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Adrian Cruz

Adrian Cruz

Houston,TX

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

President of Operations Latin America

Glaxosmithkline Llc
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
05.2001 - 05.2004
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.

. P&L responsibility for $2B business sales and $400M revenue. Included 15,000 employees and seven manufacturing facilities.

President and CEO

SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Latin America
Mexico
05.1995 - 05.2001
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

. Responsible for full P&L of regional business

Operations with sales of $900M and profit of $190M.

President Latin Smerica

Sterling Winthrop
NYC
06.1989 - 06.1995
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

. Full P&L responsibility with sales of $500M and profit of $50M

Senior VP Operations International

Lederle Laboratories
Wayne, NJ
05.1985 - 05.1989
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.

. Responsible for $550M sales and $110M

Profit in Europe,Africa,Asia, Middle East,

Latin America, Japan and Australia/New

Zealand.

President and CEO

American Cyanamid
Mexico
07.1981 - 06.1985
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

. Full p&L responsibility for sales of $150M and profit of $20M. Led divisions of Pharmaceutical (Lederle),Sutures(Davis&Geck),Laminates(Formica),Ag/Vet, and Chemicals.

Marketing Manager

Pfizer Latin America
Coral Gables, FL
06.1977 - 06.1981
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.

. Responsible for marketing strategy development in 19 countries in Latin America

Regional Director and CEO

Pfizer International
Nairobi, Kenya
06.1978 - 05.1980

Responsible for full P&L for operations in Kenya,

Uganda, Somalia and Tanzania. Sales of $15M and profit of $3M with two manufacturing sites.

Product Manager

Pfizer International
NYC
05.1975 - 06.1977

Marketing and training development for the region.

Education

Bachelor In Business - International Business

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05.1973

Skills

  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Productivity Optimization

Strategic Development

Education

Harvard MBA

Timeline

President of Operations Latin America

Glaxosmithkline Llc
05.2001 - 05.2004

President and CEO

SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Latin America
05.1995 - 05.2001

President Latin Smerica

Sterling Winthrop
06.1989 - 06.1995

Senior VP Operations International

Lederle Laboratories
05.1985 - 05.1989

President and CEO

American Cyanamid
07.1981 - 06.1985

Regional Director and CEO

Pfizer International
06.1978 - 05.1980

Marketing Manager

Pfizer Latin America
06.1977 - 06.1981

Product Manager

Pfizer International
05.1975 - 06.1977

Bachelor In Business - International Business

Eastern Michigan University
Adrian Cruz