Hi, I’m
Mario Pichardo
Director, Operations Manager
San Jose,CA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
San Jose Conservation CorpsSan Jose, CA
Director, Zero Waste
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Increase department's revenue by 35%
- Diverted over 4,000,000 lb from landfill
- Contribution of over $1M to the mission of the organization
- Built a succession plan for key positions in the department
San Jose Conservation CorpsSan Jose, CA
Operations Manager, Zero Waste
09.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Manage overall operations of the department
- Oversee the successful implementation of the daily operations schedule
- Coordinate billing and contracts with the Accounting and Finance Department
- Utilize the Recycle iQ (SJCC's proprietary recycling/zero waste business intelligence system) to track operations
CODESA
External Consultant
09.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Food Industry)
- Restructure shifts reducing employee overtime by 90%
- Generate savings of 25% on local supplies
- Develop System Inventory and cost control
- Develop SOP´s and Internal Company Regulations
- Determine strategies to maintain and reduce levels of shrinkage in all processes
- (Food Industry)
GRUPO DESIDERO
Internal Advisor
06.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Advise on government regulations that apply to the business model
- Manage Application of Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
- Audit compliance of governmental regulations and Environmental Impact Studies
- Directly negotiate pending fees and fines with governmental agencies
Las Limas, SA / Esteli Horticultural, SA
Project Advisor for Non Refundable Funds from the Netherlands Government
04.2011 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Company Overview: (BallHort, Chicago, USA)
- Raise $1M non-refundable fund from EVD
- Manage and coordinate team for search and execution of grant funds
- Follow-up of the different stages of the grant
- Reach all benchmarks for the different disbursements of the funds
- (BallHort, Chicago, USA)
CODESA / MASERSA / IMVASA
General Manager
04.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Food Industry)
- Achieve goal of $1M in sales and reduce operating costs by 20%
- Create and implement budgets, optimizing operations; and propose and develop new potential lines of business
- Plan and monitored cash flows required by each of the companies to ensure their continuance through cash flow statements
- Analyze data and generated reports for the board related to growth in sales, costs and profitability
- (Food Industry)
Las Limas, SA / Horticultural Esteli, SA
Operations Manager / Vice General Manager
04.2011 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Company Overview: (BallHort)
- Establishment and execution of $15M project (+700 employees)
- Oversee finance, human resources, logistics, IT, construction and maintenance
- Manage logistics and construction of 50,000sqm of greenhouses
- Direction and implementation of establishment process in the country
- Recruitment, training and integration of other managers and supervisors
- Coordinate approval before the Free Zone Commission (CNZF)
- Pursue government permits to operate in country
- (BallHort)
PRONicaragua
Investment Advisor Agribusiness Sector
03.2010 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Investment Promotion Agency)
- Achieve goal of $60M in FDI for the Agribusiness Sector
- Research, analysis and presentations of new investment opportunities
- Create new strategies and studies to promote the sector more efficiently
- Organization of customized site visits which included meetings with the public and private sector
- Assistance in finding local companies for joint ventures and local suppliers
- (Investment Promotion Agency)
Education
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
M.S. from Agricultural Economics
09.2014 - 11 2016
University Overview
Thesis: "Data Envelopment Analysis in Technical Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions in Latin America and Caribbean Region"
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
B.S. from Agriculture - Plant Science
08.2004 - 5 2008
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Course work toward PhD from Agricultural Economics
09.2014 - 11 2016
University Overview
Courses included: Development trends in international agriculture, agricultural policies and economics, biotechnology, statistics
Skills
Problem-solving
Project management
Operations management
Team management
Project coordination
Budget control
Strategies and goals
Timeline
Director, Zero Waste
San Jose Conservation Corps
09.2023 - Current
Operations Manager, Zero Waste
San Jose Conservation Corps
09.2022 - 09.2023
External Consultant
CODESA
09.2014 - 07.2017
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
M.S. from Agricultural Economics
09.2014 - 11 2016
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Course work toward PhD from Agricultural Economics
09.2014 - 11 2016
Internal Advisor
GRUPO DESIDERO
06.2014 - 06.2015
General Manager
CODESA / MASERSA / IMVASA
04.2013 - 08.2014
Project Advisor for Non Refundable Funds from the Netherlands Government
Las Limas, SA / Esteli Horticultural, SA
04.2011 - 06.2015
Operations Manager / Vice General Manager
Las Limas, SA / Horticultural Esteli, SA
04.2011 - 03.2013
Investment Advisor Agribusiness Sector
PRONicaragua
03.2010 - 04.2011
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
B.S. from Agriculture - Plant Science
08.2004 - 5 2008