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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
08.2024 - 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
02.2020 - 03.2025
  • 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
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • 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, Brazil
12-2015

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
08.2024 - Current

Co-Founder / COO

Puma Courier LLC
02.2020 - 03.2025

Driver Manager

BG Express
02.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Anglo Litoral
Jose Candido De Sousa Filho