Marelissa Gonzalez Zuniga
Marelissa Gonzalez Zuniga

Finance & Business Operations Executive / Controller / Head of Finance

Open to offers · Member since 15 Oct 2026
Location
Panama City, Panama
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a senior finance, administration, and business operations executive with more than 20 years of experience across technology, distribution, banking, telecommunications, legal, education, and nonprofit sectors.

Since 2010, I have led finance, administration, and business operations for a Panama-based company. I manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, procurement, executive reporting, business performance analysis, and strategic planning.

I have a strong record of improving operational efficiency and financial performance. My achievements include reducing operating costs by 30%, implementing SAP Business One across five departments, and establishing KPIs and dashboards that improved reporting cycles and executive decision-making.

I lead multidisciplinary teams across finance, administration, procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service. I have managed teams of up to 23 employees and build productive relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, and strategic partners.

My background combines finance and operational leadership with technology expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence, SQL, Python, process automation, Power BI, and advanced Excel. I am open to remote roles where I can drive sustainable growth, financial discipline, and operational excellence.

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Experience

Career history

Director of Business Operations, Administration & Finance LED LIFE CORP.

I direct business operations, administration, and finance functions, aligning execution with the company’s strategic growth objectives. My responsibilities include budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, business performance analysis, executive reporting, procurement, and supplier negotiations.

I lead multidisciplinary teams across finance, administration, procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service. I reduced operating costs by 30% through procurement optimization, implemented SAP Business One across five departments, established performance KPIs, and led a team of 23 employees.

President – Theater Program El Colegio de Panama

I provide strategic leadership for a nonprofit performing arts organization that produces large-scale annual musical productions. I oversee planning, budgets, logistics, procurement, and stakeholder communications across multidisciplinary teams.

I develop and maintain long-term partnerships with sponsors, vendors, parents, and educational stakeholders. My work supports program sustainability, effective resource management, and successful delivery of annual productions.

Administration Manager Zúñiga y Asociados

I managed business operations and supported executive leadership in administrative, financial, and organizational initiatives. I coordinated operational activities and contributed to the company’s overall management processes.

I provided financial analysis and executive reporting, improved operational procedures, and coordinated relationships with external stakeholders. My work helped strengthen organizational efficiency and decision support.

Administration & Process Officer Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones (BLADEX)

I supported corporate governance initiatives through policy development, process documentation, and workflow standardization. I contributed to creating consistent operational practices across the organization.

I collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve process consistency and support regulatory compliance. My responsibilities focused on documentation, operational control, and continuous process improvement.

Systems Specialist Cable & Wireless Panama

I developed technology solutions supporting billing, payment processing, and customer service operations. I worked at the intersection of systems and business processes to improve operational support.

I automated workflows and produced regulatory reports to improve efficiency and compliance. My role contributed to more reliable reporting and streamlined customer-facing operational processes.

Education

Learning history

University of Miami

Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, United States.

Universidad Santa María La Antigua

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Located in Panama City, Panama.

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