Open To Work
Álvaro Andres Diaz Mendoza
Campbell,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic international business professional with a finance specialization and MBA studies. Spearheaded successful marketing initiatives and established strategic partnerships, significantly increasing stakeholder engagement and brand visibility. Expertise in data-driven decision-making and project management fosters organizational growth and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Tesla
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to investigate root causes and conducted daily audits in alignment with control plans
- Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems and implement corrective actions and countermeasures
- Executed corrective actions to mitigate quality issues and contain defects
- Analyzed production quality trends using dashboards and line occurrences to identify areas for improvement
Project Control Coordinator
Bucaramanga Chamber of Commerce (Colombia)
Bucaramanga
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported project teams in executing initiatives aligned with chamber goals.
- Organized training sessions that enhanced member services and supported initiatives.
- Developed marketing materials that effectively promoted chamber events and programs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop marketing materials for events.
- Assisted in developing strategies that increased public awareness of the foundation's initiatives.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures and newsletters to promote the foundation's activities.
Project Manager
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Spearheaded the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns and omnichannel brand initiatives across digital and offline platforms, strengthening Santoto Bucaramanga's brand presence, increasing audience engagement
- Spearheaded the University's entrepreneurship campaign strategy, elevating Universidad Santo Tomás' presence within Santander's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and playing a key role in securing recognition through the highly competitive Impulsa 2020 funding program (Santander, Colombia).
- Conducted mixed-methods market research (quantitative and qualitative) to analyze customer behavior and identify market opportunities, generating strategic insights that enhanced positioning and visibility of the University's academic programs and services.
- Managed donor communications to ensure timely and effective relationship building.
- Coordinated foundation events and outreach programs to enhance community engagement.
- Developed educational materials that promote foundation initiatives and services.
- Developed metrics for measuring the effectiveness of current fundraising efforts.
- Organized and coordinated grant applications, proposals, budgets, reports, donor recognition programs, and other foundation-related activities.
Project Consultant
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led the institutional partnership strategy, successfully establishing and consolidating 17 commercial alliances and strategic cooperation agreements with key organizations across the Eastern region, strengthening institutional presence and expanding opportunities for business engagement and collaboration.
- Guided teams in implementing best practices in project management methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Tracked project timelines, tasks, and deliverables using project management software tools to ensure on-time completion.
- Coordinated resources and timelines for successful project execution across departments.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Identified and researched potential donors to support fundraising activities, expanding the organization's funding base.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure successful implementation of fundraising initiatives.
- Developed strategies to increase donor engagement through social media campaigns.
Professor
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed course materials and curricula for diverse academic programs.
- Designed and executed fully virtual learning environments for approximately 350 national and international students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary initiatives and programs.
- Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
- Developed partnerships between university and external organizations to facilitate collaborative research opportunities.
- Coordinated educational seminars to enhance participant knowledge in various subjects, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline.
- Conducted community outreach initiatives to strengthen educational connections with local organizations. Foster educational partnerships.
- Developed engaging content strategies for multiple social media platforms.
Project Assistant
Soltec Inversiones
Bucaramanga
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Coordinated daily project activities, ensuring efficient operations and timely delivery of project milestones.
- Coordinated project schedules and ensured timely communication among team members.
- Assisted in the preparation of project documentation and reports for stakeholders.
- Maintained project files and databases to ensure accurate record-keeping and organization.
- Acted as Account Manager for Project No. 4600016900, leading the commercial representation of Shandong Hongsheng Oil Co., Ltd. across the Latin American market and managing key client relationships and business expansion initiatives.
- Managed Villa Blanca Café account, supporting development of retail stores and distribution channels for organic coffee from Mesa de los Santos, enhancing brand positioning and facilitating market expansion.
- Conducted market research to identify prospective clients and developed targeted engagement strategies aligned with customer needs and market trends.
Office Assistant
DIAN
Bucaramanga
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and meetings for team members effectively.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Managed daily office communications and correspondence for efficient operations.
- Facilitated client interactions for invoicing and tax registration services, ensuring compliance with Colombian Tax Registry (RUT) for corporate and individual clients.
- Coordinated with team members on projects to improve operational support and streamline processes.
- Analyzed, processed, and systematized financial and administrative information to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.
- Delivered personalized advisory services on business negotiations and fostered strong client relationships.
Consultant Internship
PROCOLOMBIA
Bucaramanga
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Contributed to business planning initiatives aligned with ProColombia's strategic objectives, aiding development and execution of international trade and export promotion programs.
- Supported the planning and execution of major regional trade fairs and business events, including EIMI, FIMI, Colombiamoda, and Expoasoinducals.
- Provided logistical coordination and operational support for the First Central American Business Matchmaking Forum (Macrorrueda de Negocios 2011), facilitating international business meetings between exporters and buyers.
- Cultivated relationships with Colombian producers, enhancing commercial negotiations.
- Assisted in data analysis to identify trends, informing strategic decisions.
- Provided training sessions for clients on best practices in industry standards.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
- Maintained organized project documentation for easy access and reference.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia
Bucaramanga, Colombia01-2021
Specialist in Finance and International Business -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia
Bucaramanga, Colombia01-2016
Bachelor International Business -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia
Bucaramanga, Colombia01-2011
Skills
- Quality Control
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Supplier management
- Operations Management
- Database management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Tesla
02.2023 - Current
Project Control Coordinator
Bucaramanga Chamber of Commerce (Colombia)
02.2021 - 07.2021
Project Manager
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Consultant
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
01.2019 - 01.2020
Professor
Universidad Santo Tomás Bucaramanga
01.2016 - 01.2019
Project Assistant
Soltec Inversiones
08.2014 - 02.2018
Office Assistant
DIAN
03.2012 - 12.2012
Consultant Internship
PROCOLOMBIA
01.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia
Specialist in Finance and International Business -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia
Bachelor International Business -
Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia