Project Manager

To create a substantial contribution to the goals of the company.

General Consultant 2006-Present
Supply Chain Management, Commercialization of Energy, Fuel Oil and Lubricants Project Manager, SOX, Fuel Oil Market Analysis.
Duke Energy Corporation El Salvador - Guatemala Logistics -Purchasing Manager 2002 - 2006 Market research on the potential energy demand in the industrial area of Guatemala. Investment projects evaluations for contracting facilities which develops industry energy consumption and connectivity. Sales of energy contracts in Guatemala reflecting in more than $10 million dollars a year in EBIT.Financing analysis on construction of transmission lines for industry development.
Managed the purchasing, accounting, treasury, and approval procedures in the procurement projects between Guatemala and El Salvador.
Supervised Duke Energy International Sarbanes Oxley compliance and remediation actions.
Managed a team of 10 associates in two countries Guatemala and El Salvador.
Cost reduction implementation of $1.2 million per year.
Improved performance in supply chain by implementing ISO procedures for certification.
Negotiated, supervised supply contract agreements related to pricing strategies with key suppliers in executive management level.
Standardize the procedures and contracts to be applied in any given purchase.
Applied contracting procedures for the acquisition of fuel, lube oil, and transportation with companies like (Puma Energy, Trafigura, Glencore, Vitol, Shell, Texaco, and ExxonMobil).
Negotiated and developed increase in cost reduction through international sale of waste products of Power Plants.
Manage the workflow of the Procurement and I/T Department for integration.
Implemented cost reduction systems in the procurement procedures.
Duke Energy Corporation Charlotte, NC. Business Analyst
Managed contracts, Financial Analysis, Credit Analysis, Payment Agreements, interacted with Spanish and English speaking customers in all levels of business, and worked in a fast paced environment accomplishing goals constantly. Analyzed accounts receivable and collection performance from different Business Units of the Corporation.
Internally motivating team to achieve results and deadlines by improving business processes in placing contracts.

Methodist University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics, Business Administration, Marketing

Certified Project Manager with Duke Energy
ISO OSHA With Duke Energy www.duke-energy.com

To whom it may concern,

The purpose of this letter is to wish you success in your professional endeavors and at the same time to express my interest in becoming part of your company. I have graduated from Methodist University, in North Carolina, in May 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics, Marketing, and Business Administration. Since then, early in my career I had the opportunity to gain experience in Fortune 500 companies in different areas of business. I have experience as a Business Process Engineer, Logistics and Purchasing Manager, Commercial Manager, International Business Developer, Fuel Management Auditor, and SOX Accounting Treatments of the different areas in Business.

I am an enthusiastic, team player, analytic, dedicated, problem-solver, and service-oriented individual who believes that success comes when you surpass your goals, personal and professional ones. I can easily adapt to a changing business environments based on my international experience, as shown in my resume. My preferred areas of interest include purchasing, trading and finance, marketing, consultancy and I know I can become a valuable asset to your respected company.
Please contact me via e-mail at wehernandez@gmail.com I would like you to consider me to become a future member of your team. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Will Hernandez Escobar