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.
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
Languages
Spanish
English
Current Ventures
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HSR Consulting Group
- FormFlow
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.
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
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.