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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Reading topics that develop me professionally. Volunteer as a firefighter Strategy games
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LUIS VIDAL

LUIS VIDAL

Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

Recognized leader eager to grow organizations and develop teams to drive progress, highly organized and detail-oriented, trained to lead high-performance teams and face operational and technical challenges. Extensive national and international supply chain experience, Successful in implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organization, a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborator with a relentless work ethic.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

EQUIMISEG
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners nationally and internationally.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches, participating in congress, organization at industry conferences, online programs and international events.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, and websites to educate public.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Supply Chain Manager

Equimiseg
02.2007 - 12.2014
  • supervised six staff members tasked with handling materials management, scheduling, purchasing, and customer service tasks.
  • supervised the performance of the suppliers for the fulfillment of the terms of the contract and the quality standards.
  • Import and export planning. (costs saw a reduction of more than 22%)
  • Research of international and national markets in the search for new suppliers and products (increase in sales of more than 17%)
  • Applied knowledge of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels
  • I oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.

Production Supervisor

Valyseg Ltda
03.2000 - 12.2006
  • Develop the standardization of processes and quality controls. (The goal was to increase production by more than 35%)
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and business growth by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Evaluate the performance of team members regularly to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Responsible for ensuring the storage and inventory control of finished products.
  • Provide responsible training to employees in operational matters.

Event Coordinator

RCN RADIO
03.1995 - 11.1999
  • I handled the administrative aspects of event planning, including reservations and promotions.
    I managed logistics and ensured smooth event operations. As part of my role, I was responsible for maintaining positive public relations and delivering excellent customer service. To drive event attendance and increase sales, I also developed effective marketing strategies tailored to each event.

Education

Integral Internal Auditor - AUDITOR

TUVRheinland
BOGOTA

Firefighter Level 1 - Firefighter

BOGOTÁ VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Bogota

No Degree - Master in International Business

UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO
Bogota

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - International Business

UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO
BOGOTA

Diploma - Sustainable Development Objetives

ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ADMINISTRACION PUBLICA
BOGOTA

Internal Auditor - INTERNAL AUDITOR

TUV RHEINLAND
BOGOTA

No Degree - Business

UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
Vancouver, BC
06.2025

Skills

  • Auto start
  • Decision making
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Negotiation
  • Continuous learning
  • People Advocacy
  • Goal Orientation
  • Leadership
  • Resiliency
  • Project Management
  • Client consulting
  • Self-Motivated
  • MS Office
  • Standard operating procedures

Reading topics that develop me professionally. Volunteer as a firefighter Strategy games

I believe in staying active and learning new things, which is why I prioritize becoming an expert in a variety of areas. Reading not only keeps me up-to-date on the latest practices and technologies, but it also helps me to improve my communication skills and become a more effective leader.

Volunteering as a firefighter is an experience that has proven to be extremely valuable for me. It has taught me the qualities of teamwork, commitment to community service, and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations. Additionally, training others has helped me to become a better person and has provided me with opportunities to develop my problem-solving skills.

As for strategy games, I enjoy playing chess as it helps me to develop my analytical thinking, improve my strategic planning, and enhance my decision-making skills. It's a fun and challenging way to keep my mind sharp and focused.

Timeline

Executive Director

EQUIMISEG
01.2015 - 01.2023

Supply Chain Manager

Equimiseg
02.2007 - 12.2014

Production Supervisor

Valyseg Ltda
03.2000 - 12.2006

Event Coordinator

RCN RADIO
03.1995 - 11.1999

Integral Internal Auditor - AUDITOR

TUVRheinland

Firefighter Level 1 - Firefighter

BOGOTÁ VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

No Degree - Master in International Business

UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - International Business

UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO

Diploma - Sustainable Development Objetives

ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ADMINISTRACION PUBLICA

Internal Auditor - INTERNAL AUDITOR

TUV RHEINLAND

No Degree - Business

UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
LUIS VIDAL