Gilberto Dello-Strologo

Director Operations

About

DIRECTOR – LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN Strategic Planning / Distribution / Quality Assurance / Cost & Inventory Control / Multi-Site / Transportation / International / Best Practices / Vendor Relations / JIT / Compliance / Process Improvement / Warehousing As an experienced, results-oriented professional, I consistently drove unprecedented improvements in all areas of supply chain/logistics/distribution in fast-paced, evolving domestic and global environments. I have a solid track record of developing and implementing solutions to elevate performance, improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance the bottom line. I am fluent in both Spanish and English. Further competencies include: * Building and leading talented teams to achieve organizational goals * Taking advantage of new business opportunities to generate growth * Planning, implementing and executing sound logistics strategies * Maximizing efficiency and productivity * Strengthening customer relations and customer confidence My education includes a BA in Economics from Truman University (formerly Northeast Missouri State University) and I am recognized as a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Specialist by the Professional Technical Institute in Miami. Associates describe me as a very dedicated team builder, problem solver and leader.

Country

United States

City

Miami Beach

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

People Development, Facility Management (FM), Strategic Planning, Business Development, Teamwork, Management, Distribution Logistics, SAP ERP, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Team Building, Quality Control, Performance Improvement, Multitasking, Critical Thinking, People Management, Organization Skills, Negotiation, Key Performance Indicators

Experience

Director Operations

Sky Devices LLC

2014 - Present · 12 yrs

Miami Beach, Florida

VP OPerations Latam

PCS Wireless

2013-1 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

Aventura, FL

Latin America VP Operations, PCS Wireless LLC. ($300M trading inventory, distributor and service center of wireless devices) – 2013 to present. Global implementation of inventory management programs including, buyback, asset recovery, refurbishing, open market trading. Overhauling reverse logistics from OEM, carriers and distributors.

Latin America Operations Director

Celistics Holding

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Managed international logistics, supply chain and direct transportation from factories around the world to regional distribution centers and from there to retail stores and local warehouses. Created strategic regional centers and hubs to control transportation costs and maximize just-in-time delivery from Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico and Miami. Directed 10 staff and $30M budget.

Director of Operations

Mex-Y-Can USA

2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

Directed operations of third-party logistics facility, overseeing distribution and transportation of flowers and floral arrangements. Reduced loading time and increased speed of order fulfillment. Enhanced quality control program through implementation of new tracking technologies and more rigorous inspection and fulfillment processes.

General Manager

Aerofresh Flower Cargo

1998 - 2007 · 9 yrs

Directed all inbound and outbound flower shipments from South America to the US and Canada. Oversaw warehousing, facility planning, operational cost control, and management of 20 personnel. Supervised transportation logistics, order distribution, freight consolidation, inventory control and quality assurance. Company merged with Mex-Y-Can USA.

Latin America Operations Supervisor

Aero Cargo

1996 - 1998 · 2 yrs

Supervised purchasing and freight forwarding activities for South American manufacturing customers. Coordinated transportation logistics, tracking and dispatching. Company merged with Aerofresh Flower Cargo.