Type Of Business:
Logistics Firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Leiva's expertise is in operations management.
Major Product/SVS:
Transportation and Logistics Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Cooking, Playing Tennis
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Professional Translation, Georgetown University
Affiliations Awards:
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Baptist Health System
Industry:
International Trade Logistics
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Leiva's hard work, dedication, long hours, and ability to look at international trade and its correlation with the community separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Leiva's greatest career achievement was assisting the company to attain status as the first privately-held foreign trade zone in the United States.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Leiva would like to be remembered as 'the lady of international trade.'
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Leiva would like to open the United States to more globalization.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is learning how to handle all aspects of the business.
Charity:
Board of Directors, Baptist Health Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her favorable location in Miami.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in working on the marketing of foreign trade.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Leiva is trilingual, as she speaks English, Spanish and French.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Operations including Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Education Certifications:
Licensed Customs Broker