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Santiago De Querétaro, Qro., Mx

Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient execution of quantitative research studies from start to completion.This role involves managing client relationships, coordinating internal teams, overseeing sample and invitation management, budget allocation, vendor coordination, and programming team management to deliver high-quality research outcomes within defined timelines and budgets. Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical milestones and dependencies. Liaise with samplingspecialists to address specific client requests or project requirements related to sampling methodologies. Develop project budgetsand track expenses throughout the project lifecycle.

Mexico

Able to contribute to strategic planning on a functional, operational, and commercial levelResponsible and accountable for the complete delivery of Market Research projects while negotiating rates, maintaining the project's margin, and delivering on time. Manage and leverage relationships with vendors, domestic and international, to facilitate accurate and timely deliverables, communications, and issue resolution.Manage study profitability by monitoring and accounting for all project costs affecting the budget.Provided guidance and mentoring to members of Procurement, and Project Management teams as needed.Responsible for managing, monitoring, and keeping track of workloads, KPIs, escalations, and supporting operational and sales teams.Ensure quality and proper hand-off of projects while enhancing the department and organization's reputation.Assist the sales teams during the bidding process and participate in meetings to provide feedback and ideas.Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, and savings.Developed productive relationships with key account holders.Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure the best prices for materials and services.Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents.

Querétaro Area, Mexico

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a group of procurement executives based in Mexico to ensure successful project completion on time and within budget while meeting and exceeding internal and external clients' expectations.Trained and motivated my team members constantly to improve participation and performanceCreated KPI trackers and dashboards where we could easily monitor, follow up and improve any operational aspect.Provided and requested regular updates and progress reports on recruitment status, budget, and profitability. Followed up with vendors to review progress and feasibility estimates during fieldwork.Identified potential fielding concerns and identify issues when in field. Partnered with sales team members and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on research studies.Teamed up with Finance and the accounts payable departments to standardize the review and approval of invoices to be able to pay them in record time.Collaborated with the sales team during presale, list feasibility assessments, bidding, and fieldwork to maintain an effective working relationship and satisfactory delivery of projects.Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.Developed productive relationships with key account holders.Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure the best prices for materials and services.Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.Able to successfully adapt to work remotely during 2020 and the following years.

Managed several quantitative and qualitative Market Research projects simultaneously, sent bidding requests, created respondent sample and feasibility plans, answered requests in a timeline manner, and provided support to operations and Project Management Teams and Finance.Ability to act quickly, follow up, send last-minute materials, etc.Able to enhance the department and organization's reputation by receiving the super achiever nomination.Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.Maintained a current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions, and trends in the industry.Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.Attended project kickoff meetings for all assigned studies to ensure an understanding of project specifications, client needs, timelines, and responsibilities.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

Managed several clients' accounts, maintained communications and client service during each project, scheduled appointments gave presentations, and closed dealsTracked budgets and quotas as well as developed new business opportunities.Participated in the organization of events and maintained relationships with PR firms, journalists, and other media relations.Prospected new business through networking events, cold-calling, national and local trade associations, and social media, increasing overall sales by 20%.Monitored milestones and managed project deadlines through the completion stage, successfully collaborating with member editorial and marketing teams.Worked with clients to identify challenges and needs and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes.Investigated and integrated new strategies to expand business operations and grow customer

Mexico City Area, Mexico

Engaged prospective customers, set up appointments, give presentations, and closed deals within the first month after training.Gained experience working with Media Agencies, media relations, managing budgets, and consultationAnalyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats. Other functions of the role required following up, proposal and bid creation, and customer service.Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing, and forecast revenue.Sold advertisement space as well as online advertisement strategy through corporate social media and websites and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape the business.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

ESL teacher responsible for ensuring that students learn proper grammar, writing, and reading comprehension at many levels including basic, intermediate, upper-intermediate, advanced, and TOEFL. Responsible for creating lesson plans that would teach students the skills they needed. A few of the main duties were answering student questions, grading student tests and essays, and tracking student progress.

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Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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