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About
Extensive experience in areas of International Trade, Sales, Marketing, Promotion, Logistics, Costumer Support, Procurement and related fields, focused on Latin America and The Caribbean, as well as experience in Management Consulting and Financial / Managerial Accounting. Specific contributions in increasing productivity and value-added focused. Fluent in Spanish and basic knowledge of Portuguese.
"A business is successful to the extent that it provides a product or service that contributes to happiness in all of its forms".
"A business is successful to the extent that it provides a product or service that contributes to happiness in all of its forms".
Haves
Ability in the process and analysis of financial / sales forecasting, projections and reports.
Development and establishment of business relationships / strategies for increasing market share.
Competence in conducting market research / entry strategy for new products.
In-depth understanding of Latin America culture and the business environment.
Skilled in obtaining financial and accounting information for making decisions.
Development and establishment of business relationships / strategies for increasing market share.
Competence in conducting market research / entry strategy for new products.
In-depth understanding of Latin America culture and the business environment.
Skilled in obtaining financial and accounting information for making decisions.
Professional Experience
Mar 2002 - Present
Independent Business Developer
Latin America and The Caribbean
International Trade and Development
Latin America and The Caribbean
International Trade and Development
Sales Representative for multiple manufacturing companies. Lead, manage and coordinate business development activities in Latin America and The Caribbean, including market plan implementation, sales, customer services, procurement. Supporte market entry strategy for new products and manage / coordinate projections and reports for Latin American markets. Develop and establish business relationships and strategies for increasing market share of major product lines in Mexico, Central America, South America and The Caribbean.
Feb 1981 - Nov 1985
(4 years, 9 Months)
(4 years, 9 Months)
Assistant Finance Manager
PURINA DE VENEZUELA C.A.
Food Production
PURINA DE VENEZUELA C.A.
Food Production
Manufacturer of animal food products and subsidiary of Ralston Purina Co. Caracas, Venezuela
Dec 1985 - Nov 1990
(5 years)
(5 years)
Chief Accountant
PRODUCTOS EFE S.A.
Dairy
PRODUCTOS EFE S.A.
Dairy
A major producer and exporter of dairy products; subsidiary of Empresas Polar, S.A. Caracas, Venezuela.
Dec 1990 - Dec 1997
(7 years)
(7 years)
Chemical Division Treasury Manager / Finance and Administration Manager
CGQ-CORPORACION GRUPO QUIMICO S.A.C.A.
Chemicals
CGQ-CORPORACION GRUPO QUIMICO S.A.C.A.
Chemicals
Manufacturer and exporter of chemicals, lubricants, pigments, paints and epoxy resins in partnership with major international companies such as Sherwin Williams, Shell Chemicals, Lubrizol, Cookson Matthey Eagle. Valencia, Venezuela
Feb 1998 - Oct 2001
(3 years, 8 Months)
(3 years, 8 Months)
Treasury Manager
PINTURAS FLAMUKO C.A.
Consumer Goods
PINTURAS FLAMUKO C.A.
Consumer Goods
Manufacturer and exporter of paints. Valencia, Venezuela.
Education
1976
- Bachelor Degree, Universidad Central de Venezuela (High School)
Business Administration
Arthur D’ Little; Valencia, Venezuela; 1992 - Advantages of Quality - Quality Action Teams Universidad Central de Venezuela; Caracas, Venezuela; 1987 -1990 - Master of Business Administration (MBA) Purina Colombiana; Bogota, Colombia; 1985 - Financial Services Ralston Purina Co.; St. Louis, Missouri; 1985 - Sales Management Purina de Venezuela C.A.; Caracas, Venezuela; 1984 - Basic Sales Techniques
Business Administration
Arthur D’ Little; Valencia, Venezuela; 1992 - Advantages of Quality - Quality Action Teams Universidad Central de Venezuela; Caracas, Venezuela; 1987 -1990 - Master of Business Administration (MBA) Purina Colombiana; Bogota, Colombia; 1985 - Financial Services Ralston Purina Co.; St. Louis, Missouri; 1985 - Sales Management Purina de Venezuela C.A.; Caracas, Venezuela; 1984 - Basic Sales Techniques
1978
Oglethorpe University (High School)
Atlanta, Georgia - Principles and Procedures of Financial Analysis
Atlanta, Georgia - Principles and Procedures of Financial Analysis
1991
IESA (High School)
Caracas, Venezuela; - Strategy Process Concepts
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Accounting
- Technology of Information
- Financial Analysis
- Budgetary Control and Planning
- Finance Under Inflation
- Administration of Working Capital
- Administrative Management
Caracas, Venezuela; - Strategy Process Concepts
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Accounting
- Technology of Information
- Financial Analysis
- Budgetary Control and Planning
- Finance Under Inflation
- Administration of Working Capital
- Administrative Management
More about Luis A. Flores
First Name
Luis A.
Last Name
Flores
Interests / Hobbies
Investment Opportunities, Strategic Planning, Corporate Financial Reporting, Profesional Networking, Golf, Fitness.
Specialities
Ability in the process and analysis of financial / sales forecasting, projections and reports.
Development and establishment of business relationships / strategies for increasing market share.
Competence in conducting market research / entry strategy for new products.
In-depth understanding of Latin America culture and the business environment.
Skilled in obtaining financial and accounting information for making decisions.
Development and establishment of business relationships / strategies for increasing market share.
Competence in conducting market research / entry strategy for new products.
In-depth understanding of Latin America culture and the business environment.
Skilled in obtaining financial and accounting information for making decisions.
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