Leticia Cavazos Garza
Mission,TX
Summary
Creative, highly organized and efficient professional in managing innovative teams and projects management, process improvement and financial analysis. Energetic and reliable leader with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. coupled with proficiency in data management, understanding and application, dedicated to leveraging these skills to contribute to organizational success and ensure efficient operations.
Dynamic individual focused in motivating team members to greatly develop their skills and talents to match business and personal success goals through imaginative solutions, proven track record for creating imaginative solutions and a strong sense of accountability ensuring project objectives are met. Organized and dependable candidate committed to contributing to team success and organizational growth through adaptable and strategic thinking, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Resourceful C Suite Officer
The Arangur Institute
06.2015 - 12.2022
- Manage, direct and mentor a team of10+ directors to develop and implement creative strategies to meet client needs.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Remain up-to-date on industry trends and technologies
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Effective Leader and Coordinator
Language Center - Universidad Iberoamericana
04.1999 - 09.2014
- Lead, manage, and motivated a team of45+ enthusiastic, dexterous student-motivating professionals to grow from300 to700 participants per semester
- Developed strong creative solutions for timely international certification language exams meeting university's requirements
- Worked closely to ensure professionalism in10-language offer promoting center's prestige
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed project budgets and timelines
- Monitored and evaluated team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Built high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing support through professional development programs.
- Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Education
Diploma Program - Marketing: Commercial And Digital Strategies
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City, Mexico01-2023
Diploma Program - Management For Quality in Service And Team Work
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City, Mexico01-2011
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City, MexicoBachelor of Arts - Architecture
Universidad Anahuac
Mexico City, MexicoSkills
- Experienced in strategic planning, managing, coaching, and motivating of creative teams
- Proven ability to manage projects within deadlines and budget, focusing in task prioritization and timely project restructuring when needed
- Possesses excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as report writing and Public Speaking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva; beginning Project Manager
- Extremely good disposition to continuous education and updating in market and customer trends
- Excellent project management and team collaboration skills with cultural awareness
- Effective evidence storage for proficiency improvement and process improvement and program evaluation
- Deeply committed to community relations and effective interview techniques
- Attention to detail with multitasking abilities and active listening
Accomplishments
Executive Education 1999-2014, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
· Manage and direct Language Center toward University’s goals while leading a team of 45 teachers (10 different languages taught) from 350 students to 850.
Help design and structure 4 Diploma programs, selecting teachers and students.
Organize, delegate responsibilities and led as Master of Ceremonies 4 times a year closing diploma programs for Continuing Education, for 6 years.
Sports and Health Promotion 2005-2014, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
Coordinate delivery of participants numbers and chips aside from reception, safe keeping and delivery of their personal belongings at beginning and ending of annual Ibero Race (500 participants: runners, walkers, pets and special needs requirements).
Coordinate with Public Health services for 3 consecutive day delivery of COVID vaccines at Universidad Iberoamericana (2,500 recipients per day).
Co-organize and coordinate fund raising activities for Mexican Red Cross (gala dances and different volunteer activities)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Resourceful C Suite Officer
The Arangur Institute
06.2015 - 12.2022
Effective Leader and Coordinator
Language Center - Universidad Iberoamericana
04.1999 - 09.2014
Diploma Program - Marketing: Commercial And Digital Strategies
Universidad Iberoamericana
Diploma Program - Management For Quality in Service And Team Work
Universidad Iberoamericana
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Iberoamericana
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Universidad Anahuac
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