Claudio Rodriguez
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Manager
Costa Farms
Venus, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented planning strategies to ensure project completion within budget and timelines.
- Analyzed current processes and made recommendations for improvement.
- Ensuring the grow area space capabilities of the farm for good inventory management, and creating reports to prevent future constraints in production planning.
- Additional ad hoc reporting, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Created reports summarizing supply chain operations such as inventory levels and shipping schedules.
- Collaborated with other departments to design efficient logistics solutions for product distribution.
- Tracked shipments to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing transit costs.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing holding costs.
Planning Specialist
Costa Farms
Venus, FL
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Researched and compiled data to develop comprehensive plans for projects.
- Analyzed current trends in the industry to identify potential opportunities.
- Developed long-term strategies based on research findings.
- Assist in ensuring alignment between the demand and production plan.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, identify issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Additional ad hoc reporting, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding planning processes and procedures.
- Identified areas for improvement and recommended solutions.
- Developed KPIs for tracking success of initiatives.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for efficiency improvements.
Senior Process Engineer
Costa Farms
Venus, FL
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented process safety management systems for the plant.
- Analyzed and troubleshot process issues to optimize production efficiency.
- Performed data analysis of process operations to identify improvement opportunities.
- Provided technical support in developing new processes, equipment, and procedures.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing experiments to improve product quality and yield.
- Assessed existing processes for potential automation or optimization opportunities.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed within the facility.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on design changes needed to improve plant throughput capacity.
- Reviewed operating procedures for accuracy and completeness prior to implementation.
Grower
Costa Farms
Venus, FL
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised and monitored the growth process of crops, including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
- Maintained accurate records of crop production activities such as seed types, fertilizer applications, irrigation schedules and weather conditions.
- Developed integrated pest management plans to reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides while maintaining acceptable levels of crop protection.
- Conducted regular inspections of fields to identify pests or diseases, weeds or other problems that could affect crop yields.
Account Manager
MOi Solutions
Managua, Nicaragua
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented planning strategies to ensure project completion within budget and timelines.
- Increase customer portfolio by selling ERP systems.
- Advise and train management on ERP ARA system (Administration of Agricultural Resources)
- Analyzed current processes and made recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with upper management to define objectives, plans and initiatives.
- Managed resources across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Credit
Banco de la Produccion (Banpro)
Managua, Nicaragua
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Placement of short and long-term agricultural credits (crops, machinery, livestock).
- Follow up on client portfolios through visits and inspections of credits.
- Recover credits granted to clients in a timely manner
Education
Agro-Business Administration Engineer -
Pan-American Agricultural School ZAMORANO
12.2013
First year of the Agricultural Engineer's Degree -
School of Agriculture of the Tropico Seco (UCATSE)
12.2007
Certificate of Intensive English Language Courses -
Kansas State University
05.2006
Master's Program in Business Management -
Thomas More University
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Budget Preparation
- Employee Development
- Project Planning
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Team Building
- Schedule Oversight
- Interpersonal Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Documentation and Reporting
- Problem Resolution
Courses And Seminars
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable, keen on details, and goal-oriented.
- Solid analytical skills, with practical operational knowledge.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
- Abilities to be an efficient, organized, and reliable worker
- United States Citizen
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Planning Manager
Costa Farms
01.2023 - Current
Planning Specialist
Costa Farms
12.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Process Engineer
Costa Farms
11.2020 - 12.2021
Grower
Costa Farms
07.2019 - 11.2020
Account Manager
MOi Solutions
05.2016 - 12.2018
Credit
Banco de la Produccion (Banpro)
08.2014 - 05.2016
Agro-Business Administration Engineer -
Pan-American Agricultural School ZAMORANO
First year of the Agricultural Engineer's Degree -
School of Agriculture of the Tropico Seco (UCATSE)
Certificate of Intensive English Language Courses -
Kansas State University
Master's Program in Business Management -
Thomas More University
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