NESTOR LONDONO
Houston,TX
Summary
I am passionate about and problem-solving, compliance, reporting to stakeholders, implementing safety protocols, training employees, designing strategies to implement new initiatives, managing change, resolving conflicts, implementing of software and hardware technology, and/or processing procurement orders.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School administrator
HISD
01.2012 - 10.2023
- Recruited and hired amazing employees.
- Keeping positive communication with 1,000 students, 2,000 parents and 65 employees.
- Proposed and executed budget of $1'600,000.00 per year.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Proven record of developing and implementing policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Training and coaching employees
- Leading Coding and Robotics Schlumberger Grant development; coaching teachers in the use of technologies to deliver academic content.
- Managing change to ensure successful implementation of new initiatives
School IT
HISD
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Implement software development for the school including instructional software's, Student Information System, Payroll SAP, and Inventory TIPWEBIT.
- Troubleshoot network and computer problems for all users.
- Controlled and managed server room, wireless network, server infrastructure, audiovisual equipment, laptops and video conferencing equipment.
- Performed daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes.
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
- Coached and trained end-users on functions, features and basic troubleshooting of software such as Security Cameras, and SAP, and SIS.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
Bilingual teacher
HISD
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Project Management Engineer
FONADE
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Analyzed and considered commercial offers and proposals to satisfy budget requirements (up to $200,000 per year)
- Conducted selection and control of projects; Procurement for engineering projects
- Industrial Safety Coordinator.
- Created a training program for handling and recycling solid wastes to mitigate environmental, health and safety risks.
- Evaluated and determined significant environmental impacts; Developed, audited and planned program to establish duties in manufacturing and quality control processes, as well as efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Wrote safety procedures for industrial facilities, enforcing or exceeding industry standards.
- Built inventory management systems for industrial facilities and reviewed existing systems to identify potential for optimization.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Thesis/Research
ECOPETROL Colombian Oil Company
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Production registers like radioactive tracer analysis in water injection process in La Cira Oil Field; Field prospection for Bio Surfactant Oil Recovery
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Education
M.D. - Technology Implementation
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX06.2010
Post Degree Project Management - Post Graduate Degree
Universidad Piloto De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
America University
Bogota, Colombia12.1993
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Staff Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Event Coordination
- Staff Support
- Public Relations
- Microsoft Excell
- Google Drive
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Task Delegation
- Public Safety and Security
Certification
- Principal Certification, PACE Grant - University of St. Thomas, 05/2011, 12/2012, Campus administrator. This was a certification on leadership, human resources, budget, project management, and change management.
- Master Technology Teacher (MTT), University of St. Thomas, 05/2008, 06/2010, This certification program trained me to learn new technologies and design implementation programs to train other people to use them.
- Technology Applications EC-12, This is a train the training program in technology
- ACP Program – 6 Bilingual EC-4, University of St. Thomas
Accomplishments
- Schamberger Coding and Robotics Grant
- Employee of the year at Lyons ES– 2007
- Teacher of the year at Robinson ES– 2005
- Grant trip to California Missions – 2006
Additional Information
More information on request
Knowledge And Skills
- Spanish/English
- Implementation of IT applications
- Design and implementation of safety protocols
- Employee training and coaching
- Project management
- Adobe Suite Master Collection Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop. Website designer.
Organizations
- HASA member
- National Society for Hispanic Professionals
- The American Institute of Petroleum Engineers
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
School administrator
HISD
01.2012 - 10.2023
School IT
HISD
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bilingual teacher
HISD
01.2002 - 01.2008
Project Management Engineer
FONADE
01.1995 - 01.2000
Thesis/Research
ECOPETROL Colombian Oil Company
01.1992 - 01.1993
M.D. - Technology Implementation
Lamar University
Post Degree Project Management - Post Graduate Degree
Universidad Piloto De Colombia
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
America University
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