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Karina Barreto

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Bilingual Industrial Engineer | Organizational Development and Human Processes Specialist Highly skilled in planning, coordinating, and implementing organizational processes. A strategic thinker and seasoned professional in Operations and Optimization, who achieves goals and enhances profits through transformative initiatives. A proven leader with expertise in conflict resolution, negotiation, transparent communication, and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Development Services

NYMBUS, Inc
09.2022 - Current

Lead a team dedicated to delivering innovative digital banking solutions. Focus on driving strategic impact, increasing efficiency, and ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction by leading on:

  • Strategic Forecasting and Allocation: Masterfully manage forecasting, allocation, and revenue control, optimizing margins across all resources
  • Operational Efficiency Champion: Implemented strategies resulting in decreased ramp-up times and enhanced team efficiency during onboarding
  • Training and Enablement Expert: Spearheaded improvements in training, equipping teams with essential skills for excellence
  • Financial Architect: Key role in creating the financial structure, contributing to overall financial health and sustainability
  • Information Architect: Expertly design and implement information structures, ensuring streamlined organization and accessibility for optimal operational performance.

Director of Operations & Project Manager

JWEB DEVELOPMENT, LLC
01.2020 - 08.2022

Streamlined overall management, focusing on organizational development, project completion, resources management, and customer relations.

  • Design and maintenance of PM, HR, Operations, Training, Marketing, and General Services areas
  • Creation of overall company information architecture and documentation management
  • Company website redesign, social media presence
  • Creation of a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Bilingual Application Consultant

COMMAND ALKON, Inc
09.2017 - 09.2019

Ensures A+ customer experiences in the heavy building materials industry through software implementation, training, support, and troubleshooting.

  • Manages customer relations and facilitates operational assessments and sales presentations across North, Central, and South America.
  • Optimizes application performance by applying continuous improvement methodology.

Client Services Manager

SUTURE HEALTH, Inc
04.2017 - 08.2017

Specializes in first and second-level implementation, training, customer service, and account management for optimal product utilization.

  • Ensures client satisfaction, optimizes operations, leads training initiatives, creates and maintains company processes, and fosters an innovative culture of collaboration within departments
  • Optimization of KPIs

Project Manager

NSM CONSULTORES S.A.S
01.2014 - 06.2014

Designed and implemented technical and financial plans for assigned corporate accounts.

  • Established processes for prioritizing customers and escalating business accounts
  • Developed strategic client plans tailored to their specific needs
  • Achieved 100% Quality Assurance execution, successfully integrating existing resources through innovative solutions.

Project Engineer. Organization Development Consultant

CASTRO TCHERASSI S.A
04.2013 - 10.2013

Facilitates the implementation of the "Organizational and Cultural Transformation" Project, compiling information to support the development and execution of the company's growth plan.

  • Advises on changes in management practices and outlines foundations for a new organizational design fostering new business development
  • Established a change management Leadership Team, facilitating coalition for organizational change and creating innovative participation opportunities at various hierarchical levels
  • Made a significant contribution to understanding the organization, its governance, operational processes, and leadership style, utilizing diverse tools and methodologies for the current organizational diagnosis.

Medium Corporate Banking Account Manager

BANCO POPULAR
06.2011 - 03.2013

Drives product placement and profitability by introducing, developing, and promoting offerings to business customers.

  • Conducts market research, selects leads, and nurtures client relationships, ensuring compliance and portfolio monitoring
  • Established 500+ contacts, enhancing market penetration and customer connections
  • Boosted commercial loans, ensuring higher profitability, brand awareness, and customer preference.

Credit Analyst / Coordinator Financial Enrollment Process

UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE
02.2010 - 05.2011

Manages and oversees the Student Finance Office's financial activities, emphasizing profitability and customer satisfaction.

  • Directs strategic financial planning, leads a multidisciplinary team, and forges agreements with financial institutions
  • Achieved high portfolio recovery in challenging collection cases
  • Implemented efficient strategies, improving workflow, and standardizing enrollment processes while reducing operating costs

Engineering Coordinator

DESARROLLO URBANO DE COLOMBIA. DOLMEN S.A.E.S.P
07.2009 - 01.2010

Coordinates activities to enhance organizational processes, fostering profitability and value creation.

  • Supports implementation and planning of new projects, ensuring effective use of financial resources
  • Implemented auditing mechanisms for KPIs and for quality assurance and strategically recovered portfolios by including delinquent customers.
  • Established an internal control committee involving General Services, IT, and Human Resources


Education

Postgraduate - Organizational Development And Human Processes

Universidad Del Norte

Undergraduate - Industrial Engineering

Universidad del Norte

Minor - Finance. Low-Risk Investment, Analysis

Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
02.2008

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Development
  • People Management
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract and Vendor Management

Certification

CSPO: Certified Scrum Product Owner VOLUNTEERING Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Birmingham - Mentor

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director, Development Services

NYMBUS, Inc
09.2022 - Current

Director of Operations & Project Manager

JWEB DEVELOPMENT, LLC
01.2020 - 08.2022

Bilingual Application Consultant

COMMAND ALKON, Inc
09.2017 - 09.2019

Client Services Manager

SUTURE HEALTH, Inc
04.2017 - 08.2017

Project Manager

NSM CONSULTORES S.A.S
01.2014 - 06.2014

Project Engineer. Organization Development Consultant

CASTRO TCHERASSI S.A
04.2013 - 10.2013

Medium Corporate Banking Account Manager

BANCO POPULAR
06.2011 - 03.2013

Credit Analyst / Coordinator Financial Enrollment Process

UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE
02.2010 - 05.2011

Engineering Coordinator

DESARROLLO URBANO DE COLOMBIA. DOLMEN S.A.E.S.P
07.2009 - 01.2010

Postgraduate - Organizational Development And Human Processes

Universidad Del Norte

Undergraduate - Industrial Engineering

Universidad del Norte

Minor - Finance. Low-Risk Investment, Analysis

Universidad Del Norte
Karina Barreto