BRENDA ESTEFANIA BASSETT
Short Pump,VA
Summary
Qualified Civil Engineer with two years of experience working in various capacities to complete construction engineering tasks. Expert in directing workflow of roads construction, underground utility installations and project management. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on-time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations, good ability to work under pressure, positive attitude to the changes and responsibility in the development of assigned tasks and using different methods to find the solution of the problem
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair
Go Au Pair
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Be in charge of 2-5 children at same time.
Civil Engineer
A&S Proyectos SAS (Colombia)
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervising 34 road construction on the different places of Bogotá city.
- Create monthly technically and management reports to inform the city hall of Bogotá.
- Check and verify the information of the personal in charge (Topographer, engineer assistant, construction inspector)
- Present the billing of the contracts in charge on the beginning of each month
- Make the necessary checks and measurements of every construction road, to check if the contractor use the quantities reported.
- Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to project specifications.
Civil Engineer
S&S ingeniería civil SAS (Colombia)
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Apply for more than 14 public tenders
- Keep track of the processes applied
- Achieve all financial, administrative and technical functions, in accordance with the requirements established in specifications technical annexes and other documents that are part of the contracts signed with contracting state entities, public, private or mixed which resident engineer will oversee
- Make plans of the roads in improvement and rehabilitation.
Seller
Comercializadora QUIVARI
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Advice costumers on best product for their needs
- Keep inventory of merchandise from warehouse
- Costumer support
- Record of daily sales.
- Operated cash register to process payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Analyzed customer buying patterns to make informed decisions on merchandising displays and promotional activities.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Seller
Importation's Radida.cap (Colombia)
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Advice costumers on the best product for their needs
- Keep an inventory of merchandise from the warehouse
- Costumer support
- Record of daily sales.
- Operated cash register to process payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Utilized product knowledge to educate customers on features and benefits.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships.
Education
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA04.2022
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management -
Universidad Catolica De Colombia
Bogota,Colombia09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Escuela Colombiana De Ingenieros Julio Garavito
Colombia03.2019
Software EngSolutions RCB management -
Escuela Colombiana De Ingeniería Julio Garavito
Bogota,Colombia04.2017
High School -
New York School
Colombia12.2012
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Construction management
- Microsoft Excel, Project, and Visio
- Project management experience
- Staff Management
- Project Support
- Revit
- Patience and understanding
- Infant care experience
References
- Ingeniera Sandra Ximena Campagnoli, Civil Engineer, +57 313 333 11 91
- Alberth Villegas Sánchez, Civil Engineer, alberth_villegas@hotmail.com
- Lauren Kincaid, Human resorce, OrgShakers
- Kennon Kincaid, CEO of Odgers Berndtson US
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
German
Elementary
Certification
- Software EngSolutions RCB management
Timeline
Au Pair
Go Au Pair
07.2021 - 07.2023
Civil Engineer
A&S Proyectos SAS (Colombia)
02.2020 - 08.2021
Civil Engineer
S&S ingeniería civil SAS (Colombia)
06.2019 - 02.2020
Seller
Comercializadora QUIVARI
12.2016 - 12.2017
Seller
Importation's Radida.cap (Colombia)
12.2012 - 01.2013
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Richmond
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Escuela Colombiana De Ingenieros Julio Garavito
High School -
New York School
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management -
Universidad Catolica De Colombia
Software EngSolutions RCB management -
Escuela Colombiana De Ingeniería Julio Garavito
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