Julio A. Pinto

***** ** ***** **., *****, Florida 33177 . 786-***-**** .

kqi2sy@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Multicultural Executive with over 20 years of experience.

. Progressive manager with over 10 acquisitions and extensive travel Latin

America, Europe & Asia.

. Strong background in Sales/Marketing, Sourcing & operations, financial

management and consolidation.

. Proven success in building new organizations, products and services.

. Vast experience with startup, small, medium and multinational

organizations.

. Extensive knowledge in import/export, warehouse & distribution, sourcing

and purchasing of food items.

. Financial mind with extensive experience in reorganizations, cost

structure analysis and systems design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006- Present Mosquito Pro of South Florida, LLC

Campo Verde Europe, VOF

International Business Consultant

. Created this company as the South Florida distributor of Mosquito

Misting Systems. Successfully marketed and developed company with over 100

customers.

. Created Campo Verde Europe to initiate once again exports to this

continent, capitalizing on the strong Euro.

Currently consulting for European and American companies with regards to

sourcing food items (fresh, frozen and canned) in Latin America. Created

company from logo creation, web page development to sourcing and exporting.

2003 - 2006 River Valley Farms, SAC

.Created this company to capitalize on knowledge acquired over the years

with Peruvian market. Built plant in northern Peru for mango exports to

Europe.

.Achieved turnover in excess of $5.4 Millions the last year of operation.

. Successfully created sourcing programs for mangos, avocados and

asparagus.

1999-2003 Bounty Fresh, LLC - Miami, Fl

. Joined company as Vice President of Operations. At the time the company

solely imported tree ripen fruit from Chile with annual turnover of approx.

$3.0 million.

. Began Bounty Logistics, a warehousing/distribution facility offering

service to in house sales organization as well as other importers.

Implemented software and systems for warehouse operations. Presided this

business unit.

. Created sales organization and structure, to include hiring and training

of staff, creation of software, creation and development of sales analysis

reports for top management. Performed sales to key accounts.

. Integral participant in the acquisition of Chestnut Hill Farms and the

integration of this unit into the organization.

. Developed sourcing programs for mango, asparagus, pineapples. Developed

sources in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Panama,.

. Developed HACCP certification for company operations in US and overseas

operations.

. Consolidated purchases to achieve economies of scale with significant

savings to operations.

. Sourced and developed working capital to substantiate explosive growth.

Revenues by year end 2002 exceeded $38.0 million.

1997-1998 Hellman Perishable Logistics - Miami, Fl

. Hired as produce warehouse operations manager shortly after acquisition

of Rank International.

. Sold and implemented the use of software, Produce Perfection, and

reorganized warehouse operations.

. Successfully reorganized structure, redefining jobs, implementing

operating procedures with manuals and operating times to turn around

operation into a profitable unit.

.Within six month was promoted to General Manger and had to restructure the

seafood operations.

. Implemented significant cost structures and operating procedures as well

as a reorganization of the customer services department and new account

development that generated savings of $1.0 million.

1997. Imports Unlimited - Miami, Fl

. Developed sourcing programs.

. Hired and trained office staff, to included sales analysis report, grower

liquidations, monthly accounting closings and overall office systems.

. Assisted with sales when needed.

. Maintained supplier contacts and daily sales management functions.

1996. Miami Produce Exchange - Miami, Fl

. Created this company to capitalize on market opportunity, as at the time

there were very few service providers in a growing market.

.Developed the company into the premier produce warehouse logistics

provider in south Florida.

. Grew operations from a 5,500 sq. ft. warehouse with 2,500 refrigerated

space to a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse with over 18,000 of refrigerated

space., with five 24 ft. trucks and two 45 ft. trailers.

. Developed and began in house customs clearance operations as well as in

house freight forwarding.

. Developed in house software to manage lot accounting and inventory

control.

. At time of closure for personal reasons company had 38 employees.

1992. Del Monte Tropical Fruit - Miami, Fl

. Joined the company at a time of growth, as a senior financial analyst

with the business planning and development group, reporting directly to top

management. Later was promoted to manager of business development.

. Performed multiple analysis on new business ventures as well as

acquisitions. Became integral team member interacting as liason between

marketing, legal accounting and top management in the integration of newly

acquired business unit into existing operations.

. Negotiated and managed some newly acquired units until fully integrated.

.Successfully participated in making DMTFC into the premier off season

melon importer in the USA.

1985 - 1988 Schering Plough - Memphis, Tn & Miami, Fl

. Began as a Graduated Intern as required by MBA Program. Hired by company

prior to graduation and later relocated to Miami Latin American

Headquarters.

. Began as financial analyst with the business planning and developed

group, performing business plan consolidations, international currency

database management, working with business unit to meet corporate mandated

reporting dates and structure.

. Performed multiple financial audits and analysis on business units.

. Promoted to Latin American headquarters in Miami as manager of business

planning and analysis. Directed, implemented and consolidate business units

performance reports to include sales analysis and Latin American production

units cost structures .

Education & Professional Development

1986 - MBA in International Business - Cum Laude

University of South Carolina

1984 - Bachelors in Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude

Interamerican University

. Completed multiple courses in Financial analysis and management at AMA,

Dale Carnegie, IBM etc. Currently certified and license as property

appraiser and Home Inspector in Florida

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