Ramona W. Smithers
ramonasmithers@careerfolio.com

Specialty: International Business Development

*** Professional Profile

Record of success in global business development, strategic planning, R&D, 
product management, team building, trade finance, and relationship building. 
Results-driven enterprise manager with proven ability to motivate and inspire 
teams, manage complex mega-projects, and consistently meet revenue and growth 
goals. 

* Dedicated team leader with expertise in managing large organizations and 
multi-national teams.

* Broad global and multicultural experience; skilled in building and managing 
international business relationships.

* Strong analytical and computer skills. Extensive knowledge of technology in 
business.

Core Competencies: Startup management… Product development… Financial 
planning… Strategic planning… Partnership development… Goal setting… Global 
distribution… Contract negotiation… Risk analysis.

*** Experience Summary 

ABC CORPORATION – Tulsa, Oklahoma 
Director, Global Business (2002-Present)
Managed $200 million global business operation (manufacturing, R&D, product 
development, technical support, sales and marketing) in Asia, Latin America, 
Europe, and the US. Developed business plans, pricing strategies, strategic 
selling programs, and marketing initiatives. 

XYZ CORPORATE LTD. – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Manager, International Business Development (1998-2002)
Led international business development efforts across all corporate companies 
linked with crude oil trading, production, and manufacturing.

Regional Manager, Distribution (1995-1998)
Led regional planning, scheduling, and analysis to support product distribution 
worldwide. Negotiated and developed commercial supply and offtake agreements 
with national companies and multi-corporation consortiums.

Supply Operations Analyst (1988-1992)
Member of corporate supply and distribution team. Held positions of increasing 
responsibility in supply and logistics analysis/planning to support operations 
in the US, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Australia. 

*** Education

TULSA UNIVERSITY – Tulsa, Oklahoma 
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (1987)

*** Additional Training: 

Project Management
Negotiation Skills
Project and Trade Finance
Management Leadership
Quality Management