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Carol Barrios-Ventura

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Experienced contracts administrator and Aircraft Mechanic with over 14 years' experience in different areas of the Aviation industry such as, Contracts management Purchasing, Quality Control and Lean Kaizen projects.

Looking for a position in which my knowledge and skills and obtain an active role within an established organization that values loyalty, dedication and hard work.

Forward-thinking Aviation professional possessing first-rate interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Expertise in reviewing key market indicators . Personable and reputable professional commended for expanding relationships with existing clients by continuously proposing solutions to meet objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Manager

Embraer Aircraft Holding
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitor asset status and performance for an average of 11,000 units at repair, evaluates potential business risks and set targets to secure fulfillment of contracts for both Commercial and Executive fleet.
  • Identifies market trends and make adjustments to support Customer demands.
  • Reviewed contract reports, bid proposals and requirements with senior management for accuracy and processing and execution.
  • Develops strategies to increase ROI and minimize risk factors

Repair Administrator

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Conducts contract, licensing, and warranty administration and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Managing Key Performance Metrics to ensure on-time delivery, performance and accomplishment of business objectives
  • Develop Customer satisfaction goals and coordinate with Leadership Team to improve performance and processes
  • Analyze and develop strategies to meet deadlines and demands from Customers.
  • Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
  • Completed all repair and maintenance activities promptly and to high quality standards.

Cost Analyst

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for the creation of weekly repair cost budget to maintain a NOT to exceed 117 Million Dollar yearly repair cost
  • Responsible for maintaining low operating cost during Covid-19 global pandemic, by enforcing repair contracts and agreements with suppliers
  • Monitor and analyze financial, statistical and operational data trends along with planning and implementing cost benefit policies and analysis
  • Collect, organize, and evaluate financial data and draft reports on findings
  • Identify cost savings opportunities to help the company maintain a healthy operational cash flow - successfully secured savings of $3 mil per year.
  • Perform cost reconciliation pertaining to the total dollar amount due to vendors for the payment of repair parts and the cost allocation of funds with finance Department
  • Analyze financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing
  • Compose effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data
  • Research and resolved accounts payable discrepancies
  • Reconcile vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

Team Leader

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
06.2009 - 03.2017
  • Team Leader in charge of contracts management, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, as well as documenting any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution
  • Develop strategies the team will use to reach its goal
  • Manage flow of day-to-day operations and provided direction, instructions and guidance to members of my team by setting clear team goals and delegating tasks and deadlines
  • Supports development and implementation of repair management control procedures and management of repairs for long term goals and strategic objectives
  • Coordinates supplier meetings and defines required actions to ensure contract terms and conditions are maintained
  • Prepares presentations and reports to suppliers to assist with material management with respect to repairs
  • Initiates and leads development of technical analyses, reports and investigations related to components in repair.

Material Agent

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Provide AOG Support for exchanges from repair stations on repairs or core units
  • Worked with system (SAP 4.7) to process history of part and to assign appropriate cost controls
  • Negotiate TAT terms and service levels for repair stations not in contract with Embraer
  • Interfaced with different areas to obtain technical information and support for repair analysis.

Logistics & Quality Control

Air Cost Control
03.2007 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for Collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer, coordinating Logistics and preparation of documentation with FAA, EASA & ISO 9001-2000 Standards
  • Management of Company budgets
  • Inspection of aircraft parts (Airbus / Socata / Eurocopter / Dassault
  • Ensured all Quality standards are met throughout the business.

Assistant to Quality Control Manager (Apprentice)

E3 Consulting
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Assisting with updating and maintaining Quality Manuals
  • Provided Supervisory and Employee Training in accordance with ISO 9001-2000 Standards
  • Provided workshops to boost employee morale and analyze, suggest and implement Company rules and guidelines.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Jet Aviation
02.2004 - 09.2006
  • Inspection of Aircraft engine parts visual & dimensional along with return to service Inspections in product lines such as JT8D-1 / JT8D-200 TF33, GG4, CF6-80, CF6-50, CFM56-2, CFM56-3
  • Provided Formal Training to employees for different projects, to acquire better work ethics and practices
  • Participated on Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen Projects) to boost production, reduce company cost and assure on-time delivery
  • Responsible for all safety practices concerning civil aircraft, like Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins & Service Letters.

Quality Control assistant and Document Control

Propulsion Technology
08.2003 - 02.2004
  • Performed Inspections of Aircraft engine components to ensure compliance with approved Technical Data
  • Conducted research to develop and improve methods and make experimental test for permeability strength and chemical composition of metals
  • In charge of the Media Research Center by updating all documents to the latest FAA and ISO 9001-2000 Standards
  • Kept control of all employee training records
  • Participated in Lean Kaizen projects.

Education

7 MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINES CERTIFICATE -

EMBRY RIDDLE
Worldwide Campus

A&P LICENSE -

GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

AS IN AVIATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

EMBRY RIDDLE
Worldwide Campus
03.2024

Skills

  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects Natural leader with passion for team building and promoting positive company morale
  • Influencing, leading, and delegating responsibilities
  • Persuasiveness - Know-how to demonstrate, promote and sell
  • Negotiating skills, ability to analyze situations and people to determine the most effective approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good communicator, confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities in public, to groups, or via electronic media
  • Experienced team leader
  • Results oriented with ability to achieve targets within strict guidelines
  • Successfully organized seminars, meetings, team-building activities to boost employee morale
  • Portfolio Management

Accomplishments

  • Pioneered the process creation for AOG support in the repair management team.
  • Yearly company savings of 3 Million Dollars related to disputes and negotiations for lower repair cost while performing Quote analysis.
  • Weekly company savings of $200,000 by enforcing contractual agreements and recovering credits to offset current repair cost debt.

Linkedin Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/carol-barrios-19878230

Mission

Collaborate, serve and promote student success in the Worldwide College of Business.

Volunteer Experience

Embry Riddle College of Business student Council Secretary

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Asset Manager

Embraer Aircraft Holding
01.2023 - Current

Repair Administrator

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
01.2020 - 01.2023

Cost Analyst

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
03.2017 - 01.2020

Team Leader

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
06.2009 - 03.2017

Material Agent

Embraer Aircraft Holdings
06.2008 - 06.2009

Logistics & Quality Control

Air Cost Control
03.2007 - 06.2009

Assistant to Quality Control Manager (Apprentice)

E3 Consulting
09.2006 - 03.2007

Quality Assurance Specialist

Jet Aviation
02.2004 - 09.2006

Quality Control assistant and Document Control

Propulsion Technology
08.2003 - 02.2004

7 MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINES CERTIFICATE -

EMBRY RIDDLE

A&P LICENSE -

GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

AS IN AVIATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

EMBRY RIDDLE

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