Jorge

Consultant for Business Development, Strategy, and Operation Management for 3 agriculture farm startups, by implementing Seed to Sale system, SharePoint, and MS365 integration to track inventory and labor standards, sales forecasting, shareholder reports, file sharing, and other KPIs. Designed SQL data models to create automated workflows, APIs, and process maps to structure ideal business systems. Created a replicable business model for the next project locations and for either new construction facilities or build-out lease startups.

• Leading the commercialization of the invasive Lionfish utilizing spearfishing drones.
• Leading Pre-Construction Design for 36,000 sq. ft industrial fabrication building and new Breakroom.
• Leading development of 1200 lot subdivision including market research, site selection, concept design, due diligence, entitlement, proforma, budgeting, operations planning, HOA concept, and funding.
• Owner of the patented Reefsweeper. The only submersible spearfishing drone approved to commercialize the invasive lionfish species and create the first global lionfish fishery. Startup included establishing test markets, operational planning, procurement, demand planning, ERP implementation, process definitions, fleet deployment, proformas and financial models, R&D prototyping, engineering, secured lionfish distributors, and funding.

Fleet deployment of the patented Reefsweeper. The only submersible spearfishing drone approved to commercialize the invasive lionfish species and create the first global lionfish fishery. Startup included establishing test markets, operational planning, procurement, demand planning, ERP implementation, process definitions, fleet deployment, proformas and financial models, R&D prototyping, engineering, secured lionfish distributors, and funding.

We PEAR solutions to business problems. We PEAR investors to profitable business models. We PEAR great minds together.

Remote Project Manager for ERP software implementation to increase efficiencies by 75% in Scheduling/Routing, Forecasting/Demand Planning, Operations Planning, and process improvements. Remote Program Manager for Rug Doctor’s portfolio of new retail and rental product introductions. Successfully led and motivated virtual teams remotely (USA, China, and UK) by establishing workstream transparency, prioritizing goals, holding teams accountable, and celebrating project wins.

• Program Manager for nationwide rollout of innovations in all major chains including Wal-Mart, Kroger, Publix, etc. (36,000+ locations) Tracked metrics and led teams to ensure on-time delivery and healthy supply chain.
• Introduced Project Management Office (PMO) and portfolio tracking for all MS Dynamics projects, creating a formal process to vet new opportunities from National Account Managers, and through project life cycle. Introduced and coached new policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations to improve the process.
• Director of Change Management Review Board to ensure the data integrity of all new item descriptions, customer information, sales categories, price groups, EDI Setup, and CAT Code entry into the ERP system. Developed team to be proactive and reduced incorrect invoicing, quantities, and point of sales data by 100%.

Created and launched facility-wide Rewards and Recognition program encouraging employees to submit over 150 continuous improvement projects which resulted in a paradigm shift, empowered employees with a voice, and improved company culture dramatically.  Inherited ERP Implementation project at 110% of budget consumption and 1 year behind schedule. Trained team to focus efforts on immediate priorities and simulations to complete goals and reach new Go-Live.

• Program Manager of prototype products introduced to Operations and adding $13 million of revenue per year. Successfully passed 12 Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) conducted by our external partner Baker Hughes, for mass production approval.
• Project Manager for company’s strategic objectives including Cellular Manufacturing for high-volume customers, which decreased lead-time by 65%, increased monthly revenue by $600,000, improved capacity, and ergonomics.
• Led cross-departmental teams to implement Operational Strategies, Supply Chain Logistics, Point-of-Use Inventory, Supermarket Kanban Systems, and Cross-Departmental Mixed Model Assembly Lines.
• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) throughout the facility, and negotiated yearly savings of $98,000. Greatly improved stockroom traffic, efficiencies, and reduced production downtime.
• Hosted Kaizen Events to provide strategic direction for Operations to initiate departmental improvements and conducted Value Stream Mapping in Administration.

Developed and executed strategic roadmaps, project plans, business cases, financial models, and reported to shareholders/investors on a $28 million portfolio of commercial, residential, and rehab projects. Created new profitable revenue streams by acquiring construction contracts, leading acquisitions, building investor relationships, land developments, wholesale projects including buy & holds, and fix & flips.

• Drafted commercial and residential executive summaries for State/City Permits, Planning and Zoning, Appraisals, Financial Institutions, and Investors.
• Led pre-construction and contract planning for twelve build-to-suits for Family Dollar and Dollar Tree locations in East Texas and Louisiana area, totaling $17 million.
• Closed over seventy residential/commercial projects and developed four sub-divisions totaling $28 million. Negotiated property sales and pre-leasing contracts.
• Approved production plans, contracts, budgets, and schedules for all project locations to develop weekly production status. Compared KPI metrics to the company’s strategy and presented recommendations to all stakeholders.
• Facilitated all executive meetings including Architect/Engineering meetings, owner and representative meetings, construction kick-offs, building inspection reviews, bank/investor inspections, RFP sub-contractor and vendor meetings, contract negotiations, customer feedback reviews, KPI reviews, and project closing meetings.
• Acquired Stone Manufacturing Company to increase revenue and decrease project overhead by supplying stone to our projects. Negotiated a $1.2 million stone contract prior to acquiring the stone company.

Consulted with customer and led kickoff meetings to gather requirements, scope definitions, identify construction project budget, collaboration, provide design options/recommendations, and schedule future revision meetings. Drafted several Commercial construction projects using AutoCAD for General Contractors and Architects. Provided complete construction drawing sets in compliance with local/state building codes for Approval Stamping, State/City Permits, and Planning/Zoning review.

• Drafted hundreds of Residential projects using AutoCAD for General Contractors, Custom Home Builders, Property Management Firms, and private Homeowners to gain local city construction permits.
• Interned 6 months at Barham Architects as draftsman during my Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting/Design education.
• Consulted using my previous 5 years construction experience as a Brick/Stone Mason, Plumber’s Helper, Roofer, Structural Framer’s Helper, Flooring Layer’s Helper, and Trim Carpenter.