Jose Candido De Sousa Filho
San Francisco
Summary
Innovative co-founder with a background in startup development and strategic planning. Possess strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and capability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Successfully co-led previous ventures by fostering team collaboration, securing funding, and executing growth strategies. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth through analytical thinking, and management prowess. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success in managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder / CEO
Fluff n'Buff
San Francisco
2024.08 - Current
- Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
Co-Founder / COO
Puma Courier LLC
San Francisco
2020.02 - 2025.03
- Drove performance measures for the operation, including a focus on continuous improvement.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes for effectiveness then proposed changes where necessary.
- Implemented effective solutions to resolve operational problems and mitigate operational risks.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
Driver Manager
BG Express
San Leandro
2019.02 - 2019.12
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Identified root causes and feedback outcomes by communicating with team and monitoring service delivery.
- Maintained records of vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and fuel consumption rates.
- Created reports on driver performance, accident statistics, fuel usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anglo Litoral
Sao Paulo, Brazil2015-12
Skills
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Cost reduction
- Project leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Surfer
- Camper
- Sailer
- Snowboarder
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Custom
- Former professional surfer, driven by a hunger for adrenaline and new challenges, who has successfully founded two companies in the past five years and is now eager to take on the next exciting opportunity.
Timeline
Co-Founder / CEO
Fluff n'Buff
2024.08 - Current
Co-Founder / COO
Puma Courier LLC
2020.02 - 2025.03
Driver Manager
BG Express
2019.02 - 2019.12
High School Diploma -
Anglo Litoral