Introduction
I have had substantial success through efficiency, optimization, and team work with support on data analysis and personal values. I have achieved superior performance on teams, particularly in production and construction projects.
I can proudly mention that I have acquired advanced Ms. Excel skills and IBM SPSS, I domain Bizagi Modeler, Ms Visio, Ms Project, Flexline ERP, and Minitab software. In addition, I have acquired strong skills in terms of Operations and Processes Management, Forecasting, KPI, Marketing, Quality, BPM, HACCP, Projects (preparation, evaluation, and execution), Business Models Generation, and Maintenance. I define myself as proactive, self-learner, creative, and as someone that delivers substantial customer/peer-to-peer service.
Current Ventures
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HSR Consulting Group
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Independent Consulting
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Commercial and marketing assistance in business models, technical assistance for agro industrial and winegrowing areas for Codpa Valey. Ingenia-T LTDA. September 2015.
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Designing a logistic and processes’ optimization model for “Química Aqua Norte Limitada” enterprises. Química Aqua Norte LTDA. 2014.
Technology Skills
Salesforce & Marketing Cloud
Ms. Excel
Ms. Project
IBM SPSS
Bizagi BPM
FlexSim ERP
AutoCAD
Minitab
Arena Simulation Software
Drupal
HTML
Google Analytics
Other Skills
Operations & Logistics
Sustainability
Entrepreneurism
KPI
Processes Optimization
Consulting
Email Marketing & Sales
Strategic planning
Quality insurance & TQM
Quality Management
HACCP
Maintenance
Project Management
Work experience
Analysis, Operations, and Graduate Funding Coordinator. Graduate College. University of Northern Iowa.
June 2020 - now
Major achievements & duties:
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Collaborate on the data analysis process to classify and measure Graduate Programs Efficiency
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Manage, Update, and Improve Graduate Scholarships and Tuition Assistantships for all Graduate programs offered at University of Northern Iowa.
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Manage, maintain, and process records and data of the award process.
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Create processes and flow charts to train and illustrate administrative and award processes among faculty and staff.
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Provide technical assistance in terms of administration, process optimization, Ms Excel, Ms Visio, system analysis, among others.
Sub Manager of Operations. Lombardi Enterprises.
2016 - 2017
Major achievements & duties:
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Overseeing and managing operations and production activities such as maintenance, olives production, packed products, inventory, and logistics
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Providing technical assistance & managing key customers, contractors, and suppliers sustaining and improving relationships
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Design, Development, and Implementation of Preventive Maintenance System and Procedures
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Administration and Improvement of performance in the Maintenance Department
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Design and Construction Supervision of a new Tomatoes Packing production facility
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Technical assistance and administration of the Safety Department
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Technical assistance in process illustration & optimization for administrative processes and tasks
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Assistance and Supervision of olives exportation processes
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Supervision and Execution of CRAVO Smart & Automatized Warehouse construction project
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Design and Implementation of a demand forecast model for processed and packed products, and aggregated production plans as well
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Launching and Improving current products and innovative products
Assistant Engineer. Center of Innovation, Operations, and Logistics.
2015 - 2016
Major achievements & duties:
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Touristic Products, design and development
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Project Management tasks for a public project
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KPI Management for projects
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Organization and Execution of Validation and Training sessions
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Oversaw External Contractors
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Documenting and Reporting to associates
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Provide Technical Support with Technologies, Software, and Hardware
Intern. Compañia Minera Doña Ines de Collahuasi.
2014
Major achievements & duties:
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Implementation of a performance measurement indicators system for the IT Department
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Design and Implementation of an General Indicators Measurement platform
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Field inspections and reporting enhancement
Intern. Empresa Eléctrica de Arica S. A.
2013
Major achievements & duties:
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Special customers self-administration system development
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Technical Support to executives and field technicians
Languages
Spanish
English
Presentations, Talks & Other Experience
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Peer Assistant Learner. TECH 2119: Computer Applications in Technology. (Fall 2018).Head professor: Dr. Nilmani Pramanik. Industrial Technology Department. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States.
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Peer Assistant Learner. TECH 3168: Technology Training Strategies. (Fall 2018). Head professor: Dr. Ali Kashef. Industrial Technology Department. University Northern of Iowa.Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States.
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Peer Assistant Learner. TECH 4187: Applied Industrial Supervision and Management. (Fall 2018). Head professor: Dr. Ali Kashef. Industrial Technology Department. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States.
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Assistant Instructor. Logistics, Excel Laboratory class. (I Semester 2015). 13 hours. Civil Industrial Engineering Program. University of Tarapacá. Arica, Chile.
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Assistant Instructor. Operations Management II, Excel Laboratory class. (I Semester 2015).26 hours. Civil Industrial Engineering Program. University of Tarapacá. Arica, Chile.
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Workshop Speaker. “Agro industrial Processes: Bizagi Modeler, an optimization tool.” (September 16, 2015). 4 hours. II Agro Industrial Engineering International. Huánuco, Perú.
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Conference Speaker. “Linking a public project with the Rural Community Tourism, Agrotourism and Management from the Perspective of Industrial Engineering.” (September 18, 2015). II Agro Industrial Engineering International Congress. Huánuco, Perú.
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Workshop Speaker. “Of excellence, environmental and sustainable practices for business.”(October 3, 2015). 5 hours. Qhapac Ñan’s Business School. Putre, Chile.
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Workshop Speaker. Innovation and entrepreneurism workshop. (January 9, 2016). 8 hours. Entrepreneurism and Innovation Projects for students contest. University of Tarapacá. Iquique, Chile.
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Workshop Speaker. Project defense trough Elevator Pitch method. (January 6, 2016). 8hours. Entrepreneurism and Innovation Projects for students contest. University of Tarapacá.Iquique, Chile.
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Institutional Tutor. (2013 – 2014). Center for Innovation and Teaching Development.University of Tarapacá. Arica, Chile.
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Teacher Assistant. (II semester 2013). Industrial Engineering Workshop. Head Teacher: MS. Ítalo Marchioni Ch. University of Tarapacá. Arica, Chile.
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Teacher Assistant. (I semester 2013). Strategic Management. Head Teacher: Dr. Liliana Pedraja R. University of Tarapacá. Arica, Chile.
Education
University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States.
2018 - 2019
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Master of Technology Management (MS).
University of Tarapaca. Arica, Chile.
2009 - 2015
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Bachelors of Industrial Engineering.
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Bachelors of Civil Engineering.
Research & Publications
Saavedra Rojas, D. (2019). [research paper] Beyond Issues that Early Age Managers Encounter
against Older Subordinates and Colleagues: Overcoming Age Differences.
Saavedra Rojas, D. A. (2015). Linking a Public Project with the Rural Community Tourism,
Agritourism and Management from the Perspective of Industrial Engineering. Investigación
Agroindustrial, 1(1), p. 48-54.
Honors & Scholarships
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Panther First Award years 2020, 2021, and 2022.
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Graduate College Scholarship. University of Northern Iowa. Period: 2019-2020.
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Best Student Prize. School of Industrial Engineering, computation and systems. University of Tarapacá. October 2013.
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Distinguished tutor. University of Tarapacá. Period 2013-2014.
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Bicentenario studentship, Education Ministry MINEDUC. Period: 2009 -2014.
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PSU Score studentship, University of Tarapacá. Period 2009.
Other Collaborations
Production Laboratory Assistant. Additive Manufacturing Center of the University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center
2018 - 2019.
Major Achievements & Duties:
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Performed maintenance & routine production tasks to ExOne S-Max Sand printer.
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Performed production and packaging tasks.