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Karla Naharayim Cortes Sanchez

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Architect with 23 years of experience, 8 years as a general manager of projects, having skills in leading and optimizing operations; in addition, 15 years in construction, having skills in developing project plans, overseeing site coordination, supervising crews up to 40 workers, quality control budget monitoring, maintaining accurate documentation and attending clients need to their entire satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Manager

Molly Maid
Coquitlam, British Columbia
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for inventory management, training and development, quality control, performance monitoring, customer relationship management, route planning, team supervision, health and safety compliance, and reporting. The activities involve assigning the correct routes, supervising housekeeping staff, offering training to new members, keeping an eye on performance, replacing cleaning supplies, and attending to customers' needs to guarantee their complete satisfaction.

General Manager of Projects

Estructuras Ligeras Techos y Entrepisos
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
06.2015 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for defining, planning, and executing the different project scope. In addition to allocating resources, scheduling, managing operations, and designing customers' concrete roof structures. The operations management activities include team coordination, overseeing production, quality control, and supply chain management for EPS polystyrene. By implementing cost-effective strategies, I reduce operational expenses by 10%. Additionally, implement safety protocols and sustainability practices to protect employees and reduce environmental impact. The customer design includes designing and drawing the blueprints in AutoCAD for the roof structure, using the engineer's help for calculation.

Coordinator, Supervisor and Designer

Distribucion Comercial de Occidente S.A. de C.V.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
03.2012 - 05.2015

Responsible for designing and supervising the construction of residential houses and developing projects for the government, such as recreation parks for people with disabilities and dams in the mountains for indigenous communities. In addition to ensuring compliance with permits and regulations, supervising up to 40 construction crew members, monitoring budgets to stay within the initial budget, and developing estimates.

Supervisor and Designer

Fase 3
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
01.2009 - 01.2012

Responsible for presenting residential house design, documentation, and project proposals to clients and supervising the construction crew that executes the designs. Oversee project budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures resulting from a 3 to 5% reduction in overall project cost.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
09-2024

Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
07-1999

Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Design

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
07-1995

Skills

  • Microsoft software
  • AutoCAD
  • Teamwork
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Bilingual (Spanish, English)

Timeline

Route Manager

Molly Maid
09.2023 - Current

General Manager of Projects

Estructuras Ligeras Techos y Entrepisos
06.2015 - 12.2022

Coordinator, Supervisor and Designer

Distribucion Comercial de Occidente S.A. de C.V.
03.2012 - 05.2015

Supervisor and Designer

Fase 3
01.2009 - 01.2012

MBA - Business Administration

University Canada West

Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara

Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Design

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Karla Naharayim Cortes Sanchez