JOSE ALFARO
Toronto,ON
Summary
Civil Engineer specialized in project management with 12+ years of experience. Natural leader with a high sense of belonging and practical problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage teams under pressure and deliver projects on time and within budget. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detailed Drafter with 6 years of experience composing complex schematics for structures of all sizes. Indispensable team member collaborating with project leadership to generate thoughtful blueprints.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
BIM modeler
Aliados Civiles Construcciones
Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2017 - Current
- Create and maintain 3D models using Revit software
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other members of the design and construction team to ensure the models are accurate and meet project requirements
- Use BIM models to identify and resolve conflicts or issues during the design phase
- Excellent communication skills with clients
- Use BIM to support constructability reviews, quantity take-offs, cost estimating, facility management, and operations during the building’s lifecycle
- Implemented new communication protocols among team members, resulting in a 30% decrease in miscommunications and delays during project execution
- Ensure projects are completed in compliance with Company policy and procedures meeting any applicable laws and regulations
- Determine the proper elements and scale for buildings
- Ability to understand technical drawings and plans.
Sales Executive
Corpacero
Colombia
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Prospected and cold called over 200 potential clients resulting in a conversion rate of 25%, generating $250K in new revenue
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to customize proposals and pitches that aligned with client objectives, resulting in a 75% increase in signed contracts
- Implemented a follow-up strategy that included personalized communication and targeted marketing materials, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business from satisfied clients
- Developed and executed a comprehensive sales strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in sales revenue over the previous year
- Implemented a targeted outreach program that successfully penetrated a previously untapped segment of the market, resulting in an additional $1.5M in annual sales
- Demonstrated an ability to improve customer experience by collaborating with support teams to reduce churn rate by 15%
- Identified key trends from customer feedback data and helped the product team develop new features, resulting in a 10% increase in upsell revenue.
Technical sales consultant
Equinorte
Colombia
12.2009 - 06.2013
- Identify and establish new projects in construction channel
- Give demonstrations, training, and presentations to help clients discover and understand products/services
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales support
- Write reports and sales literature.
Education
Certification - BIM with Revit for Civil engineers and architects
U de Cataluña
07.2023
Project management specialization - Construction management
Fundación Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Civil engineering
Fundación Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
01.2009
Skills
- BIM
- Revit
- Naviswork
- Civil 3D
- Autocad
- Project Management
- Keen attention to detail
- Leadership
- Deadline Adherence
- Team Collaboration
- Producing and Revising Drawings
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- 3D Modeling
- Project Coordination
Affiliations
Running
Timeline
BIM modeler
Aliados Civiles Construcciones
01.2017 - Current
Sales Executive
Corpacero
09.2014 - 12.2016
Technical sales consultant
Equinorte
12.2009 - 06.2013
Certification - BIM with Revit for Civil engineers and architects
U de Cataluña
Project management specialization - Construction management
Fundación Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
Bachelor's degree - Civil engineering
Fundación Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
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