JUAN C RUBIO
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MBA, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 15 years of experience and background in Consulting, Human Resources, Financial Planning, Business Developing, Operations, Logistics, Internal Control and Sales. Experience working with critical decision makers in Latin America and USA. Successful career advancement with proven ability to motivate people and to work in high-pressured situations requiring flexibility and judgment. Effective team builder with strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong computer skills. Bilingual: English / Spanish.
OPERATIONS AND FINANCE SKILLS
Internal Control Procedures Set Up
HR Performance System Startup
Implementation of Control for Shipments and Purchase Orders
Member of ISO 9002 project for Savings accounts
Support on implementation of FCPA database information for vendors at Johnson Controls
Responsible of Start up and Business Development of Total Dynamics Corp (Imports and Export of Food products)
Consolidated of Closing Financial Reporting Package for Latin America Region
Support on established the annual budget guidelines, identified initiatives and opportunities / risk.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Johnson Controls, — Medley, FL
Solutions for operating buildings effectively and efficiently to increase a building's energy efficiency and operational performance.
Sr Financial Analyst, Dec 2007 to Present
Coordinate preparation, roll-up and presentation of financial budgets and latest forecasts with business units directors and countries. Perform analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual results versus forecast, analyze variances and get explanations. Consolidate reports, summarize budget and result information of Latin America Region. Accomplish information requirements of Management; develop of reporting procedures to collect financial information from Latin America countries. Monitoring capital spending program.
Key Results:
Reduction in time of response of Quarter Schedules Package in a 25% and reduction of errors.
Support on FCPA procedures for vendors set up database
TROPICAL SEEDS LLC. — Coral Springs, FL
Producer and wholesaler of Grass Seeds for Livestock, company of Papalotla Group from Mexico
Operations and Finance Manager, May 2004 to Dec 2007
Responsible of logistics and finance operations for Latin America, control of purchase orders and management of vendors relationship, follow up to orders completion and delivery; customer service and resolution of issues related with imports and exports; control of treasury and cash flow; managing day to day processing of accounts receivable and payables.
Key Results:
Develop and implementation of internal control system to report status of shipments and purchase orders
Benefit-Cost Analysis to establish price per varieties
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
TOTAL DYNAMICS CORP. — Miami, FL
Food products Imports and Exports company.
Operations and Finance Manager, June 2002 – May 2004
Developed company’s vision and strategy and designed the organization to support the operating processes. Responsible for business developing, fostering relations with investors, suppliers and customers.
Key Results:
Start up of Business, establishment of customers and logistic operation; establishment of distribution agreements with other companies. During first year of operations were opened more than 100 direct customers and 3 distributors for Broward county, Dade county, Atlanta City area and New York City area, codification of products in supermarket chains as Publix, Sedanos, Milam’s Market among others.
BBVA BANK. — Bogotá, Colombia
Spanish Bank
Corresponding Banking Representative, September 1996 – June 2002
Management of relationship with other banks, responsible for acquiring funding in foreign currency for operations in the network, management and supervision of trade finance credits.
Key Results:
Recognition as member of ISO 9002 project for Savings Accounts.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN. — Bogotá, Colombia
Audit and Consulting Company, Member of Audit and Business Consulting Team
Consultant, November 1994 – August 1996
Participated in an array of projects including: Internal Control Design, Implementation of Performance Measures for numerous companies, Information Systems Design and Implementation. Responsible in assisting the firm with practice development tasks.
Key Results:
Participated on different projects in companies as: Almadelco – Logistic Company; Ecopetrol - Oil & Gas, CRT - Commission for Regulation of Telecommunications; development of recommendations and systems to ensure accomplishment of procedures, internal control on inventories, distribution chain and cash disbursement.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
INALDE, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SABANA — Bogotá, Colombia
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), June 1999 to June 2001
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA — Bogotá, Colombia
Bachelor Degree as Industrial Engineer with emphasis in Finance, January 1990 to October 1995
*Evaluation of credentials confirming the equivalence to be graduated in an MBA from an accredited University in USA.
OTHER EDUCATION
Arthur Andersen & Co – July 1995: Audit Business Advisory (ABA) Worldwide Training, Mexico, Audit Planning and Consulting (120 Hours)
Johnson Controls – 2009: Cash Disbursement AP/Finance/Procurement; Due Diligence Integration Process; Payments and Distributions; Vendor Setup and Procurement Process.
Technology Skills
Hyperion 6.4, Retrieve application, Quick Books, Microsoft Office Specialist Certified in Excel. Others: Word, Power Point, Access, PeopleSoft.