Manager Director

Danilo G. Rodriguez

**** *********** *****

Hermitage, TN 37076

Tel. 615-***-****

*********@*****.***

PROFILE

PROGRAM MANAGER/PROJECT LEADER

Manager with strong project leadership skills, business and engineering education background. Ability to articulate ideas and concepts using written and verbal communication skills, in Spanish as well as English. Capable of providing leadership and building cohesive teams to effectively complete specific projects.

EXPERIENCE

Founder and Executive Director, Fundellantas, San Jose, Costa Rica 2000-2010

Managed all operations, financing, manufacturing, sales and installations. Founded and created the organization to collect and process scrap tires. Developed and implemented all processes. Recruited and trained manufacturing personnel. Developed a market for the product.

Independent Trade Consultant, San Jose, Costa Rica 1995-2000

Provided information on marketing opportunities stemming from international trade agreements. Advised on trade issues dealing with rules of origin. Provided insight information for developing new markets. Identified and recommended solutions to a diverse array of international trade issues.

Executive Director, Textile Quota Office, San Jose, Costa Rica 1988-1995

Created the organization from the ground up. Managed all operations. Developed an accurate system to monitor and control all textile exports from Costa Rica. Negotiated textile trade agreements with Mexico and the United States.

General Manager, Langer Industries, San Jose, Costa Rica 1986-1987

Reported to the owner of this 16 country-wide retail store company. Accountable for distribution centers providing adequate product volumes during both peak and off-peak times. Ensured all stores operated within budgetary constraints. Cut distribution center expenditures by 30% while preserving efficiency levels, service value and inventory accuracy.

Unit Manager, National Broadcasting Co., (NBC), New York 1983-1986

Managed the satellite contracts for the news division. Coordinated financial information, policy and procedures of the satellite section. Successfully reduced operating costs by $300k a year through proper satellite management.

Post Master General, Costa Rican Postal System, San Jose, Costa Rica 1976-1983

Reported to a Board of Trustees. Implemented an employee output enhancement incentive plan that increased productivity by 35% and allowed for 50% downsizing. Redesigned hiring and training procedures, enabling new hires to be more productive faster. Improved routes, collection and delivery processes which resulted in reducing delivery times by 66%. Redirected income generating activities that resulted in 100% revenue increase during the first year.

Sub-Director, Central American Telecommunications Institute, El Salvador 1972-1976

In charge of designing, implementing, administering and evaluating telecommunication training programs.

EDUCATION

Universidad Interamericana, San Jose, Costa Rica M.B.A., Master in Business Administration

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon B.S., Electrical Power Technology

B.S., Business Administration

SKILLS

30 years experience as managing director.

Excellent operational and executive leadership.

Excellent communication and writing skills, English and Spanish.

Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Internet.

Proven negotiations ability.

Self motivated and able to work independently.

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