Paula Andrea Bernal Suárez
Paula Andrea Bernal Suárez

Commercial Director and Business Administrator

Actively looking · Member since 16 Sep 2026
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Location
Alcorcón, Spain
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
On-site / Part Time
Experience level
Senior

About

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I am a Business Administrator and Human Resources specialist with more than 11 years of experience in commercial, administrative, financial, and customer service operations.

I have led sales teams, managed customer acquisition strategies, handled cash operations, and driven revenue growth and service occupancy through performance indicators and commercial planning.

In my most recent role as Commercial Director in a high-complexity hospital, I managed a 26-person sales team and coordinated customer acquisition and appointment scheduling across eight municipalities.

I also have solid banking, accounting, accounts payable, collections, insurance sales, and cash management experience. I am comfortable managing sensitive financial processes, customer portfolios, reconciliations, and high-volume daily transactions.

I am a responsible, honest, results-oriented professional with strong adaptability, organization, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

I am currently studying Digital Marketing in Spain and have work authorization for up to 30 hours per week. I am open to relocating anywhere.

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Experience

Career history

Commercial Director Hospital de Alta Complejidad del Magdalena Centro

Led the commercial department of a high-complexity hospital with more than 500 employees, directly managing a 26-person sales team.

Designed and executed customer acquisition and appointment scheduling targets and indicators across eight municipalities for specialist consultations, procedures, and surgeries. Coordinated institutional visibility strategies and positioning initiatives.

Maintained an average performance of 116% in customer acquisition and 105% in appointment scheduling for more than two years, contributing to increased revenue and service occupancy.

Deputy Manager / Operations Officer Banco Agrario de Colombia

Supervised comprehensive branch operations, including cash management, support for seven advisors, and coordination with the branch manager to achieve monthly results averaging 98%.

Resolved customer requests strategically to strengthen satisfaction and retention. Managed customer portfolios, payment agreements, and debt restructurings.

Oversaw branch security, cash closings, reconciliations, and custody of valuables. Performed more than 200 daily transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and payments, and administered a safe holding more than COP 1 billion.

Cashier Banco Agrario de Colombia

Managed daily cash operations and customer transactions in a banking environment, ensuring accuracy, security, and adherence to operational procedures.

Supported commercial activities including collections, insurance sales, and the promotion of financial products.

Accounting and Administrative Assistant Terpel - Gas Station Service Station

Recorded approximately 25 daily accounting transactions in the Syscafé system and supported general administrative processes.

Advised customers on lubricants and automotive accessories, handled sales-related cash, and ensured proper custody of collected funds.

Implemented the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST).

Administrative Assistant - Accounts Payable Hospital Especializado Granja Integral

Managed the receipt, review, and registration of more than 150 payment accounts from contractors, companies, and suppliers to support timely payment processing.

Organized and submitted more than 2,000 invoices and medical accounts to over eight health insurers nationwide.

Commercial Advisor Fundación delamujer Colombia SAS

Developed and applied customer acquisition and microcredit placement strategies for commercial and agricultural sectors, expanding the customer portfolio.

Managed collections and credit recovery activities, contributing to the achievement of monthly targets.

Sales Advisor Gana Gana Seapto SA

Handled cash and performed more than 100 sales, money transfer, recharge, payment, and banking correspondent operations.

Provided in-person customer service, promoted products and services, and contributed to commercial target achievement.

Commercial Assistant MAPFRE Colombia

Provided in-person and telephone customer support, advising clients on insurance coverage, benefits, and policy conditions.

Quoted, sold, and issued life, health, automobile, and home insurance policies while ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Education

Learning history

Grupo Aranda

Higher Degree, Marketing and Advertising

Currently studying Marketing and Advertising in Madrid, Spain.

UNIMINUTO

Professional Degree, Business Administration

Professional degree in Business Administration.

UNIMINUTO

Specialization, Strategic Human Resources Management

Specialization in Strategic Human Resources Management.

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