Visalia, California, United States
University and Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Science 20 + years of professional experience in agribusiness, Experience in the analysis and understanding fruit export markets, food industry, cold chain, quality controls Experience on International Business in USA, Asia, SA America, Europe and Others Highly experience on Chilean Agribusiness and More 15 years of professional experience in USA, large knowledge in QC and inventory control, knowledfe in food standards and implementation (Global GAP, HACCP, Traceability, ISO) Fluency in English and Spanish High Command of Microsoft Office tools High communication skills, at all levels in Fruit industry through working experience with Farmers, Brokers, exporters, Importers and goverment and non-goverment institutions
Manage procurement programs from South America, USA, New Zealand and others, prepare and handling export program to Asia (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, SE Markets), India, Middle East, South America, establish relation grower/packers/customers, Daily manage on export business, Negotiation with logistics (Shipping lines, trucks, forwarder, others), develop new channels, vastly travel for marketing trip including trade shows (Fresh Summit USA, PMA South America, Asia Fruit Logistica, Middle East Congress, Fruit Logistica)
Manage sales for different markets, mainly Grapes, apples, developing new products, handling logistic and inventory managment