Ramona W. Smithers
International Business Development Specialist


Professional Profile

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

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

Contact Me

ramonasmithers@careerfolio.com