Nestor Luis Alfonzo Herrera
Degree In Economics
Caracas & Moscow
Summary
- Strong background in building and leading multidisciplinary teams in commercial, economic, and industrial affairs.
- Leadership focused on effectively achieving strategic business goals and promoting sustainable growth.
- Outgoing and culturally savvy, able to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse global clients and partners.
- Skilled in facilitating collaboration and business development internationally.
- Expertise in product trading, proposing innovative solutions, strategic planning, and adapting quickly to changing market dynamics.
- Technical know-how in import-export operations, international trade compliance, risk management, and financial cost-profit analysis.
- Ability to enhance supply chain efficiency through trade optimization and financial oversight.
- Skilled in institutional networking to facilitate trade and adapt to evolving internal regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Soft Commodities Trader
Tepuy Trading GIDA STI
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: www.tepuytrading.com
- Provide comprehensive support for cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Importex & Trade TT C.A. to promote Latin American raw materials with high export potential in international markets.
- Facilitate strategic trade operations and foster strong relationships with suppliers and buyers across borders.
- 3 years 3 months
Exporter, Importer, Soft Commodities Trader & Business Developer
Importex & Trade TT C.A.
07.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: www.importex.com.ve
- Manage export/import operations of raw material food products between Venezuela and international markets including Turkey (pasta, wheat flour) and Argentina (grains).
- Export cocoa beans and by-products from Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Peru, and Brazil to Eastern European countries.
- Lead business development and commercial strategy, including supplier and client network expansion.
- 8 years 3 months
Representative for Venezuela
Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA)
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: https://www.ttma.com
- Promoted Trinidad & Tobago products in the Venezuelan market.
- Coordinated Venezuelan business delegations attending TTMA forums.
- Facilitated bi-national trade agreements and monitored bilateral projects.
- Acted as TTMA liaison before Venezuelan government agencies, managing financial and logistical matters.
- 1 year 1 month
General Director of International Affairs
Ministry of Industry and Trade
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: https://www.industrias.gob.ve/
- Directed all bilateral and multilateral trade and industrial relations for Venezuela.
- Represented Venezuela before international trade bodies (MERCOSUR, ONUDI, WTO).
- Led national delegations in commercial and industrial negotiations.
- Prepared and presented trade policies and agreements for ministerial approval.
- 3 years 10 months
Assistant to the Coordinator of Multilateral Affairs
Ministry of Renewable Energy
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: http://mppee.gob.ve/
- Managed Venezuela's participation in multilateral organizations (UNFCCC, IPCC, MERCOSUR).
- Coordinated technical commissions and working groups on energy, climate change, and safety regulations.
- Preparation of National Positions for approval of authorities.
- 1 year 9 months
Assistant to the Director of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Health
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: https://mpps.gob.ve/
- Contributed to the development and implementation of health foreign policies in multilateral and bilateral settings.
- 8 months
Assistant to the General Director of International Presidential Relations
Ministry of Presidential Office
04.2010 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: https://www.presidencia.gob.ve/
- Organized presidential international relations processes.
- Prepared reports for President on economic and international political situations.
- 5 months
Economic Advisor
City Hall of Caracas
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Company Overview: https://www.caracas.gob.ve/
- Conducted economic feasibility studies for productive projects.
- Coordinated institutional dialogue and community consultations on economic and production issues.
- 8 months
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: https://mppre.gob.ve/
- Supported diplomatic missions in conveying Venezuela’s economic and commercial policy positions in multiple international summits.
- 6 months
Education
Degree - Economics
University of Los Andes
01.2007
Skills
Foreign Economic Activity and Trade Operations
Desired Positions
Country Manager | Business Developer | Soft Commodity Trader
Specializations
- Business & Projects Developer
- Procurement & Sales Manager
- Team Builder
- Exporter, Importer & Trader
- Regional & Worldwide Soft Commodities Specialist
- Regional & Worldwide Soft Commodities Networking
Timeline
Soft Commodities Trader
Tepuy Trading GIDA STI
06.2022 - Current
Exporter, Importer, Soft Commodities Trader & Business Developer
Importex & Trade TT C.A.
07.2017 - Current
Representative for Venezuela
Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA)
02.2017 - 02.2018
General Director of International Affairs
Ministry of Industry and Trade
02.2014 - 11.2017
Assistant to the Coordinator of Multilateral Affairs
Ministry of Renewable Energy
05.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant to the Director of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Health
06.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant to the General Director of International Presidential Relations
Ministry of Presidential Office
04.2010 - 08.2010
Economic Advisor
City Hall of Caracas
09.2009 - 04.2010
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
03.2009 - 08.2009
Degree - Economics
University of Los Andes
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