's long-term growth objectives.

Streamlined vendor relations, driving a 38% increase in market share and enhanced client retention.

Reduced an average annual operating cost of 8%, resulting in enhancing profitability and operational efficiency through meticulous financial management and budget optimization

Managed budget planning and allocation through strong financial acumen, leading to cost-effective operations achieving an average annual revenue growth rate of 7.8% through strategic leadership and fostering a goal-oriented corporate culture.

Leveraged Private Equity investments to modernize and expand the company.

07/1993 to 03/2012

Chief Operations & Plant Manager

Centro Grafico S.A. – Quito

Company Overview: Printing Packaging Industry

Led a team of 250 professionals in streamlining the operations of the company to boost efficiency and output, ensuring optimal resource allocation and process adherence by emphasizing collaborative work.

Managed end-to-end production processes, from scheduling and planning to execution while maintaining strict adherence to quality and delivery standards achieving 98.6% on time delivery and 98.3% quality acceptance.

Managed and improved the company's execution capabilities, obtaining an 8% annual increase in productivity and 16% waste reduction by implementing strategic vision in the planning and execution phases, upgrading technology and processes, and facilitating effective communication.

Education

MBA

Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey

Bachelor of Science: Graphic Engineering Business Administration

Rochester Institute of Technology – NY

Certifications

ISO9001-2000 Certification and Management

ISO9001-2008 Internal Auditor

ERP Implementation and Management

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Professional Working

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