VANESSA CESAR, MBA

1852 Hammocks Boulevard, Coconut Creek, Florida 33063

954.756.4253
vandolfe@hotmail.com

SUMMARY PROFILE
Highly dependable, well-organized and performance-driven professional with more
than 10 years of experience and proven expertise in all aspects of supply chain
management, including sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing, inventory co
ntrol and distribution. Background includes managing bidding and documentation o
f all purchasing principles. Verifiable career track of delivering outstanding r
esults that led to increased levels of responsibility and recognition. Dedicated
and focused with the aptitude to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and fol
low through to achieve project goals. Well-versed in English, Portuguese and Spa
nish.

KEY STRENGTHS
- Supply Chain Management
- International Operations
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Purchasing and Contract Negotiation
- Cost Cutting Initiatives
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Project Leadership
- Program Development
- Client-Vendor Relationships
- Staff Leadership and Team Building

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ONEHOPE ~ Pompano Beach, FL

Global Operations Manager 2008- Present
Strategically devise plans to effectively coordinate procurement operations to m
ore than 125 countries, including supply chain activities as well as distributio
n of books, reporting, and relationship with partners. Define strategic plans fo
r distribution, construct programs as well as facilitate product and program dev
elopment projects plans and cost effectiveness of each project by leading intern
ational initiatives to localize sourcing and supply chain infrastructure to redu
ce total cost and optimize margin delivery in these regions.
Supply Chain Manager 2007-2008
Formulated and initiated practices that were adapted and currently in use throug
hout the restructured area. Provided strategic leadership and direction to the p
urchasing, manufacturing, and logistics operations of the company; synchronized
functions of four supply chain coordinators. Managed the overall aspect of suppl
y chain operations which include sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing, i
nventory control and distribution. Established and maintained an open line of co
mmunication with suppliers and customers to increase organizational efficiency a
s well as trim down operational outlays.
Executive Assistant to Global Operations Director 2005-2007
Performed a variety of administrative and executive duties, such as answering ca
lls, coordinating travel itineraries, managing calendar, and communicating with
internal management and staff, as well as outside partners and vendors. Worked c
losely with the director in preparing presentation materials; accurately reviewe
d miscellaneous reports and documentations as well as prepared background docume
nts and letter correspondence as necessary.

USA PRODUCTS CORP. ~ Miami, FL

Supply Chain Analyst 2003-2004
Cultivated and maintained reciprocal business relationship with vendors and frei
ght forwarders within the US and Brazil. Handled the negotiation of price quotes
as well as managed shipping’s documents such as purchased orders, invoices, and pac
king lists.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
VIVO (JOINT VENTURE TELEFONICA MOVILES AND PORTUGAL TELECOM) ~ Rio de Janeiro, B
razil
Credit and Risk Supervisor 2003
TELEFONICA CELULAR ~ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fraud Supervisor 2002
Corporate Board Analyst / Revenue Assurance Analyst 2001
International Roaming Supervisor / International Roaming-Fraud Analyst 2000-200
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ATENTO BRASIL SA ~ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Customer Service Representative 1999-2000

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (2009) ~ Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (2003) ~ Universidade Estacio de Sa, Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Harvard Law School: Program on Negotiation
- FAU: The Executive Certificate in Project Management (PMI), and Business
Writing
- Piper Community School: Accounting Operations (Bookkeeping)
- Fundação Getúlio Vargas: Credit and Billing
- CCAA: Writing Made Simple
- Universidade Estácio de Sá: Foreign Trade Operations
- Compaq: Fraud Management System (CFMS)
- FML Security Business: Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management in Teleco
mmunications

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access, MS Project, MS Outlook, Visio,
Internet, Lotus Notes, DataWarehouse Environment, Business Objects, QuickBooks,
Peachtree.