Jorge is a Portfolio Manager with executive management experience in leading complex multi-million-dollar programs and entire portfolios in Construction (15 years), Manufacturing (10 years), and ERP Software Implementation (9 years). Accomplished in leading international & domestic teams to the commercialization of a $25 million new product launch program for Rug Doctor in over 38,000 retail locations nationwide. Led ERP and Mobile App implementation to improve internal processes and established KPIs to insure profitable forecasting and scheduling. Jorge is highly talented in value stream mapping, lean manufacturing, and establishing project management processes.
Hire JorgeConsultant 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.