Lenon da Silva

Professional transitioning into SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, with a background in business operations, management, client relations, and 15+ years of professional experience in English instruction, translation, and leadership. Currently developing expertise in SAP S/4HANA Procurement and SAP MM, with a strong interest in procurement processes, materials management, and business process optimization. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with international experience and a proven background in managing operations, teams, and client relationships.

Founder and Academic Director at American English Course LTDA (2015-07 – Present)

• Founded and lead an English language education business focused on adult learners.
• Oversee academic strategy, operations, curriculum development, and client relationships.
• Develop educational processes, materials, and learning systems.
• Manage day-to-day operations and provide personalized instruction to adult professionals.
• Lead continuous improvement of educational and business processes.

Business Operations Manager at Redpel Comércio e Artefatos de Papel LTDA (2008-01 – 2012-01)

• Managed day-to-day business operations for a small manufacturing and distribution company.
• Coordinated procurement of raw materials and maintained relationships with suppliers.
• Monitored inventory levels and material availability for production.
• Supported sales operations and managed a team of sales representatives.
• Prepared operational reports and handled invoicing and administrative processes.
• Worked with an integrated business management system for invoicing and inventory control.

Teaching Coordinator at Evolutime (2017-01 – 2017-06)

• Managed the academic department, including lesson planning, instruction, and staff coordination.

Translator/Interpreter at Profile Assessoria Empresarial (2016-11 – 2025-11)

• Translated email correspondence for an accounting firm and its clients.
• Served as interpreter during client meetings.

Bilingual Coordinator at Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (2016-06 – 2016-09)

• Provided public-facing support and supervised a team of bilingual staff during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Interpreter at WSL (World Surf League) (2014-05 – 2015-05)

• Interpreted at the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro and 2015 Oi Rio Pro (WCT events).
• Facilitated communication between American and Brazilian security teams.

Teaching Coordinator at You Move / Wise Up (2012-08 – 2015-06)

• Managed the academic department and taught classes.
• Monitored student progress, attendance, and placement levels, and led the teaching staff.

Bilingual Supervisor at Hope Recursos Humanos S/A (2011-07 – 2011-07)

• Supervised a team of bilingual staff at the 5th CISM Military World Games.

Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts, Portuguese and English – Centro Universitário Cidade Verde (2026)

Postgraduate Certificate in English Language – Faculdade Internacional Signorelli (2022)

Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy – Faculdade Internacional Signorelli (2018)

Study Abroad – Sprachcaffe Languages Plus

Study Abroad – California, United States