Connor Patrick Finn-Navarro
San Juan
Summary
International operations and growth professional with startup experience supporting strategic and commercial initiatives across $30M+ global regions. Experienced working directly with C-suite stakeholders and performing effectively in high pressure environments using data-driven analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Operations Specialist
Lift Foils
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Executed cross-regional commercial and operational initiatives across a $30M+ global footprint, translating leadership priorities into day-to-day execution in a high-growth startup environment.
- Streamlined global logistics and sales operations by managing end-to-end outbound workflows, resolving customs, shipping, and fulfillment issues to support reliable international delivery.
- Strengthened distributor and dealer performance across the U.S., LATAM, Europe, and the Middle East through sales support, account coordination, and market-specific execution.
Operations Intern
Plaza Food Systems
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported operational execution within one of Puerto Rico’s fastest-growing food distributors, generating approximately $200M in annual revenue, gaining exposure across purchasing, sales, warehouse operations, and management.
- Analyzed and supported high-volume, 24-hour warehouse workflows including receiving, picking, dispatch, audit, and delivery routing to enable reliable daily fulfillment at scale.
- Worked cross-functionally with operations and management teams to understand process bottlenecks, service-level constraints, and execution challenges in a time-sensitive distribution environment.
Sales Representative
Dockside Seafood PR
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Drove rapid revenue growth by building and managing a direct restaurant sales route, increasing weekly sales from approximately $2K to an average of $30K in under one month and achieving a peak month of approximately $200K in revenue, while completing full-time university studies.
- Supported end-to-end operational execution across processing plants, routing, and inventory management, enabling reliable fulfillment in a high-volume wholesale environment.
- Acted as assistant to the General Manager, supporting daily operational decision-making, sales performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
Purchasing Coordinator
Tres Palmas Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed purchasing and inventory for the skateboarding department, coordinating with domestic and international suppliers.
- Led merchandising and customer service execution for the department, overseeing in-store displays and day-to-day customer interactions.
- Exited the role to focus on full-time university studies; previously employed seasonally during high school vacation periods.
Education
Master's in Management - Management
NOVA School of Business And Economics
Lisbon06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - General Business Administration
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, Puerto Rico06-2022
Skills
- Strategic and commercial execution support
- Market and sales performance analysis
- Operations, logistics, and process improvement
- Client, distributor, and stakeholder engagement
- Project coordination and delivery
- Data-driven decision support
Certification
Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG): completed military-grade safety training in advanced risk assessment, emergency response, and decision-making under extreme conditions on two occasions; CPR certified as part of the program.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Operations Specialist
Lift Foils
07.2022 - 07.2025
Operations Intern
Plaza Food Systems
01.2022 - 06.2022
Sales Representative
Dockside Seafood PR
05.2020 - 06.2021
Purchasing Coordinator
Tres Palmas Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 12.2019
Master's in Management - Management
NOVA School of Business And Economics
Bachelor of Arts - General Business Administration
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
Volunteer Work
- Reaching Voices Through Immersion (RVI) — Co-Founder
Co-founded a community initiative providing English instruction and academic tutoring to children aged 6–10 across multiple Boys & Girls Clubs. Coordinated lesson delivery, volunteered regularly, and supported program growth over a two-year period.
- Cancer Support Volunteering
Cancer survivor with ongoing volunteer involvement at local oncology centers, supporting patient engagement and community initiatives alongside academic and professional commitments.
Surfing
High-performance experience built over 20+ years, specializing in critical conditions alongside academic and professional commitments.