YUDY M. GRUESO
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Import & Logistics Specialist with 13+ years of experience in international trade, procurement, and supply chain operations. Skilled in import/export documentation, freight coordination, supplier negotiations, and ERP systems. Seeking to contribute expertise in logistics and inventory optimization within a fast-paced international company in South Florida.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hilton Hotels
New York City, NY, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations in restaurant and bar, coordinating staff and ensuring excellent service delivery.
- Scheduled shifts and monitored service quality to exceed guest expectations.
Director of Inside Sales (Remote – LATAM focus)
IDICO
Cali, Colombia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed vendor negotiations and generated quotes for clients across Latin America.
- Handled full procurement cycle from quotation to delivery using ERP software.
Import and Export Coordinator
National Oilwell Varco
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated import logistics for oil industry equipment across LATAM, ensuring on-time customs clearance and delivery.
- Managed budgets and supplier relations, reducing procurement costs by 12%.
- Controlled spare parts inventory and improved warehouse operations efficiency.
Procurement Analyst & Customer Service Representative
Prismaquimica
Cali, Colombia
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Oversaw imports of raw materials for the paper industry, managing supplier communication and purchase orders.
- Implemented new tracking system that improved inventory accuracy by 20%.
- Provided after-sales service to corporate clients, increasing customer retention.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
01.2014
Technical Degree - International Relations and Flight
Escuela de Azafatas Internacionales
01.2008
Skills
- International Trade & Logistics
- Procurement & Supplier Management
- Import/Export Operations
- Freight Forwarding & Customs Documentation
- Inventory & Warehouse Control
- ERP & Budget Management
- Negotiation & Customer Service
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hilton Hotels
01.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Inside Sales (Remote – LATAM focus)
IDICO
01.2021 - 01.2022
Import and Export Coordinator
National Oilwell Varco
01.2019 - 01.2022
Procurement Analyst & Customer Service Representative
Prismaquimica
01.2011 - 01.2018
Technical Degree - International Relations and Flight
Escuela de Azafatas Internacionales
B.S. - Business Administration
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente