Julisse Semprum Medrano

Business Manager | Operations, Finance & Oil & Gas @ PISC® International, Inc.

About

Experienced Operations & Business Manager with over 30 years of leadership in the energy sector, including a long-standing career with SLB (Schlumberger) across Venezuela, Africa, and the United States.Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams, managed multimillion-dollar operations, and driven business growth in highly complex and demanding environments. My experience spans operations management, commercial strategy, and technology deployment for exploration and production segments.In recent years, I have strengthened my expertise in financial management, leading Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, improving cash flow visibility, and supporting business decision-making through accurate financial and operational data.I also led ERP transformation initiatives, including the migration from SAP to Odoo, ensuring continuity, process optimization, and cross-functional alignment across Finance, Sales, and Operations. My international experience across Venezuela, Africa, and the U.S. has given me a strong understanding of market dynamics in both mature and emerging energy markets, positioning me to contribute to the reactivation and sustainable growth of the oil & gas industry. • Operations & Business Management • Financial Oversight (AR/AP, Cash Flow, Budget Control) • Commercial Strategy & Growth • ERP Implementation & Process Optimization • Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination • Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Management Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.Degrees: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), University of Barcelona. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, University Rafael Urdaneta Associate in Computing Science, College Pedro Emilio Coll.Languages: Spanish, English, PortugueseTechnologies: Microsoft Office, Adobe XD, Jira, SAP, OdooIndustries: Oil & Gas, IT

Country

United States

City

Houston

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

P&L Management, Business Development Consultancy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Cultural Diversity, Strategic Human Resource Planning, P&L review, P&L Forecasting, Career Development Coaching, IT Service Management, Quality Assurance, Marketing Project Management, Business-to-Business (B2B), Odoo, SAP ERP, Financial Services, ERP Implementations, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Business Management

Experience

Business Manager | Operations, Finance & Oil & Gas

PISC® International, Inc.

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Houston y alrededores

Lead overall business operations by integrating Operations, Finance, and Sales to drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), improving cash flow visibility and financial control. Spearheaded ERP implementation and migration from SAP to Odoo, ensuring full business continuity, system adoption, and data accuracy. Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market presence within the Oil & Gas sector. Optimize internal processes to support data-driven decision-making and scalable business operations. Coordinate cross-functional teams, aligning operational, financial, and commercial objectives.

Founder & Operations Manager | B2B Services & Business Development

Sweet & Salty SP

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Founded and managed a B2B service business, overseeing operations, client acquisition, and commercial strategy. Led contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and customer relationship management. Developed tailored sales strategies to expand the client portfolio and increase revenue. Managed end-to-end operations, including logistics, service delivery, and financial tracking.

Business Developer | Oil & Gas & Technology Solutions

Asteras Consulting

2021-1 - 2021-12 · 1 yr

Хьюстон, TX

Built relationships with key stakeholders to identify business needs and deliver tailored solutions. Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities in energy and technology sectors. Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements to maximize profitability. Generated new business opportunities through strategic prospecting.

Quality Assurance | Project & Financial Support

Asteras Consulting

2020-2 - 2020-12 · 11 mos

Houston y alrededores

Monitored project performance and supported Project Execution Plans (PEP) and claims analysis. Ensured compliance with quality standards across software and operational processes. Managed cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting, supporting financial decision-making.

Agile Scrum Master | Digital Transformation & Operations

SLB

2016-11 - 2019-5 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Houston y alrededores

Led and coached 3 Agile Scrum teams, driving adoption of Agile methodologies. Delivered digital solutions to automate Sales and Commercial operations across SLB segments. Increased team productivity by 80% and delivery quality by 85% through continuous improvement initiatives.

Operations Manager | Oil & Gas – Africa (Angola)

SLB

2012-4 - 2016-10 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Led a team of 57 consultants, managing operations generating $40M annual revenue. Achieved 30% net earnings (IBT) through strong cost control and operational efficiency. Managed deployment of E&P software solutions valued at $10M annually. Drove operational excellence in a complex international environment.

Operations Manager | Oil & Gas – Venezuela

SLB

2010-1 - 2012-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela

Led a multidisciplinary team delivering $4M annual revenue in consulting and technical services. Managed planning, design, and optimization of E&P technology solutions. Secured a $15.7M training contract, expanding market presence.