Andres Egas
Guayaquil,Guayas
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, leading large groups of professionals. Proven track record of successful cost optimization, supplier performance management and people management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Shift Supervisor, Pineapple Division
Dole Foods
02.2003 - 03.2003
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through diligent oversight and thorough record keeping practices.
Sowing Supervisor, Pineapple Division
Dole Foods
03.2004 - 02.2006
- USD$500K Annual budget - 120 field workers under supervision.
- Contributed to company cost savings through diligent budget management and resource allocation.
- Increased team productivity- 9% by effectively delegating tasks based on individual strengths and skill sets, and reduced costs by 8%.
- Reduction by 17% on fungicide seed treatments.
Research Assistant Intern
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting, analyzing data.
- Streamlined data entry processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in results reporting.
Financial Analyst, Banana Division
Dole Foods
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Analyzed new investment opportunities through thorough due diligence and project evaluation.
Controller, Diversified Division
Dole Foods
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Annual Budget USD$7.5M
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
Farm Manager - Banana Division
Dole Foods
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Annual Budget of USD$16M -1,200 has of Conventional Bananas.
- Supervised 1,150 field workers and 55 white collars.
- Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
- Successfully negotiated second collective agreement.
- Certification Responsible: Global Gap, BPM, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, Rainforest Alliance, RAS – WWF.
Forestry and External Procurement Director
3A COMPOSITES – Plantabal S.A.
11.2014 - Current
- Annual Budget USD$14M - 12,000 has of Balsa
- Labor Management of 1000 field workers and 45 white collars.
- Sowing plan of 3,000 has/year - Starting from the seed and nursery.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define procurement objectives aligned with overall business goals and strategies,40,000m3/year.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, resulting in increased operational efficiency within the forestry department.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to enhance forestry operations such as Centralized platforms or automation tools.
- Implemented cost control measures through disciplined budget management and spend analysis, optimizing resource allocation.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Responsible for FSC -EUTR Certification.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School “JAVIER”
Guayaquil, Ecuador01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
ESCUELA AGRICOLA PANAMERICANA ZAMORANO
Tegucigalpa, Honduras12.2002
MBA - International Finance
Sawyer Business School - Suffolk University
Boston, MA05.2009
Strategic People Management Diploma -
IDE Business School
Guayaquil, Ecuador06.2016
Skills
- Performance Metrics
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Budget Administration
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Supplier Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management
Personal Information
- Identification Number: 0914776257
- Date of Birth: 05/17/80
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies
Baseball and soccer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Forestry and External Procurement Director
3A COMPOSITES – Plantabal S.A.
11.2014 - Current
Farm Manager - Banana Division
Dole Foods
11.2011 - 08.2014
Controller, Diversified Division
Dole Foods
01.2010 - 08.2011
Financial Analyst, Banana Division
Dole Foods
07.2009 - 12.2009
Research Assistant Intern
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2006 - 12.2006
Sowing Supervisor, Pineapple Division
Dole Foods
03.2004 - 02.2006
Night Shift Supervisor, Pineapple Division
Dole Foods
02.2003 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
High School “JAVIER”
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
ESCUELA AGRICOLA PANAMERICANA ZAMORANO
MBA - International Finance
Sawyer Business School - Suffolk University
Strategic People Management Diploma -
IDE Business School