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Bogotá, Bogota, Co

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Managed a portfolio of 240 new flavor development projects annually across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and the Caribbean, with 35 projects running simultaneously, budgets ranging from EUR 50K to EUR 2M.✓ Led strategic resource allocation for EUR 13M worth of projects, achieving a growth-win rate of over 32% and optimizing local and regional resource management.✓ Directed cross-functional teams of up to 20 members, ensuring seamless collaboration and on-time delivery of… Show more Managed a portfolio of 240 new flavor development projects annually across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and the Caribbean, with 35 projects running simultaneously, budgets ranging from EUR 50K to EUR 2M.✓ Led strategic resource allocation for EUR 13M worth of projects, achieving a growth-win rate of over 32% and optimizing local and regional resource management.✓ Directed cross-functional teams of up to 20 members, ensuring seamless collaboration and on-time delivery of high-impact projects.✓ Drove project compliance with internal processes such as Strategic Innovation, B2C Project Management (briefing to contract), and Continuous Improvement, improving project efficiency by 20%.✓ Facilitated monthly "Lessons Learned" sessions, enhancing team knowledge sharing and operational efficiency. Resolved conflicts and ensured smooth project execution. Show less

Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

✓ Oversaw the planning, production, and distribution of pasteurized liquid egg products, managing a team of 18 to ensure on-time delivery across regional and national markets. Led production KPIs (EBITDA), optimizing production efficiency and reducing costs by 15%.✓ Managed warehouse inventory systems, pasteurization processes, and poultry slaughtering operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and reducing product defects by 10%. Handled customer complaints and quality… Show more ✓ Oversaw the planning, production, and distribution of pasteurized liquid egg products, managing a team of 18 to ensure on-time delivery across regional and national markets. Led production KPIs (EBITDA), optimizing production efficiency and reducing costs by 15%.✓ Managed warehouse inventory systems, pasteurization processes, and poultry slaughtering operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and reducing product defects by 10%. Handled customer complaints and quality issues, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rate. Show less

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Project Management Role LATAMEnsure 100% compliance with schedules, expectations, and objectives with quality, from raw material sourcing, production, to distribution and export for projects including:Develop new products for the mass-market brands NUTRIBELA® and QUIPITOS® in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.Develop new products for the mass-market brands JUGOSYÁ® and BONTEA® in Guatemala.Develop the project for the initiation and sustainment of the contract manufacturing of… Show more Project Management Role LATAMEnsure 100% compliance with schedules, expectations, and objectives with quality, from raw material sourcing, production, to distribution and export for projects including:Develop new products for the mass-market brands NUTRIBELA® and QUIPITOS® in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.Develop new products for the mass-market brands JUGOSYÁ® and BONTEA® in Guatemala.Develop the project for the initiation and sustainment of the contract manufacturing of powdered beverage products under the YUS®, TOKI®, and FRUTY FRESCO® brands, with production at Quala Colombia (formerly Nestlé Central America).Project Management Role UNILEVER BrandsEnsure 100% compliance with the strategic management, planning, and execution of projects for the transfer of five mass-market brands: SAVITAL, EGO, BIOEXPERT, FORTIDENT, and AROMATEL to UNILEVER COLOMBIA.Ensure 100% compliance with schedules, expectations, and objectives with quality for new product development projects for the mass-market brands SAVITAL, BIOEXPERT, FORTIDENT, and AROMATEL at UNILEVER COLOMBIA.Improvement Engineer RoleEnsure 100% compliance with the design and implementation of continuous improvement tools for managing and leveraging knowledge and know-how in the powdered beverage category.Ensure 100% compliance with the optimization of integrated operational procedures related to the management of technical data sheets, product formula management, and logistics testing on a national and international scope. Show less

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

✓ Led LATAM maquila projects, managing timelines, resources, and client relationships with key clients like Quala (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Central America) and Unilever.✓ Optimized production processes, driving a 20% improvement in product delivery times.✓ Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet client requirements and improve productivity by 15%.

Bogotá - Colombia

✓ Ensured 100% compliance with the Integrated Quality Management System (QMS) across the supply chain, from raw materials to distribution of pasta products.✓ Monitored quality control processes for raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products, reducing defects by 12%.✓ Managed various quality programs, improving operational consistency and compliance with food safety standards.

- Cumplimiento en el Diseño y control del proceso de contratación y afiliación de la nómina general y catedrática de la Universidad de la Sabana. Edición y revisión de diferentes tipos de contrato, documentos administrativos y académicos, además de extensas bases de datos para una exitosa contratación del personal.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Diplomado Gerencia De Proyectos – Pmp, Business Administration And Management, General

Diplomado Programa De Formación De Profesionales, Business Administration And Management, General

Ingeniero De Producción Agroindustrial