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Mario Alberto Barahona Ocon

Logistics Expert
Homestead,FL

Summary

Dedicated Logistics professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Logistics. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director - Country Head

DHL Global Forwarding
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

Industrial Project Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.


Projects Handled:


  • Nicaragua Ministry of Health: COVID 19 vaccine transportation
  • Amayo / Vestas: Wind Farm, transportation os gear boxes, turbines and generators.
  • Congeneracion Green Power: Sugarmill, transportation of boiler for energy generation, all over weight and oversize components.
  • Norwood Energy corporation: Transportation of all gear for Oil exploration, all over weight and oversize components.

Product Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
04.2008 - 01.2015
  • Manage operations and financials results for Air Freight (Import / Export / Perishables).
  • Manage operations and financials results for Ocean Freight, (Import/ Export) - (LCL, FCL, BB, Charters).
  • Manage operations and financials results for International Road Freight, (Import/ Export) - (LTL, FTL, Special equipments).
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.

Sales and Marketing Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
03.2003 - 01.2008
  • Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.
  • Produced strong revenue numbers and continued promotional success with continued coaching of sales and marketing teams.
  • Led crisis management team and provided quick turnaround solutions.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving dramatic revenue growth across multiple sales channels.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Universidad Centroamericana
Managua, Nicaragua.
11.1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Manage Budgets
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Client Relationships
  • Financial Statements
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Development
  • Sales Activities
  • Time Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Personal References:


John Knohr

CEO DHL Global Forwarding Centralamerica & Caribbean.

Phone: (506) 6292-5099

Email: john.knohr@dhl.com


Karla Sevilla

CFO DHL Global Forwarding, Costa Rica

Phone: (505) 8842-5476

Email: karla.sevilla@dhl.com


Joseline Ventura

Managing Director DHL Global Forwarding, El Salvador.

Phone: (503) 7671 2008

Email: joseline.ventura@dhl.com

Timeline

Managing Director - Country Head

DHL Global Forwarding
04.2018 - 12.2022

Industrial Project Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
01.2015 - 04.2018

Product Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
04.2008 - 01.2015

Sales and Marketing Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
03.2003 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Universidad Centroamericana
Mario Alberto Barahona OconLogistics Expert