Hi, I’m
MARIANA SANCHEZ LOPEZ
Linkedin.com/in/marianasanchezl,CA
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
A highly motivated and adaptable international student with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Seeking OPT opportunities to apply knowledge, gain practical experience, and contribute to the success of an organization.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SidekixTucson, AZ
Project Manager
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Created project plans and established scope, timelines, responsibilities, and assigned to appropriate teams, and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors.
- Analyzed vital market trends such as changes in consumer behavior, emerging technologies, shifts in the competitive landscape, regulatory developments, or any other factors that might impact the startup's business, providing actionable insights that shaped the startup's product roadmap.
- Designed and executed 3 comprehensive willingness-to-pay surveys targeting our user base, achieving a 25% response rate and having 65% of respondents strongly willing to pay for a premium membership.
- Anticipated and proactively Identified high-level risks in which we strategically outlined how we would create a contingency plan to minimize its impact.
- Led the creation of a pre-launch buzz strategy to generate excitement and anticipation for the app release.
NOVARESPuebla, Mexico
Material Resource Planner
02.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and logistics, to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
- Maintained and updated the material planning database using SAP to ensure accurate records of inventory levels, lead times, and supplier information.
- Supported the team in resolving any material shortages by prioritizing production and analyzing the root cause of the shortage using Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram.
- Implemented an Excel-based inventory tracking system to streamline the material planning process, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual data entry errors and significantly improving overall accuracy.
Education
University of California Santa CruzSanta Clara, CA
Certification from Project And Program Management (PMP)
08.2023
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De PueblaPuebla, Mexico
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
03.2017
University Overview
- 3.7 GPA
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De PueblaPuebla, Mexico
Certification from Quality Management Systems (QMS)
01.2017
Skills
- Project planning and scheduling
- Budgeting and cost control (Bottom-Up)
- Agile or Waterfall project management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (Monte Carlo)
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Startups and turnarounds background
Additional Information
Project: Implementation of Real-Time Tracking System for Jack Neift Truck Solutions (January 2023)
- Developed and executed a comprehensive plan to analyze and address factors contributing to deadheading, such as scheduling inefficiencies.
- Utilized PMP methodologies to identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and track progress. Achieved a 20% reduction in deadheading.
- Quantitative risk analysis techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulation, were used to assess the probability and impact of identified risks on project timelines and costs.
- Developed a detailed project plan, including work breakdown structure (WBS), and milestones.
Project: Creation of a SCRUM guide Website (April 2023)
- Led the successful creation and implementation of a SCRUM Guide website, utilizing the SCRUM framework to guide the project's execution and ensure adherence to agile principles.
- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the project
- Employed SCRUM artifacts like the Sprint Backlog and Burndown Chart to monitor project progress and track tasks.
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Timeline
Project Manager
Sidekix
06.2023 - Current
Material Resource Planner
NOVARES
02.2017 - 05.2018
University of California Santa Cruz
Certification from Project And Program Management (PMP)
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla
Certification from Quality Management Systems (QMS)
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