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Ricardo Lau Cooper

Lima

Summary

Finance and Tech Specialist fluent in English, Spanish, and French with over a decade of international experience. Proven track record in strategic financial planning, credit risk analysis, and project management. Adept at business strategy, commercial negotiations, and data analytics. In addition, my experience playing tennis at Drake University and representing my country at international tournaments demonstrates my dedication, accountability, perseverance, and ability to excel at goals individually and as a team.

Certified in ITILv4, CSM, CSPO, and AWS cloud.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Transformation Leader

ACQUAMAX S.A.C.
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led the digital transformation of ACQUAMAX S.A.C., successfully executing the creation and operation of the first e-commerce platform in its industry, resulting in a 30% ($36K) increase in sales in 2018
  • Successfully supervised financial planning processes, including budgets, projections, and financial models
  • Demonstrated my ability to effectively communicate cost-benefit analyses

Costs and Budget Supervisor

PAE (actualmente AMENTUM)
06.2014 - 05.2017
  • Achieved a significant transformation by turning around a project with significant losses (-$500K) into a profitable one ($264K)
  • Implemented risk management plans, budgeting, and local regulatory controls
  • Showcased my skills in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and treasury function administration

Corporate Credit Risk Sr. Analyst

Banco Ficohsa
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Assessed the credit risk of commercial loan applications, conducting comprehensive analyses of financial statements
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, communicating credit recommendations to the Business Credit Committee

Corporate Credit Risk Analyst

Banco HSBC
03.2010 - 06.2011
  • Contributed to the success of a corporate portfolio consisting of over 30 clients by analyzing financial statements, cash flow projections, and project budgets
  • Showcased my ability to collaborate with multifunctional teams and prepare detailed credit memoranda

Education

Master in Technology Management -

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington D.C., EE.UU.
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Des Moines, Iowa, EE.UU.
12.2009

Skills

  • Business Strategy: Expertise in the development and implementation of strategies that drive sustainable growth
  • Commercial Negotiations: Demonstrated ability to lead and close successful commercial negotiations, ensuring favorable conditions for all parties involved
  • Data Analysis: Profound knowledge in interpreting financial data, providing crucial information for strategic decision-making

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2

Technical Skills

  • Tableau
  • Office 365
  • Google sheets, docs y slides
  • Trello / Jira (Agile Project Management)
  • Costpoint / Deltek / Cognos
  • Visio
  • AWS Management Console

Accomplishments

  • International Experience: Working in the LATAM region has broadened my global perspective. My fluency in three languages (Spanish, English, and French) facilitates communication in international environments
  • Multifunctional Competencies: I incorporate technology as a key tool to optimize financial processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen decision-making
  • I represented Honduras in the most prestigious international tennis tournament called the Davis Cup (2007, 2008, 2011, 2015, and 2021)
  • Member of the tennis team at Drake University (NCAA div. I)

Timeline

Business Transformation Leader

ACQUAMAX S.A.C.
11.2017 - 11.2021

Costs and Budget Supervisor

PAE (actualmente AMENTUM)
06.2014 - 05.2017

Corporate Credit Risk Sr. Analyst

Banco Ficohsa
02.2012 - 03.2014

Corporate Credit Risk Analyst

Banco HSBC
03.2010 - 06.2011

Master in Technology Management -

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DRAKE UNIVERSITY

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