Carolina Pirela
Katy,TX
Summary
Accomplished Office Manager and Accounts Payable specialist with a proven track record in leading process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Offers expertise in managing payroll, recruitment, and vendor relations, while spearheading national procurement initiatives that contribute to organizational growth and cost savings in the Oil & Gas industry.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager & Accounts Payable
Prestige Temp Staffing LLC
Katy, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with executive leadership on major company growth initiatives as Office Manager since 2023.
- Manage accounts payable, payroll processing, invoicing, employee records, onboarding, and administrative operations.
- Implement efficient office procedures and process improvements.
- Supported recruitment, workforce administration, client communications, and compliance documentation efforts.
Procurement Specialist & Accounts Payable
BARIVEN / PDVSA
01.2004 - 01.2022
- Led national and international procurement activities for the Oil & Gas sector for more than 14 years.
- Specialized in rotating equipment and drill pipe procurement.
- Established International Procurement Department for Occidental area of Venezuela, enhancing procurement operations.
- Oversaw sourcing, bidding, vendor qualification, commercial evaluations, and SAP procurement reporting to streamline procurement processes.
- Formulated supply-chain improvement strategies and data-driven procurement processes to optimize procurement effectiveness.
Manufacturing Supervisor
CODE ONE, C.A.
Maracaibo, Venezuela
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Coordinated the manufacturing and assembly of mobile medical and dental clinics for healthcare service providers in Venezuela.
- Managed procurement and sourcing of materials, equipment, and supplies for clinic fabrication, ensuring timely availability for production.
- Led project planning activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, production schedules, and delivery deadlines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of engineering, production, suppliers, and logistics to enhance collaboration and project alignment.
- Oversaw project timelines and quality standards during manufacturing process, maintaining workflow efficiency and adherence to specifications.
- Monitored inventory requirements, purchasing activities, and material availability to support uninterrupted production.
- Served as the primary liaison between suppliers, production teams, and management to ensure successful project execution.
Education
Industrial Engineer -
University of Zulia
VenezuelaSkills
- Onboarding process
- Recruiting
- Talent sourcing
- HR management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relations
- Contract Management
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Bilingual English-Spanish
Certification
- Foundations of Project Management, Google, 01/01/26
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM, 02/01/25, SHRMAPP343392
- Human Resource Management Certificate Program, University of Texas at Austin CPE, 01/01/24
- SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management, University of Texas at Austin CPE, 01/01/24
- Talent Acquisition, HRCI, xxxxxxxxxxx, 01/01/24
- Advanced English I & II, University of Zulia
- SAP MM and SAP Reporting Training, PDVSA
Personal Information
Title: Office Manager
Timeline
Office Manager & Accounts Payable
Prestige Temp Staffing LLC
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Specialist & Accounts Payable
BARIVEN / PDVSA
01.2004 - 01.2022
Manufacturing Supervisor
CODE ONE, C.A.
01.2002 - 06.2004
Industrial Engineer -
University of Zulia