Viviana Peña
Civil Engineering Technologist Student
Victoria,BC
Summary
Experienced Chemical Engineering professional with 5 years of success in diverse sectors including Home & Personal Care and Oil & Gas. Skilled in formulation development, marketing, and social media management. Proficient in CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Suite. Also, adept Civil Engineering Technologist with expertise in water & wastewater treatment design and municipal projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Civil Engineering Technologist Co Op Student
McElhanney
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols, and state sanitation standards, accompanied by other experienced technologists and engineers.
- Processed field data and created drawings for highways and bridges.
- Attended seminars and trainings offered by company to build knowledge and improve skills.
- Created detailed 2D conceptual drawings and designs, incorporating special requests.
- Documented and reported project activities to senior engineer.
Sales Advisor and Purchasing Coordinator
Starchem SAS
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible for selling and purchasing company products and supplies
- Conducted meetings with clients and prospects to show our catalog of amine oxides, Triazine, Silicones, Quaternary Ammonium, and work on future quotes, pricing, and technical support concerns
- Increased sales in the Central Region of the country
- Collaborated with marketing and sales team to increase brand awareness and uncover new leads
- Built and managed accurate sales pipeline
- Compared products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
Technical Sales Advisor
PAF (Fluid Purification and Analysis) SAS
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw portfolio of regional customers and supervised team sales results
- Attended regular training on-site and virtually conducted by partners about their equipment
- Homologation of water purification equipment and food analysis
- Created quotes for consumables, spare parts, and services for different clients
- Provided technical advisory for equipment from different partners.
Sales Executive
Avantika SAS
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted technical and economical feasibility studies in aqueducts and thermoelectric, oils, food, and other industries
- Advisory on the use of equipment, reagents, and other laboratory elements distributed by the company
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
Quality And Environmental intern Engineer
Italcol S.A.
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Provided support in the environmental management area
- Preparation of environmental reports
- Monitored the Environmental Management Plan (PMA) of the company
- Supervision of drinking and residual water plants
- Conducted physicochemical analyzes of drinking water
- Guaranteed the comprehensive management of solid, recyclable, and hazardous waste training.
Education
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Atlantico University
Barranquilla, Colombia 08.2010 - 05.2016
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technologist
Camosun College
Victoria, BC 09.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Microsoft Project
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Cooperation
Multitasking Abilities
Site Inspections
Courses Certificates
- Technician in the Operation of water treatment systems, SENA (National Learning Service), 2016, 2017
- Wastewater treatment foundations, SENA (National Learning Service), 2016, 2016
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpm21/
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technologist Co Op Student
McElhanney
05.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technologist
Camosun College
09.2022 - 06.2024
Sales Advisor and Purchasing Coordinator
Starchem SAS
02.2019 - 04.2022
Technical Sales Advisor
PAF (Fluid Purification and Analysis) SAS
04.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Executive
Avantika SAS
01.2017 - 04.2018
Quality And Environmental intern Engineer
Italcol S.A.
02.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Atlantico University
08.2010 - 05.2016