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Julio Ayala-Barcelo

Julio Ayala-Barcelo

HORMIGUEROS,Puerto Rico

Summary

Committed and experienced business owner with background in business leadership, change management and business risk analysis. Interprets business needs, risks, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy and exceed revenue targets. Maintains smooth operations through careful oversight, priority management and workflow coordination.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Owner

El Viandon
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
02.2008 - Current
  • Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with marketing personnel to identify and promote brand mission, values and vision.
  • Liaised with vendors to achieve favourable product pricing and timely stock replenishment.
  • Facilitated ongoing website updates and maintenance to align with brand evolution.

Executive president

El Viandon
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
02.2008 - Current
  • Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Hired exceptional candidates and effectively led staff to maximise productivity and eliminate process lags.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction scores through fast and knowledgeable issue resolution.
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.

Owner

Traemesto
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
06.2020 - Current
  • Networked with industry leaders, cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Liaised with vendors to achieve favourable product pricing and timely stock replenishment.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive business strategy, aligning organisational goals with market opportunities and competitive landscape.
  • Developed winning sales strategies to drive revenue.

Farm owner

Finca Vegas Arriba
Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
02.2022 - Current
  • Observed crop cycle to manage adaptability of season and weather changes.
  • Managed business capital and monitored market trends to plan production activities.
  • Supplied fruits and vegetables to clients or farmers markets.
  • Planted, fertilised and harvested plants, paying attention to weather and soil conditions.

Agricultural field supervisor

Finca Vegas Arriba
Ajuntas, Puerto Rico
02.2022 - Current
  • Tracked production output and costs to stick to pre-defined budgetary targets.
  • Planned type, intensity and sequence of farming operations based on market and weather fluctuations.
  • Determined optimal timings for planting, spraying and harvesting for maximum yield.
  • Estimated potential crop damage from extreme weather events, informing financial planning.
  • Monitored agricultural and forestry market activity to identify opportunities to increase revenue.
  • Arranged sale of crop and livestock by communicating with buyers.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics

University of Wisconsin, Madison
/1986 - /1990
  • Focus on Econimics
  • Graduate with in Economics

Certificate of Higher Education - Computer

Earlham College

Skills

  • Business administration
  • Project budgeting
  • Employee management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Operations management
  • Strategic networking
  • Business planning
  • Business development
  • Financial management
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Operational management

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Farm owner - Finca Vegas Arriba
02.2022 - Current
Agricultural field supervisor - Finca Vegas Arriba
02.2022 - Current
Owner - Traemesto
06.2020 - Current
Owner - El Viandon
02.2008 - Current
Executive president - El Viandon
02.2008 - Current
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics
/1986 - /1990
Earlham College - Certificate of Higher Education, Computer
Julio Ayala-Barcelo