Renata D’Agostino De Marchi

Quality / Product / R&D / Sustainability

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Copley, OH 44321

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Education and Training

Master’s degree in civil

engineering

University of Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Bachelor’s degree in civil

engineering

University Sao Judas

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Specialization Sustainability &

RSC

Fundação Getúlio Vargas

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sustainability in Civil

Construction IBRACON -

MasterPEC Program

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Leadership development

program Business School São

Paulo

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Product Quality Management

Holcim Group Support

Miami, USA

Mineral Compounds Seminar

Holcim Group Support

Switzerland

Microscopy Course

Holcim Group Support

Switzerland

Languages

Portuguese – native

English – fluent

Spanish – fluent

Italian – basic

Summary

Experienced professional with 20+ year career in Product Management and R&D areas with knowledge in technical requirements for materials and products. Detail-oriented with strong background in quality control/assurance, cost control and compliance with technical standards.

Strong knowledge of product innovation process, including product management, risk mitigation, and product portfolio definition, aligned with local strategy. Specialist in Sustainability, integrating the sustainability strategies across the company, developing new products to contribute to the industry development sustainable development. Specific knowledge in sustainable products for the market and its impacts as well as knowledge in Environmental Certifications (LEED, AQUA). Strong leadership skills including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Good communication skills gained throughout the years working with different areas and people, as well as my diversity of tasks and my experience living abroad. Results-driven marketing leader born to build strategic, successful campaigns to drive profits, increase market share and cement industry dominance for demanding customers. Focused, performance-minded manager with proven skills in project management, team building, stakeholder relations and campaign optimization. Experience

CSN CIMENTOS BRASIL (EX-LAFARGEHOLCIM) - Product Portfolio Manager Mar/2021 - Fev/2023

Reporting to Commercial Director and to CEO in the Product Portfolio Project. Responsible for annual Product Portfolio Review and Product Portfolio Governance, acting as a liaison between the Steering Committee and the organization’s leaderships. Collaborate with Sales Director and Industrial Director to achieve the committee’s goals, developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the product portfolio. Manage the overall product portfolio lifecycle, including new product development, product updates, and product retirements, coordinating the process from ideation to launch. Identify and assess new product opportunities based on market research and customer insights, working in a way to collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, sales, and engineering, to define product requirements and specifications. Monitor and analyze product performance, sales data, and market feedback to identify areas for improvement. Responsible for monitoring and analyzing competitors' product offerings and market positioning (benchmarking), defining pricing strategies and provide guidance on pricing decisions.

Develop and deliver product training and sales enablement materials to support the sales team.

Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and regulations to ensure competitive advantage, developing relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and industry experts.

Manage the product portfolio budget and allocate resources effectively. Member of Construction Innovation Hub.

VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS S/A – Raw Materials Coordinator Jun/2016 - Nov/2016

Reporting to Process Manager. Responsible for raw materials management (cement and aggregates) of 40 RMX plants in Brazil.

Coordinate and manage the inventory of materials, monitoring and analyzing the consumption and use of materials, preparing reports and related documentation, in order to optimize inventory management processes.

Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems. Work with internal teams to forecast material needs. Implement and ensure controlling procedures, developing, and training people from operations area.

Provide technical and performance information to Supply Chain management to address any materials issues or discrepancies.

Check the inspection of incoming materials for quality and compliance with specifications is full attended.

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Skills

Market Trend Analysis

Pricing Strategies

Cross-Departmental Alignment

Product Development and

Marketing

Strategic Planning and

Alignment

Strong analytical skills

Entrepeneurship

Owner of Engineering and

Interior Design Office – Design

and execution of residential

projects – 2019 to 2021

Specialization in Projects for

Work Environments (Gepr.

ArbeitsplatzExpert) – Neuroarq

Academy - 2019

HOLCIM BRASIL S/A – Products and Sustainability Specialist Oct/2013 - Dec/2015

Reporting to Product, Innovation and New Business General Manager. Contribute to the development of company-wide sustainability strategies and goals, understanding how ESG factors relate to risks and opportunities. Research and analyze market trends, consumer behaviors, and regulations related to new market trends, products, and sustainability.

Lead product governance committee and ensure effective communication and decision- making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement sustainable products and initiatives, evaluating the performance and impact of such initiatives. Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to promote sustainable products and initiatives.

Conduct life cycle assessments and environmental impact analyses of products. Engage with stakeholders and external partners to promote sustainability initiative, communicating goals and achievements.

Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Supply Chain management to source sustainable materials and resources. Provide training and education on sustainability practices to internal teams, training more than 200 employees.

Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in product sustainability, representing the company as member of Brazilian Council of Sustainable Construction. Concrete Technological Center Supervisor

Jan/2008 - Sep/2013

Reporting to Product and Marketing Manager.

Manage and supervise daily operations of the Concrete Technical Center, supervising a team of laboratory technicians and engineers.

Coordinate research and development of new products and materials, based on market research or customer insights. Review and analyze test data and prepare reports. Conduct product benchmarking studies to evaluate and compare performance of different products in the market, preparing and presenting reports on benchmarking findings and recommendations to Sales team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address price positioning versus product performance.

Coordinate testing and analysis of concrete materials and products, providing support to innovation area in tests and field phases.

Analyze and evaluate technical capabilities and services offered by concrete technical centers (5 total).

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to establish standards and benchmarks for technical centers. Benchmarking with the HQ Research and Innovation Center in Switzerland.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Maintain Quality System (ISO 9000), Environment and H&S management system (ESG). Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders. Represent company in Standards Committees.

Publish technical papers in relevant Congress and Seminars. Laboratory Coordinator

Jan/2001 - Dec/2007

Coordination of technical activities of the Laboratory and staff. Responsible for meeting the demands of the technical assistance area and for the Quality Management System in the laboratory (ISO 9001).

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