Alex Colichon
Richmond,BC
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Agrhicol SAC
06.2013 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Operations Manager
Agricola Las Lomas SAC
08.1999 - 11.2012
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Agrhicol SAC
01.1993 - 10.1996
- Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events and team-building exercises by selecting vendors and venues, managing budgets and developing event plans.
- Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data and identifying solutions.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed accounts receivable duties by researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON08.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Scientific University of The South - UCSUR
Lima, Peru12.2011
Specialization Course (1yr) - International Trade Certificate
Pontific Catholic University of Peru - PUCP
Lima, Peru05.1995
International Trade Professional Certificate - International Business
International Trade Association - CEADEX
Lima Peru05.1995
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Product Costing
- Problem Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Variance and Risk Analysis
- New Business Development
- Leadership
- Product Development
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Communication Skills
- Data Review
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Procurement Logistics
- Expense Reduction
- Establishing Vision
- Corrective Actions
- Logistics Planning
- Material Sourcing and Distribution
- Supplier Negotiations
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Strategic Oversight
- Inventory Records
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel worksheets for monitoring plantings, production and overall performance of production and sales department.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved successful introduction of two new hybrid seeds through effectively engaging on testing process and regulatory compliance procedures.
Additional Information
English proficient (written and spoken).
Spanish (main language).
Timeline
General Manager
Agrhicol SAC
06.2013 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Agricola Las Lomas SAC
08.1999 - 11.2012
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Agrhicol SAC
01.1993 - 10.1996
Postgraduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Scientific University of The South - UCSUR
Specialization Course (1yr) - International Trade Certificate
Pontific Catholic University of Peru - PUCP
International Trade Professional Certificate - International Business
International Trade Association - CEADEX
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