MARIA FERNANDA PARRA J.

Accompanied spouse on international relocation. Used this time for personal development.

• Cross cultural communication and adaptability.
• Participated in team activities, demonstrating an ability to lead, work collaboratively and effectively.

As 1st contact point for VPR Energy planners & traders, we where responsible for the Refinery D2D operations, including the coordination of feedstock import/export & logistics for all products across the barrel.

With in the organization I was leading point for the coordination and planning of all maintenance impacting the client.

• Achievements: Consolidate the relations between Client and Company, resulting in the increase of the Net Promoter Score from 4 to 7. Improve the planning and monitoring process of Maintenance work impacting the clients dedicated infrastructure.

Relocated to Home country in order to regroup with my family. Used this time to focused on personal growth and professional development.

• Dedicated time to enhance knowledge in basic finance and confirm my sales and organizational skills.
• Volunteered at a local animal refuge, assisting with cleaning, feeding and basic medical treatments.
• Freelanced for an Event and Logistics Company during the filming of a Hollywood movie.

Was the 1st point of contact for the Assistant Director(s) in the daily requirements and activities, including the supervision of Coordinators and “Extras” (at location) supplied during the filming of the movie Gemini Man.

• Achievements: During twenty (20) days of production at more than ten (10) locations, 675 persons/units were managed ranging from coordinators, extras (between the age of 9 and 60) and cars; to complete satisfaction of the Director and Producers of the movie.

Responsible for exploring strategic alliances with different international companies in order to increase the offshore fleet and start offshore operations outside of Mexico.

• Achievements: Identify the best 10 companies worldwide, with a PSV Fleet, for a possible strategic alliance and initiate communications in order to develop and present a business proposal.

Control the reception, development and delivery of international tenders. Support the Operational Department in order to guarantee the start and execution of projects. Assist the Finance Department during the Due Diligence between Kotug and Smit Eu merger.

• Achievements: Develop the Business Plan for the participation in tenders at Mexican ports, in order to identify its viability, concluding that it had a high financial risk not acceptable according to company policy. Support the operations area in the recruitment and planning of crew to start operations at Johor Port in Malaysia and the Shell terminal in Brunei; where a total of 70 crew members were hired and trained in 3 months.

Represent the company at commercial fairs, seminars, industry events and business meetings in order to procure new contacts. Support the department in the development of commercial offers and financial reports.

Assist the Finance Department during the Due Diligence between Boskalis and SAAM for the joint towage operations in the Americas.

Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of corporate policy, standards and guidelines of QHSE. Consolidate safety statistics and develop the periodic reports to be presented to the board.

Carry out visa procedures and assign technical personnel for the construction of vessels in Libya. Support the operation managers by been the contact point between clients, managers and construction yards.

Support the sales managers in the presentation of international tenders and coordinate business trips and client visits. Organize the participation of the company at international fairs and industry events in order to position the name of the company.

Represent the entity during inventory of seized assets and maintain a fluid and cordial correspondence between the entity and asset holders.