• Spearheaded the optimization of pricing decision-making processes by integrating insights from store dashboard indicators, increasing sales, and positioning the Value Village housewares department among the top 10 performers out of 135 stores across Canada.• Conducted thorough market analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify pricing gaps and opportunities, ensuring competitive pricing while maximizing profitability.• Inspected and accurately priced over 1,200 items daily, ensuring efficient product flow and timely availability on the sales floor.• Fostered a collaborative environment by actively participating in team meetings, contributing valuable insights to improving pricing accuracy and overall processes.

Accomplishment - Critical Thinking and Research Excellence -: Recognized with the Best Academic Performance 2021 Award and Best Paper Award in the "Social and Economic Sciences" Category, reflecting a commitment to innovative research and the advancement of small and medium-sized enterprises, while utilizing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.• Distinguished as an exemplary scholar by receiving the Best Academic Performance 2021 Award and Best Paper Award in the "Social and Economic Sciences" Category, reflecting a commitment to innovative research as a full-time research student funded by a coveted CONACyT Scholarship.• Made contributions to the advancement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) studies by actively participating in three cutting-edge research projects, focusing on designing training and development strategies for SMEs, the development of knowledge networks between co-operatives, and the vital role of training within co-operatives.• Utilized qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and managed the collection and analysis of data from interview and survey respondents, ensuring data integrity and consistency, while implementing rigorous data quality control measures, including data validation and cleansing, to maintain the highest standards of data accuracy.

Accomplishment -Project Design and Coordination-: Promoted to Project Coordinator after successfully designing 15+ detailed Industrial Engineering projects, designing plant layout blueprints, efficiently positioning equipment, optimizing workflow processes, and creating detailed project reports, enabling effective communication and informed decision-making among stakeholders.• Exhibited strong leadership and team management skills by coordinating cross-functional project teams of up to 5 professionals, fostering collaboration, and establishing effective communication channels with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and progress. • Coordinated bi-weekly site inspections, tracking project execution against the original plans, identifying issues, and liaising with the project specialist to reduce deviations.• Maintained a detailed work log, documenting each stage of the project, resulting in accurate and comprehensive documentation for future references and audits.• Leveraged strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively, resulting in optimized project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Designed production plant layouts, ensuring equipment placement and workflow optimization aligned with the high standards of good manufacturing practices in the pharmaceutical industry.• Conducted comprehensive analyses of operations flow, personnel flow, raw material flow, and waste flow to prevent cross-contamination and minimize delays throughout the entire production process.• Executed on-site visits to collect essential field data, including building dimensions and equipment specifications, to inform and enhance layout designs.• Developed warehouse layouts and determined storage systems based on required capacity and compliance with warehouse and industry regulations.• Applied knowledge of processes and regulations to recommend appropriate equipment types and their strategic placement on the production floor, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, ergonomic design, and safety standards.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering departments, to bridge gaps between disciplines, and integrate diverse perspectives into plant layout designs.