Natalia Valencia
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished sustainability manager responsible for developing and implementing strategies to help a business reduce its environmental impact while remaining profitable.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Manager
Prochem Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures through automatization, effective budget management, reducing overhead expenses and increasing profitability.
- Managed crisis situations developing response plans, and communicating transparently with stakeholders.
- Managed a multi-disciplinary team improving efficiency and streamlining processes and implementing innovative corporate strategies.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop long-term corporate goals and implement actionable plans to achieve them.
- Responsible for local and federal regulatory reporting.
Sustainability Manager
Smurfit Kappa
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for the Sustainability, Health and Safety (EHS) - Americas department overseeing regional offices in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and the USA.
- Responsible for the global GRI reporting, analyzing indexes, standardizing processes, conducting assessments of corporate environmental impacts.
- Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed waste and water reduction initiatives through the implementation of recycling programs, waste audits, and responsible disposal and reutilization practices.
- Evaluated supplier performance against defined sustainability criteria to ensure alignment with organizational values and goals.
Sustainability Engineer
Smurfit Kappa
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Integral part of the team that first developed the sustainability reporting strategy for the European subsidiaries.
- Assisted in establishing and tracking KPIs, standardizing sustainability indicators and assuring compliance.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving waste water treatment improvement projects for European subsidiaries.
Corporate Environmental Engineer
Smurfit Kappa Carton De Colombia
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Streamlined permit acquisition process, expediting project timelines while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Obtained and maintained permits and plans.
- Performed cost-benefit analyses on proposed projects, ensuring resources were allocated effectively.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by preparing accurate documentation for government agencies and clients alike.
- Part of the acquisitions team, responsibility for environmental and sustainability due diligence of potential acquisitions.
Environmental Engineer
Pfizer
05.2004 - 08.2005
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Cleaner Production Center Coordinator
CVC - Regional Environmental Authority
06.2000 - 06.2002
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Education
Master of Science - Urban Environmental Management
Wageningen University
The Netherlands02-2004
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability And Environmental Engineer
Universidad Del Valle
Cali, Colombia05-2000
Skills
- ISO certified
- XXXX
- XXXXX
Certification
FSC
Sex-
Sigma
Iso
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Professional Working
Interests
- Horseback Riding
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Baking
Timeline
Corporate Manager
Prochem Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Sustainability Manager
Smurfit Kappa
08.2011 - 07.2014
Sustainability Engineer
Smurfit Kappa
09.2007 - 08.2011
Corporate Environmental Engineer
Smurfit Kappa Carton De Colombia
09.2005 - 08.2007
Environmental Engineer
Pfizer
05.2004 - 08.2005
Cleaner Production Center Coordinator
CVC - Regional Environmental Authority
06.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Urban Environmental Management
Wageningen University
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability And Environmental Engineer
Universidad Del Valle
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