Paul DeSousa

Founder

Wayne, New Jersey, United States6 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Founded and scaled a successful fashion e-commerce startup.
Managed $4M+ portfolios and $30K seed capital ventures.
Proficient in financial modeling and data analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in E-commerce and Financial Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

E-commerce OperationsBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisBudgeting & ForecastingPortfolio Analysis

Other Skills

MarketingCommunicationData AnalyticsFinancial StrategiesMarket AnalysisProblem SolvingTeamworkStart-up VenturesGenerative AIPresentation SkillsOrganization SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationProject ManagementOperations ProcessesStrategy

About

● English: Analytical finance professional and former E-commerce CEO with a strong foundation in financial management, strategic planning, and market research. Proven track record in managing $4M+ portfolios and $30K seed capital ventures. Proficient at leveraging data analytics and financial modeling to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Bilingual in English and Portuguese. Core Competencies ● Investment & Finance: Financial Modeling, Portfolio Analysis, P&L Management, Budgeting & Forecasting. ● Sales & Revenue: Market Analysis, Pricing Strategies, Revenue Growth, Performance Metrics. ● Strategic Operations: Business Strategy, Cross-functional Leadership, Process Optimization, E-commerce Operations. ● Português: Profissional de finanças analíticas e ex-CEO de e-commerce com sólida formação em gestão financeira, planejamento estratégico e pesquisa de mercado. Histórico comprovado na gestão de portfólios de mais de US$ 4 milhões e investimentos de capital semente de US$ 30 mil. Proficiente em utilizar análise de dados e modelagem financeira para impulsionar o crescimento dos negócios e a eficiência operacional. Bilíngue em inglês e português. Competências Essenciais ● Investimento e Finanças: Modelagem Financeira, Análise de Portfólio, Gestão de Lucros e Perdas, Orçamento e Previsão. ● Vendas e Receita: Análise de Mercado, Estratégias de Precificação, Crescimento da Receita, Métricas de Desempenho. ● Operações Estratégicas: Estratégia de Negócios, Liderança Interfuncional, Otimização de Processos, Operações de E-commerce.

Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Fortcolosso

Founder & CEO

Jun 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · São Paulo, Brazil

● Founded and scaled a fashion e-commerce startup with $30K in seed capital, overseeing all strategic and operational functions.
● Utilized data analytics and KPIs to guide marketing and financial strategies, directly impacting revenue decisions and profitability.
● Conducted rigorous financial forecasting and market analysis to support pricing models.
● Managed cross-functional teams across marketing and logistics to enhance efficiency.

MarketingCommunicationE-commerce OperationsBusiness Strategy

Visa

Finance Associate

Jun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 2 mos · Miami, Florida, United States

● Performed comprehensive financial statement analysis, including variance and budget vs. actual performance.
● Analyzed forecasting models using Oracle Hyperion for year-end closing.
● Managed P&L budgeting and financial allocation to optimize costs and sustain organizational growth.

Problem SolvingTeamworkFinancial AnalysisBudgeting & Forecasting

Jost financial management

Wealth Management Intern

Oct 2018 – Dec 2018 · 2 mos · New Jersey, United States

● Supported financial advisors with detailed portfolio analysis for high-net-worth clients with assets exceeding $4M.
● Created and maintained client performance reports used for executive presentations and client reviews.

Problem SolvingTeamworkPortfolio AnalysisFinancial Analysis

Getinge

Production Operator III

Feb 2014 – Sep 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos · New Jersey, United States · On-site

● Collaborated with logistics teams to meet shipment quotas and assisted in quality assurance and process optimization for medical device manufacturing.

Problem SolvingTeamwork