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Subway Costa RicaAdministrative Manager
Jun. 2017 - Jul. 2019Costa RicaDirected the Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology and Technical Services areas.
BEACON - LifeDirector
Oct. 2013Costa RicaSince 2013, leading a consulting firm providing services in Public and Government Affairs, Strategic Communication, Strategic Engagement, Public Relations, and Sustainability in local and regional companies mainly in the alcoholic and non- alcoholic RTD beverages, hospitality and services sectors.
British American TobaccoCorporate and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Apr. 2009 - Oct. 2013Costa Rica- Reporting to the Country Manager and coordinating with all members of the Executive Committee regarding Corporate and Regulatory Affairs matters. My responsibilties included: - Regulatory strategy and agenda regarding the regulatory map and context for Costa Rica. - Internal communication, corporate image, the anti-illicit trade function. - Liaison with key stakeholders (branches of Government, non-government institutions, Chambers and media) for regulatory matters and official spokesperson.
Holtermann & Co (joint venture with Diageo)Corporate Affairs and Human Resources Manager
Nov. 2003 - Apr. 2009Costa RicaResponsible for the implementation of the Corporate and Regulatory strategy in Costa Rica as well as HR processes related with Recruitment, Selection, Talent Management, Training, Performance, Compensation and Coaching. Spokesperson and liaison with key stakeholders (Government institutions, non-government institutions, Chambers and media) and responsible for the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
Holtermann & Co (joint venture with Diageo)Procurement and Imports Manager
Jan. 1993 - Oct. 2003Costa Rica- Responsible for all purchases for Holtermann & Compañía, S.A as a joint venture between Bacardi, Diageo and Holtermann Internacional, S.A. - Responsible for stocks of imported finished product. - Responsible negotiations and ordering process with all international suppliers. - Negotiation of prices for raw materials, finished product, rates for ocean freight, warehousing and customs clearance procedures.
Marina Intercontinental, S.A. (Marinsa)Shipping Lines Manager
Feb. 1992 - Dec. 1992Costa Rica- Responsible for commercial cargo operations in Costa Rica for three shipping lines, Turbana, Transnave and Conti Lines. - Coordination with Turbana’s port offices in Wilmington, Delaware for southbound cargo. - Coordination of sales of commercial cargo space for the three shipping lines. - Negotiation of ocean freight rates with clients, agents at origin and the shipping lines, inland freight rates with local container transport companies.
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