Susana Loewe
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Council Member
Auravent, S.L
01.2022 - Current
- Establish the company statutes
- Design and perform the investment strategy
President
Strand Products
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Hired and managed 50 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of distributed organizational structure to increase efficiency.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Vice President of Finance, People and Culture
Strand Products, Inc
06.2018 - 04.2023
- Evaluated personnel needs, restructured, and built a consistent, collaborative team that resulted in 98% growth in productivity and on- time delivery and 51% increase in sales revenue
- Evaluated and changed administration and finance processes to improve productivity and efficiency, resulting in better organization, planning, cost analysis, and reports
- Migration to a new ERP system
- Designed and implemented a new strategic plan focused on the top 25 customers and gross profit higher than 40% to meet the rapid demand increase while lowering cost of goods
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created a people’s growth and development plan aligned with the corporate culture and values
- Created a learning channel with daily improvement initiatives
- Designed, created and provided training to company’s supervisors and managers.
Finance & HR Manager
Strand Products, Inc
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed all accounting cycles, maintained financial statements, accrual entries, planning and budgeting, payroll, insurances, and customer creditworthiness analysis and approval
- Administered and updated the company’s Handbook and implemented new HR policies
- Managed the hiring and termination processes
- Designed and implemented new systems to improve employee recognition and increase motivation and engagement
- Achievements/Tasks
- Directed and oversaw all administration, accounting, finance, and human resources functions
- Defined and promoted the corporate culture across all departments
- Managed all financial, accounting, and human resources business functions.
Administration Manager
Caritas
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Organization in Spain for charity and social relief
- Organization and coordination of volunteers
- Creation and maintenance of database and digital documentation
- First contact support services
- Successful communication and assistance to a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds to address their needs
- Meal Server
Owner and CEO
Suloe
07.2000 - 07.2012
- Created a fashion venture
- Developed, directed and managed all aspects of business activities: design, production, marketing, sales, and finance.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Education
Certification - Leadership, Strategy And Culture
Smart Culture
06.2021
Certification - Human Resources Management
SBHRA Certificate. Santa Barbara, CA (2018 - 2019)
Santa Barbara, CA06.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Universidad De Barcelona
06.1994
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem solving
- Positivity
- Passion
- Mentorship
- Operations Management
- Annual Budgets
Timeline
President
Strand Products
04.2023 - 08.2023
Family Council Member
Auravent, S.L
01.2022 - Current
Vice President of Finance, People and Culture
Strand Products, Inc
06.2018 - 04.2023
Finance & HR Manager
Strand Products, Inc
04.2017 - 06.2018
Administration Manager
Caritas
09.2013 - 05.2016
Owner and CEO
Suloe
07.2000 - 07.2012
Certification - Leadership, Strategy And Culture
Smart Culture
Certification - Human Resources Management
SBHRA Certificate. Santa Barbara, CA (2018 - 2019)
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Universidad De Barcelona
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