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Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste Management Specialist
Área Metropolitana Del Valle De Aburrá
02.2016 - 09.2023
- Educated stakeholders on environmental regulations and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive environmental compliance plans for multiple organizations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting compliance with environmental regulations.
- Analyzed data for trends, patterns and indicators of potential noncompliance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Manager
Nuestro Aseo, ESP (Waste Management)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Analyst
Cámara De Comercio De Medellín Para Antioquia
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Engineering Managment Specialist -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellìn, Antioquia, Colombia01.2018
Agroindustrial Engineer -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellìn, Antioquia, Colombia01.2008
High School -
Colegio Teresiano Envigado
Medellìn, Antioquia, Colombia01.2000
Skills
- Waste Minimization
- Recycling program development
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Collection
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Project Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Waste Management Specialist
Área Metropolitana Del Valle De Aburrá
02.2016 - 09.2023
Manager
Nuestro Aseo, ESP (Waste Management)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Analyst
Cámara De Comercio De Medellín Para Antioquia
07.2009 - 12.2011
Engineering Managment Specialist -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Agroindustrial Engineer -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
High School -
Colegio Teresiano Envigado
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