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Yacenys Contreras Garizabal

International Business Professional - MBA
Santa Marta

Summary

Strategic International Business Professional committed to maximizing performance and profit. Develops and implements strategies for revenue and profit growth and develops and analyzes financial reports to determine progress in achieving business objectives. Determined and energetic professional with excellent problem assessment and decision-making skills. Recognized for developing high-level key client relationships. Posses solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial and budgeting processes. Bringing more than 8-year background developing and implementing commercial strategies, conducting market research and analysis, and coordinating with diverse teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Commercial & Financial Coordinator

Rimorchiatori Riuniti Colombia SAS
Santa Marta
11.2016 - Current
  • Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion in the maritime industry.
  • Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients. (Local: ports, maritime authority, etc. International: Customers, suppliers and shareholders).
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
  • Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.
  • Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns and maintaining positive cash position.
  • Treasury: provided reliable information on bank availabilities and controlled the movement thereof. Budgeted and monitored cash flows and submitted periodic reports to Management on the company's financial availability.
  • Bought and sold currencies on foreign exchange markets. Clearing account management.
  • Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
  • Managed the company's policies.

Process Assistant

Fondo de Empleados Puerto de Santa Marta - FESPORT
Santa Marta
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • SIPLAFT Compliance Officer. Prepared, implemented and monitored all the company's processes related to the implementation of the System for the Control and Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism SIPLAFT, generated the necessary reports for the oversight and control entities. Preparation and submission of reports to credit risk centers, CIFIN.
  • Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall company strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives.
  • Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to associates, handled challenging situations with ease.

Commercial Coordinator

ASECOM S.A.S.
Santa Marta
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services in the technology and communications industry, corporate segment.
  • Provided after-sales service, verification of timely closings and confirmation of total customer satisfaction.
  • Sent invoices to clients and followed up about payments.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.

Marketing & Sales -LATAM (Trainee)

Siman Stones pvt. ltd.
Goa
06.2013 - 10.2013
  • Market research in Latin American countries, in the natural stone industry for construction. Customer relationship management.
  • Opened a new market.
  • Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing/sale projects.
  • Informed supervisors and company leaders on markets and regional sales needs to best meet customer needs and maximize revenue.

Education

MBA - Master Business Administration

Universidad Internacional De La Rioja -UNIR
Logroño, España
04.2018 - 05.2019

Specialist in University Teaching - Education

Universidad Del Magdalena
Santa Marta, Colombia
02.2015 - 12.2016

International Business Professional - International Business

Universidad Del Magdalena
Santa Marta, Colombia
02.2009 - 10.2014

Skills

    Proactive and team player

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Interests

Volunteering

Marketing

Travel

Making music

Learning Languages

Additional Information

Professional References


  • Massimo Peluso. Gerente Rimorchiatori Riuniti. Tel. (+57) 317 432 5765 - massimo.peluso@rimorchiatori.com
  • Ana Molina. Gerente Innovaciones Financieras y de Gestión SAS. Tel. (+57) 320 5779483. innovafinancierasydegestion@gmail.com
  • Yesmi Bello. Gerente ASECOM S.A.S. Tel. (+57) 317 658 3921 gerencia@asecom.co

Timeline

MBA - Master Business Administration

Universidad Internacional De La Rioja -UNIR
04.2018 - 05.2019

Commercial & Financial Coordinator

Rimorchiatori Riuniti Colombia SAS
11.2016 - Current

Process Assistant

Fondo de Empleados Puerto de Santa Marta - FESPORT
09.2015 - 11.2016

Specialist in University Teaching - Education

Universidad Del Magdalena
02.2015 - 12.2016

Commercial Coordinator

ASECOM S.A.S.
03.2014 - 04.2015

Marketing & Sales -LATAM (Trainee)

Siman Stones pvt. ltd.
06.2013 - 10.2013

International Business Professional - International Business

Universidad Del Magdalena
02.2009 - 10.2014

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