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Rubén Cuero Guerra
Mobile Phone: +507 6268 8949 - +57 3173950876
E-mail: rcuero.guerra@gmail.com
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rubencg11
To whom it may concern
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an Administrative Lawyer and Project Manager with Masters Degrees in Maritime Law (at USMA
University in Panama) and in Business (Global Logistics and Transport) at Victoria University in Australia.
My professional development has provided me with the knowledge and skills needed to success in the
Maritime and Port industry or in the Logistics and Transportation field. In addition, I have had working
experience at managerial positions, as a General Manager, Administrative Manager and Commercial
Manager.
I am a proactive team player, results-oriented, ambitious and able to adapt to change. Also, I love working as
part of a team and enjoy learning new things in a fast-paced and global environment.
I am a professional with international mindset, mobile and fluent in English and Spanish. I've learnt so much
from travelling and meeting people from across the world, living and working with people from different
point of views, diverse cultures and social backgrounds have provided me with the experience required to be
able to work collaboratively in a global environment.
I am can-do sort of people and have the skills that you require: problem solving, attention to detail, work
well under pressure and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Also, I am fluent
in Microsoft Office-related programs.
My passion, knowledge and skills will add value to your organization, while I am able to build my career
among talented professionals in a multicultural and diverse environment. I have attached my resume. Should
you have any questions or need additional information or qualifications I can be reached via telephone: +507
6268 8949 or email rcuero.guerra@gmail.com.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ruben Cuero Guerra
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Rubén Cuero Guerra
Email: rcuero.guerra@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: +507 6268 8949 - +57 3173950876
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rubencg11
Summary Administrative Lawyer and Project Manager with Masters Degrees in Maritime Law and in
Business (Global Logistics and Transport). A highly skilled supply chain professional with
experience and knowledge of managing projects, resources and staff in an effective and
efficient manner. I am a proactive team player, results-oriented, ambitious and able to adapt to
change. I am a professional with international mindset, mobile, fluent in English and Spanish.
Professional
Experience
Current – Empresa Reyco, S.A Panama, Republic of Panama
Administrative Manager
• Identification of suppliers and purchase of materials, equipment, and components locally and
internationally.
• Supplier management through price negotiation, contract review, quality and performance
management. And the administration of strategic suppliers.
• Reviewing of legal documents and contracts. Developing proposals for public tenders.
•Project management; personnel management, scope, time, quality and budget.
2014-2016 Grupo Barcelona Tumaco, Colombia
Commercial Manager
• Leading the organization to an organic growth and offering of new products.
• Improving procedures and creating new standards and policies at the organization.
• Resolving contractual and commercial problems.
• Reviewing and developing new operational process inside the company.
2013- 2014- FUTZONE Panama, Republic of Panama
General Manager
• Direct the design, construction and operation of three synthetic soccer fields.
• Verify that the project was fulfilled within the stipulated time and budget.
• Arrange all the legal documentation, obtaining permits and concluding contracts
with the parties involved in all the phases of the project.
• Negotiate sponsorship contracts with companies such as: Adidas, Cerveceria
Nacional de Panama, Panama Claro, Gatorade among other major organizations.
2011- Port of Melbourne Corporation Melbourne, Australia
Research and Development
Research upon the relocation of Melbourne's port operations to Geelong and Hastings and
the possible benefits/constraints which will impact the performance of the shipping
industry, stakeholders, stevedores, freight forwarders, logistics providers, export/import
companies, local community and public entities. Analyze the negative and positive impacts
on the environment, community, the economy, aesthetic issues among others aspects from
the expansion of the container capacity in Victoria’s ports.
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Education
Languages
2006-2008-Collecting and Claims Management (CCM) Panama, Republic of Panama
Chief of the Department of follow-up to Accounts Receivable
• Managing and leading the follow-up Accounts receivable team group.
• Contacting with National, European and American health insurance companies.
• Tracking health insurance claims and presenting reports of accounts receivable.
• Providing monthly detailed reports to the General Manager and shareholders.
Key Achievements:
• Played an important role in assisting the organization to speed-up the claim process
and increase its income while reducing the losses of unprocessed, unpaid and missing
claims.
• Identified and corrected issues regarding unpaid and missing claims, and slow process
of claim payment.
• Achieved the increase of speed in the process of health insurance claims up to two
weeks.
2004-2005- Administrative Court of Law Cali, Colombia
Assistant Judicial Ad-Honorem
• Analyzing the admission of processes and the projects of court ruling.
• Solving the admission of processes according to the Colombian Administrative Law.
• Digitations of projects and final sentences given by the Magistrate.
• Performing legal research and analysis of Jurisprudence and Doctrine.
2002-2004- Legal Centre of Libre University Cali, Colombia
Legal Practice
• Advising on Contract law and all other legal aspects of commercial transactions.
• Acting as Conciliator between parties and solving through negotiated settlement.
• Providing legal advice on the breaches of public contracts and failures to perform.
• Drafting legal documents, managing multiple files and preparing briefs for counsel.
• Providing legal advice on Civil, Family, Labor and Criminal law.
• Analyzing labor and contractual contracts.
2012 -Victoria University Melbourne, Australia
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
2010-2011 -Victoria University Melbourne, Australia
MBus. Global Logistics and Transport
2006-2008 - Católica Santa Maria La Antigua University Panama, Republic of Panama
LL. M. in Maritime Law
2004-2005 - Libre University Cali, Colombia
Graduate Diploma in Administrative Law
1994-2004 - Libre University Cali, Colombia
Bachelor of Law
Fluent in English and Spanish. Intermediate level of Portuguese.
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Skills
Professional Bodies
Certifications &
Memberships
Awards &
Leadership
Professional
Development
Business and Personal Attributes
• Proven ability to effectively manage complex issues and situations
• Delivering results under strict deadlines and results-oriented
• Collaborative work style and proactive team player
• International mind-set and mobile
• Positive can do attitude and able to adapt to change.
• An exceptional eye for detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Australia)
• SAP Certificate - Supply Chain Management by Victoria University - 2011
• Member of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia
• IATA - The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules (TACT) by Victoria University - 2011
• Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management
• Founding Member of Colombia’s Association of Administrative Lawyers
• Universal Service Standards Workshop by Guest Path 2012
• Global Logistics & Supply Chain Mentoring Program Victoria University 2011
• Graduated with Honorable Mention Libre University Law Class of 2005 - Cali,
Colombia.
• 5th Intermodal Asia Conference and Exhibition 2012
• Technical Site Visits to Panama Canal, Manzanillo International Terminal (Panama)
and Port of Melbourne (Australia).
• Australian Site Visits to Holden, Costco, Toll Tasmania, Target Distribution Centre,
Toll - Nike Distribution Centre and Corporate Express.
Referees Mrs. Marliz M. Bermúdez R.
General Manager- Business Implementation Lazaro Cardenas TEC II
APM Terminals (Mexico)
Phone: +52 15545339783
Email: bermudez.marliz@gmail.com
Mr. Gustavo Garcia de Paredes
Vice-Presidente de Tecnologia y Medios de Pago
Metrobank (Panama)
Phone: +507 66169495
Email: gustavogdep@gmail.com
Marisol Apraez Benavides
Juez Quinta (5ª) Administrativa de Descongestión (Cali, Colombia)
Phone: +57 3218488798
Email: marisapra3@hotmail.com