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Daniela Aristizábal

Gilbert

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Senior Project Manager with over 7 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and business transformation. Proven ability to develop and execute project plans, manage high-impact programs, and coach teams to deliver continuous improvement in fast-paced environments. People-oriented professional with a strong passion for change management, business innovation, and collaborative teamwork. Bilingual in English and Spanish

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Carvana
06.2021 - Current
  • Led the successful launch of 4 Inspection Centers across different states, overseeing site setup, recruiting/hiring, and onboarding initiatives.
  • Developed and managed work plans to integrate Carvana’s operations with acquired company's operations increasing inventory pool and reducing vehicle delivery times.
  • Developed & managed workplans to design and implement a new Inspection Application to digitize operations, reduce process waste, and lower cost per unit (CPU).
  • Directed two large-scale Quality Programs with aligned project objectives driving operational excellence.
  • Served as internal consultant to business leaders on project and change management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Created project templates and stakeholder reporting tools that improved project visibility and decision-making.
  • Successfully managed multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment with business priorities.

Project Coordinator

GoDaddy
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed high-priority portfolio of initiatives and engaged cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact.
  • Designed scalable incentive and engagement programs aligned to business goals to increase employee engagement and productivity.
  • Forecasted and managed budgets for incentive programs, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Developed operational roadmaps and progress reporting frameworks used by senior leadership.

Project Lead

GoDaddy
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Led end-to-end website design projects, from requirements gathering to final delivery, collaborating closely with software engineers and design teams to ensure client satisfaction and on-time execution.
  • Maintained project tracking systems (Jira) and delivered regular progress reports.
  • Trained new project leads on internal tools and best practices.



Assistant Manager

Avis Budget Group
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Supported day-to-day operations in four-state region, overseeing fleet availability and vendor relationships.
  • Coordinated operational activities, supervised staff, and analyzed reports to drive process improvements.
  • Provided senior leadership with insights for business decision-making based on data analysis.

Manager

Zinc
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Opened and managed a new rental location, creating operational procedures that contributed to long-term success.
  • Increased corporate accounts and business from the Hispanic market by leveraging bilingual capabilities.
  • Managed operations with over $2 million in annual revenue, including staffing, training, and procurement.

Education

MBA - Emphasis in Project Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018

B.S. - Product Design Engineering, Emphasis in Product Design Management

EAFIT University
07.2012

Skills

  • Project & Program Lifecycle Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Change Management
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Multi-project management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Creative Project Solving
  • Goal Oriented

Accomplishments

  • Developed the organization's Virtual Deployment Approach to implement projects across 30+ Inspection Centers to optimize resources, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery timelines
  • Developed a training framework for Operational Leaders to become Deployment Leads and level up their skills to support project implementation
  • Led the organization’s first continuous improvement program and developed the foundational framework for future initiatives
  • Developed PMO standards, processes, tools and templates to manage projects across the organization

Certification

PMP Certification Candidate, Actively preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam (September, 2025)

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Carvana
06.2021 - Current

Project Coordinator

GoDaddy
04.2020 - 06.2021

Project Lead

GoDaddy
05.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Manager

Avis Budget Group
01.2017 - 05.2019

Manager

Zinc
11.2014 - 01.2017

B.S. - Product Design Engineering, Emphasis in Product Design Management

EAFIT University

MBA - Emphasis in Project Management

Grand Canyon University

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