Heidi Prieto
Houston,TX
Summary
Project Management and Supply Chain professional with 25+ years of experience in the OIL & GAS Field. Proven expertise in logistics, procurement, inventory & cost control, HS&E (safety) coordination, and administrative leadership supporting field and expatriate teams. Strong user of SAP and JDE, highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at stakeholder communication and process improvement.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare & Household Manager
Private Household
07.2022 - Current
- Provide full-time childcare for toddlers (0–5 years): supervise safety, plan routines, activities, feeding, hygiene, and rest.
- Manage household logistics including grocery procurement, school transport, appointment coordination, children’s social engagements, manage routines among others.
- Maintain organized household records and coordinate external service providers.
Supply Chain, Costs & Warehouse Coordinator
NuLife Hoteles SRL (Radisson)
Bolivia
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Maintained and updated product cost sheets and analyzed cost data to support pricing and budgeting decisions.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
- Selected and negotiated with suppliers to secure quality goods and favorable contract terms.
- Managed storage and distribution operations; monitored and forecasted inventory to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Served as Weekend Manager on Duty overseeing reception, events, restaurant, housekeeping, maintenance, and HR-related issues.
Multiple Roles: Administrative, Logistics, HS&E, Engineering Support
Proambiente S.A. / Baker Hughes INTEQ
Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela
02.1997 - 10.2015
- Supported Wellbore Construction Group and Drilling Fluids operations through cross-functional administrative and logistics roles.
- Managed SAP and JDE records for procurement, inventory, shipping/receiving, and product dispatch to rigs and field locations.
- Issued international purchase orders, prepared quotes and invoices, and handled import/export documentation and materials handling.
- Coordinated logistics and travel for local and expatriate personnel: bookings, accommodations, timesheets, expense reporting, and field bonus processing.
- Served as HS&E delegate: implemented safety policies, conducted incident investigations, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, and supported safety training.
- Acted as bilingual liaison and translator for drilling programs, bids, contracts, and technical documentation supporting expat engineering teams.
- Performed executive and district-level administrative duties: calendar and correspondence management, meeting coordination, file and document control, and procurement support.
Senior Administrative Assistant, Solids Control Division
Alfa Laval Oilfield Venezuela
Venezuela
05.1994 - 02.1997
- Provided executive administrative support including calendar management, correspondence, and event coordination.
- Processed invoices, credit notes, accounts payable, travel arrangements, timesheets, and expense reports for local and expatriate personnel.
- Coordinated field logistics and documentation for contracts and procurement activities.
English–Spanish Translator & Travel Assistant
Corpoven S.A.
07.1985 - 09.1991
- Translated internal television program content and prepared subtitles.
- Arranged flights and hotel bookings as travel dispatcher for oil industry personnel.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - PreK Education
José María Vargas University
01-1997
Technical Education - undefined
Monseñor de Talavera College
01-1995
Skills
- ERP: SAP, JDE
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel advanced)
- Inventory & Warehouse Systems
- Document Control and Reporting Tools
Accomplishments
- 25+ years supporting oilfield operations with combined expertise in logistics, procurement, and HS&E.
- Proven ability to manage complex international procurement and shipping for field operations.
- Bilingual communicator experienced translating technical drilling documents and coordinating expatriate/local teams.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success in cost control, inventory optimization, and supplier negotiations.
Certification
- Internal Auditor / Management System Auditing (ISO 9000, ISO 14000)
- Comprehensive Management Systems: ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 / OHSAS 18000
- SAP Training; JDE Training
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate & Advanced)
- HS&E Workshops: Fire Prevention and Use of Portable Extinguishers; Work Permits, Confined Spaces and Dangerous Atmospheres; Emergency Response
- Zeus Hotel Operations Training
Timeline
Childcare & Household Manager
Private Household
07.2022 - Current
Supply Chain, Costs & Warehouse Coordinator
NuLife Hoteles SRL (Radisson)
01.2016 - 02.2020
Multiple Roles: Administrative, Logistics, HS&E, Engineering Support
Proambiente S.A. / Baker Hughes INTEQ
02.1997 - 10.2015
Senior Administrative Assistant, Solids Control Division
Alfa Laval Oilfield Venezuela
05.1994 - 02.1997
English–Spanish Translator & Travel Assistant
Corpoven S.A.
07.1985 - 09.1991
Technical Education - undefined
Monseñor de Talavera College
Bachelor’s Degree - PreK Education
José María Vargas University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project & Operations Coordination
- Supply Chain Strategy & Procurement
- Inventory Forecasting & Cost Control
- Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
- Vendor Selection, Negotiation & Management
- International Procurement / Import-Export Documentation
- HS&E / Incident Investigation / Safety Promotion
- Administrative & Executive Support
- ERP: SAP, JDE | Advanced Excel
- Bilingual: English / Spanish