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VERONICA PUERTA ZAPATA

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced project management professional seeking a role in the engineering industry. Specializing in project coordination, road design, mobility, and technical applications with over five years of experience. Strong commitment, entrepreneurial mindset, and effective team collaboration. Fluent in English and Spanish, excelling in analytical decision-making and resource management. Valuable asset to any team with multitasking ability, strong multicultural relations, and adeptness at managing changing priorities under pressure. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Versatile [Job Title] with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Latin Project Management Network (LPMN)
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed event registrations and reception areas
  • Collaboration with the marketing department on strategies to attract people and increase event participation.

Transportation and Data Analyst

Suramericana Insurance
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Analyzed transportation trends and data to inform strategic decisions
  • Implemented agile methodologies to improve project efficiency
  • Developed profitable business models, contributing to increasing the company revenue
  • Conducted circular economy profitability analysis, leading to sustainable business practices.

Civil Engineer - Transportation

Alcaldía de Medellín
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated updates to the road plan and related projects
  • Analyzed development indicators to support municipal objectives
  • Provided support in project development, achieving improvements in delivery times
  • Designed new mobility corridors to improve traffic flow, contributing to greater efficiency in vehicular circulation.

Technician

URBANISMO VIABLE / MarioD´Mato
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Conducted technical and administrative audits, ensuring compliance with standards
  • Designed plans using AutoCAD 2D and Civil 3D
  • Monitored and followed up on legal processes for construction procedures of buildings, roads, and bridges
  • Controlled and managed project budgets to ensure cost efficiency
  • Reviewed monthly cost reports to track financial performance
  • Provided project follow-up to ensure timely and successful completion
  • Updated technical designs to align with project requirements
  • Prepared detailed road designs and sections for various projects
  • Developed project budgets, ensuring accurate financial planning
  • Designed external networks and conducted hydraulic and hydrological studies.

Education

Project Management Postgraduate Certificate -

Georgian College
Toronto, ON
12.2024

Project Management Certificate -

Pontificia Bolivariana University
Medellin, Colombia
12.2023

Civil Engineering Diploma -

EAFIT University
Medellin, Colombia
12.2018

Skills

  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hec-Ras, Epanet, EpaSwmm, ArcGIS (ArcMap), Project
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project
  • Customer relationship management, strategic planning, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Documentation Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Analysis and Management

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Latin Project Management Network (LPMN)
01.2024 - Current

Transportation and Data Analyst

Suramericana Insurance
01.2021 - 01.2023

Civil Engineer - Transportation

Alcaldía de Medellín
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technician

URBANISMO VIABLE / MarioD´Mato
01.2015 - 01.2019

Project Management Postgraduate Certificate -

Georgian College

Project Management Certificate -

Pontificia Bolivariana University

Civil Engineering Diploma -

EAFIT University
VERONICA PUERTA ZAPATA