JESSICA GHELMAN
CARACAS
Summary
Dynamic Executive with over 25 years of experience driving organizational success and growth. Proven ability to make strategic decisions and collaborate effectively with teams to achieve objectives and resolve challenges. Expertise in leadership, problem-solving, and fostering high-performance cultures.
Seasoned Consultant with background in developing and implementing successful business strategies. Strong track record in identifying opportunities for operational improvement, driving efficiency, and facilitating change management initiatives. Demonstrated skills in project management, strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Self Employed Services
Caracas
02.2012 - Current
- Analyzed and implemented strategies to improve business performance management based on integral diagnosis, leading Board of Directors in best course of action to improve bottom line
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements were met
- Developed a comprehensive financial model that accurately projected budgeting and profitability over a five-year period
- Developed a risk management plan that identified and mitigated potential risks
- Created a business model to identify and capitalize on new opportunities for client growth
Director
CDG
Caracas
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Designed and implemented financial services and structures for corporate clients
- Designed and implemented managerial information systems for trades integrated with ERPs
- Led team for business development opportunities
- Designed international ops flow and integration with ERP
EVP Special Projects
Venevalores/Intersecurities
Caracas & Panama
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Developed strategy for corporate growth by identifying and executing strategic projects.
- Led technology platform change, including overhaul of transactional core system and ERP.
- Established Intersecurities as a new financial entity in Panama with successful project leadership.
- Guided Board of Directors in defining and selecting strategic objectives for group alignment.
- Supervised definition and implementation of comprehensive training program for all VV Group employees.
Strategic Studies Coordinator
Chevron
Houston
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Leading identification and development of strategic opportunities for downstream business in Latin America
- Project Manager of $75MM strategic project for Trading and supply reliability opportunity in Latin America
- Supporting Atlantic Basin strategic projects
Regional Supply Planner- LA
Chevron
Houston
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Led all regional supply-related optimization efforts in the Region for clean products.
- Managed all marine terminal supply nomination and performance monitoring in the Region
- Supported all trading-driven optimization opportunities in the Region (inventory plays, hedging, etc) including profitability and risk analysis for both Trading and Marketing business units
Regional Network Performance Analyst- LA
Chevron
Houston
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Supported analytically all regional optimization initiatives for downstream terminals in the Region.
- Led main cross-functional optimization effort for primary and secondary distribution networks in the Region
- Led benchmarking initiative for Terminal and Transportation's main performance indicators
- In charge of regional business plan (CAPEX and OPEX budgeting) for Logistics Latin America
- Led financial analysis and valuation training for all engineers, terminal and transportation analysts in the Region
Financial Consultant/Interim CFO
TouchPoints Center International
Miami
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Prepared the Company for a new capitalization and joint venture with call centers in US and Ecuador: performed all treasury, corporate finance and compliance related activities
- Performed internal audit and cleanup of Accounting DB according to best practices.
- Structured and executed USD $2.6M funding round with Venture Capital Fund and High Net Worth Investors
- Redesigned and executed collection process. Improved A/R from 45+ to 15 days. Decreased of aging collections from 50+ to 15 days and recovery of 25% of old bad debt expenses.
- Led preparation of Company to form Joint Ventures with Call Centers in US and LATAM
Consultant
Accenture
Caracas
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Defined and implemented financial operations model, including credit, treasury and operations areas for a USD $1,600M Panamanian bank.
- Designed and deployed risk management practices to integrate with credit processes
- Led client team in designing and deploying new business model for credit business units, obtaining a 20% increase in credit portfolio and a 35% decrease in associated credit risk
- Facilitated strategic sessions with client's top executives for establishing project's priorities
- Evaluated and implemented strategic internet business opportunities for major nation-wide financial consortium
Finance Specialist
Mercantil Svcios Financieros
Caracas & Miami
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Led research and proposal for the development of best-practice risk management model for credit, market and operational risk, including development of a proprietary credit rating system for both retail and corporate credit transactions, obtaining a 12% decrease in credit risk in the first year after deployment
- Participated in the IFC Basel Feedback Committee on Regulatory Framework for banking risk management and compliance
- Led the Risk Management and Compliance Education Program for 2500 employees
- Designed and implemented Risk Management and Compliance systems in branches in the US
- Selected as member of the team in charge for the development of an internet startup for financial services in Latin-America (joint venture McKinsey-JP Morgan)
- Collaborated with corporate banking executives in the structuring of credit transactions, performed industry analysis to develop strategic guidelines for credit risk exposures
Education
MBA - Finance and Performance Management
NYU
New York City01.2004
Economist -
UCAB
Caracas01.1996
Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Leadership and Collaborative teamwork
- Stress resilience
- Effective cross-functional communication
- Office software proficiency
- Excel expertise
- Change management
- Problem solving
- Business development
- Project management
- Risk management
- Financial modeling
- Analytical skills
Languages
Native speaker, Native speaker, Very good command, Very good command
Extracurricular Activities
IB Finance Professor, Hebraica, Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela, 01/01/16, 12/31/23, Business Management at International Baccalaureate program Teacher for last two years of High School students
Personal Information
- Nationality: Venezuelan British Spaniard
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Director
CDG
02.2015 - 03.2021
Consultant
Self Employed Services
02.2012 - Current
EVP Special Projects
Venevalores/Intersecurities
03.2009 - 02.2012
Strategic Studies Coordinator
Chevron
03.2006 - 11.2008
Regional Supply Planner- LA
Chevron
03.2006 - 11.2008
Regional Network Performance Analyst- LA
Chevron
03.2006 - 11.2008
Financial Consultant/Interim CFO
TouchPoints Center International
01.2005 - 02.2006
Consultant
Accenture
01.2000 - 01.2001
Finance Specialist
Mercantil Svcios Financieros
01.1997 - 01.2000
MBA - Finance and Performance Management
NYU
Economist -
UCAB