SUMMARY

Experienced (+20 yrs) PMP Certified Project Manager, Business Analyst. Applied experience in R&D Product Development Life Cycle, Product Management and Commercialization, having managed product launches in US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Expertise in Manufacturing scale up, Technology Transfer and Supply Chain Process Improvements. EPC Project Manager of Capital Projects in the range of $10 - 150 Million under Confidential and Confidential regulations. Confidential experience providing BI/BA for Strategic decision making on Product/Portfolio Management, Change Management and Business Risks assessment. Strong technical background combined with solid business managerial skills, capable to communicate flawlessly across all business units and clients.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• PMO/Project Management: Agile/Scrum and PMI/PMBOK.
• Product Life Cycle Management & Commercialization.
• Innovation R&D Stage Gate Management
• Process Mapping/Process Modeling/Process Improvements
• Business/Data Analysis, Binary Classification & Predictors
• Quality Management - Confidential Validation, CAPA/HACCP
• Cross Functional Team Leadership and Training
• Fluent English/Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Eden Prairie, MN

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Market research & data business analysis to refine strategies for product management and marketing strategies.
• Proposed and implemented a Product Management organization structure for a Dairy Business unit.
• R&D new products and launching plans for revitalized products (coffee, dairy/chocolate and beverages).
• Restructure of Marketing and Sales Dept, new KPI, communication program developed via Agile.
• Customer service flow map upgrade for Travel/Insurance business via scrum/agile software developed system.
• Plant Manufacturing upgrades for Confidential compliance with integrated CIP systems (Food/Meats, Dairy plants).
• Technical/Economical Feasibility study for 5MW wind turbine project for Confidential, Colombia.
• Designed and Installed industrial solar energy dryers for Coffee and Fruits for industrial farming projects.
• Provided training on Project Management PIM/PMBOK and Agile/Scrum to businesses and Universities in Colombia.
• Specify/Purchase and export Process/Packaging equipment from US to Andean countries.

Confidential

Director of Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Design/construction of DI water generation & distribution loop for carbonated beverage plant.
• Plant & Process reengineering, Instrumentation & controls for capacity expansion projects (veg. oil, cosmetics)
• Re-engineered pasta making plant adding a line to produce “ready to eat noodles” new portfolio.
• Designed/ built whey protein recovery plant (50K Lt/day) changing waste to revenue stream under Confidential .
• Validation protocols for food process/equipment and packaging lines for Confidential ISO9001.
• Redesign raw material warehouse and flow/dispensing system for cosmetics plant supply chain integration.
• Plant design & feasibility study to treat cities landfill biogas (300-500 ft3/min) to produce electricity (500 - 800 KW).
• Conceptual Design of waste water treatment plant for tannery, 70m3/hr, COD/BOD 2.5
• Various manufacturing process improvement projects to increase AU/OEE with customized KPI dashboards.
• Feasibility study for off-grid system with combined solar/wind energy source for Pacific Coast development.
• Designed and installed a biofuel plant to produce 40K gal/year from coconut and palm oil locally sourced.

Confidential, New York

Global Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed eight major global project launches (Hair/Skin care) and three regional launches (Dental care) by directing multinational cross functional teams from corporate office. Acting Product Manager, responsible for overall project activities (R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain/Manufacturing and Quality) and accountable for project delivery before Global VP Personal care in NY office.
• Implemented corporate customized R&D Stage & Gate process to accelerate product Innovations and launches.
• Led the R&D development of new line of Shampoo and Deodorants (rollon and sprays) for European Markets.
• Led the expansion of R&D centers in Mexico for LA Markets and R&D Center in Thailand for Asian Markets.
• Led restructuring of Corporate PMO with new customized Corporate “Project Management methodology” for improved planning and execution. Rolled out the PM training program with customized software.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed Technology Transfer for new product launches (formula and/or Packaging) of Hair Care, Skin Care, Underarm (rollons/sprays) and Dental Care products for increased market share and profits in EU, Asia and LA.
• Led Capital Projects (up to $150 Million Dollars) to re-engineer/design/built Continuous & Batch Manufacturing Plants in US (NJ, TN), Europe (Italy, France, UK), Asia (Thailand, China), LA (MX, Brazil, Colombia), and Russia. Managed the selection of subcontractors/vendors for process/packaging equipment and engineering services from US and Europe. Responsible for design PDF/P&IDs, project cost forecast/budget control and schedule.
• Led “Technology Database” software development - via Agile- to protect and share know-how globally.
• Produced the “Colgate Water Processing Technology Guidelines” to engineer water process plants for formulation in compliance with Confidential making use of RO, Ozone and PLC/instrumentation technologies.
• Developed proprietary spray drying “detergent densification technology” which avoided (+25MM) global capital investment required to surpass the technical “density limit” constrain. Received “CEO Technology Award”.
• Re-engineered key global detergent plants (solids & liquids) for plant capacity increase while reducing energy (12%) and water usage (18%) per ton produced.
• Produced “Guidelines for Manufacturing Quality Auditing” for Confidential compliance. Conducted manufacturing capability audits (Cp/CpK, AU/OEE). Carried out Six Sigma/Lean improvements applying CAPA/HACCP in various plants (NJ, US, UK, France, Brazil, Mexico, and China). Produced global KPI tracking system.

Confidential - Summit, NJ

Senior Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led R&D development and production of solid/liquid “active Ingredients” for Clinical Trials under Confidential HSE. Led the Scaled up process to manufacturing level with corresponding Confidential validation protocols.
• Managed manufacturing process equipment capital projects ($1-10M), specified/purchased and installed.
• Conducted process safety operational risk analysis (HAZOP) and HSE training programs.
• Principal process PFD/P&IDs, design engineer for pharmaceutical plant design/constructions and validation.

Confidential

Pilot Plant Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed Pilot Plant Mfg. Operations - (18 operators) under Confidential and HSE/ Confidential compliance.
• Responsible for production, budgets and manufacturing schedule of solid/liquid products.
• Implemented TPM, HSE, Sustainability and Quality Manufacturing Training Programs.