Mary Hart
Houston, Texas 77095
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A multi-skilled Project Manager and Business Operations Manager with a superb track record of managing complex functional projects in Oil & Gas, Mining and Food industries. Recognized for competitive nature, multi-tasking ability, solutions-orientation, and strong commitment to deliver the highest quality service. Consistently meets deadlines and contributes to achieving company goals as a lead contributor.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
More than 10 years of Project Management and Business Development experience includes:
Strategic Business Planning
Contract Management
Project Lifecycle Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Business Development
Work Breakdown Structure
Supply Chain
Contract / Negotiations
Resource & Risk Management
Technical Documentation
Process Improvement
Team Building / Leadership
Progress Reports
Inventory Management
Logistics / Reporting
Performance Monitoring
Market Analysis
Change Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
RODMAX COMPANY, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela,
2002 – 2014
Privately owned Venezuelan Investment Company.
Business Operations Manager
Managed all aspects of business operations including finance, logistic, sales cycle, and administration management. Developed and executed business plans for existing / new business growth. Managed client’s expectations and ensured the delivery of the highest quality service.
Led and identified business opportunities in Latin America. Achieved business growth by allocating new business in 8 locations, 2 states, meeting business plan main objectives.
Exceeded value-building goals by 30% by boosting business operations efficiency as a result of revising operating procedures, improving marketing efforts, identifying cost-saving opportunities and keeping abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations changes.
Specifically recruited, and trained staffing personnel to deliver excellent customer care. Led and worked with cross-functional teams, creating and implementing plans that enabled the execution of business strategies that consistently met financial and market share goals.
Evaluated market demand and developed strategy to increase revenue. Increased annual sales by 20% through accurate forecasting of sales which ensured sufficient inventory to meet market demand.
Project Manager.
Maximized cost control, leveraged resources, and coordinated projects completion within time and budget commitment.
Analyzed market, selected locations, and prioritized resource allocation. Successfully executed project plans for establishing 8 sales locations by implementing project management procedures and managing day-today operational aspects of project scope.
Led small to medium facility construction and renovation projects that increased business growth by 300% and exceeded stakeholder’s goal two years early as a result of using proven project management methodologies to deliver projects on time and on budget.
TAINCO (Taller Ingenieria y Construciones) -, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela 1996 - 2000
Privately owned Venezuelan engineering, consulting and Workshop Company for main Oil & Gas and Mining industry.
Engineer II/ Project Manager
Provided project leadership for multiple construction projects ranging from $.5M to $10MM for the Oil & Gas, and Mining industry. Partnered with stakeholders for planning, scheduling, executing and managing project scope to meet business strategic plan objectives.
Effectively executed project technical specifications and planning process. Created logical sequencing of work breakdown structure, identified task dependencies, estimated duration and cost; and allocated resources to deliver project plan documents for project execution.
Led key project strategies. Proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and devised contingency plans to mitigate potential construction risks; developed effective change management in compliance with terms and conditions of contractual and legal regulations.
Systematically coached, mentored, and motivated team members, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for assigned work.
CVG-Bauxilum Company, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela 1992 - 1996
State-owned Venezuelan bauxite and alumina producer that operates a 6Mt/y bauxite mining facility and a 2Mt/y alumina facility where bauxite is refined into metallurgical grade alumina.
Project Manager / Field Engineer II
Responsible for delivering process plant projects against agreed scope, budget, schedule & customer expectations. Doing this while supervising, directing & motivating teams of multi-discipline contractors & employees.
Provided project management for multiple process plant projects focus on improving existing facilities. Projects included construction of pipelines, storage tanks, fixed and rotating equipment in accordance with design specifications. Projects were performed simultaneously and under pressure environment.
Effectively established and maintain the flow of information and positive working relationships with subcontractors, customers, material suppliers and other internal and external key stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Nacional Politecnico “Antonio Jose de Sucre” (UNEXPO), Lara, Venezuela.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), DeVry University, Houston, TX.
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish. Understand Portuguese.
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Graduate Certificate of Completion, DeVry University, Houston, TX.
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Born US Citizen