Lorena Montalvo García

• Management of a complex portfolio of intellectual property contracts (software) from various internal business divisions, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and developing accurate process analyses to ensure correct payments to international suppliers
• Lead of 7 business unit divisions at IBM (Security, Internet of Things, Hybrid Cloud, Watson Health Sector, Watson Climate Sector, Blockchain, and Red Hat), managing over 150 contracts
• Monitoring financial funds, preparing deposits, and reconciling accounts amounting to over $15 million per quarter
• Evaluation and analysis of risks associated with contractual changes and potential legal impacts, providing executives with detailed information on concerns to avoid liabilities
• Preparation and presentation of compliance reports to senior management
• Utilization and development of new methodologies and technologies under an agile culture to enhance productivity in new projects and initiatives

• Implement and maintain foreign trade compliance programs, as well as import and export strategies, with the aim of achieving cost savings through the proper application of Mexican laws in alignment with supply chain activities (planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution), and the effective management of distribution channels
• Implementation of international routing strategies to optimize transit times in collaboration with direct carriers and logistics processes
• Negotiation and development of a 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) model for all logistics activities nationwide, including system development and new ERP modules
• Achieved savings of $1.2 million USD in 2011 through electronic waste reduction projects in temporary imports, and $500,000 USD annually through the application of G3 origin certificates
• Implementation of SECIIT and NEEC Certification (New Certified Company Scheme) under category L-III
• Project coordinator for VAT AAA and IEPS Certification, which was granted by the federal government, resulting in annual savings of $2.6 million USD
• Recipient of the state award 'Jalisco for Export Excellence.'
• Development and implementation of internal processes and external carrier improvements, achieving up to a 70% reduction in delivery delays for final customers
• Leader and primary point of contact during customs and internal corporate audits, consistently achieving satisfactory results under my management
• Manager of a team of over 20 people, overseeing hiring, education, training, and professional growth for all employees
• Active participant and member of chambers and associations representing the company (INDEX, SAT, COMCE, CANIETI, and CADELEC)

I am a passionate teacher that love to share expertise and knowledge with new generations. The topics that I teach in this University are:

• Logistics of Distribution
• International Business Fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.

The topics that are under my responsibility in this University are :

• Procurement Logistics
• Distribution Logistics
• Warehouse Management
• International Transportation Administration
• Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities:

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.