Yennifer Melendez
South Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Adept Public Works Planner with a proven track record at Housing and Habitat Institute State Zulia, enhancing project efficiency and cost control. Mastered AutoCAD and excelled in clear communication, leading cross-functional teams to surpass goals. She has demonstrated expertise in compliance monitoring and strategic planning, achieving significant improvements in operational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Planner
Housing and Habitat Institute State Zulia
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
Quality Control Supervisor
Centrifugacion Del Zulia C.A
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines throughout all aspects of the production process, resulting in an improved workplace environment for employees.
- Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively quality control Rotational Viscometer production lines.
- Improved supplier relationships through consistent communication and feedback on product specifications.
- Analyzed root causes of defects by conducting thorough investigations into each issue reported by customers or during internal inspections.
Foundry and Molding Apprentice
Futucosa C.A
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them to daily tasks.
Education
Retraining Program For Immigrant Engineers
Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science And Art
New York, NY09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Santiago Marino Polytechnic University Institute
Venezuela06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Maracaibo University Institute of Technology
Venezuela04.2008
Skills
Data Management
Cost Control
Site Inspections
Communications management
Compliance Monitoring
Materials Preparation
AutoCAD
Public Utilities Coordination
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Clear Communication
Decision-Making
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Public Works Planner
Housing and Habitat Institute State Zulia
01.2012 - 09.2015
Quality Control Supervisor
Centrifugacion Del Zulia C.A
03.2010 - 06.2014
Foundry and Molding Apprentice
Futucosa C.A
02.2006 - 02.2008
Retraining Program For Immigrant Engineers
Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science And Art
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Santiago Marino Polytechnic University Institute
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Maracaibo University Institute of Technology
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