Project Management Product Development

VICTOR HUGO REFUNDINI

Carmel, IN 765-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/victorrefundini

PROFILE SUMMARY

•Highly motivated and results-oriented Consulting Manager with 10+ years of experience in process optimization, project leadership, and team collaboration.

•Proven ability to design and implement solutions for complex challenges across diverse industries.

•Seeking to leverage expertise in organizational design, change management, and data analysis to drive transformative change. Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•Green Belt, Product Research and Development, Project Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colonial Life Indianapolis, IN

Marketing and Sales Manager August 2024 – Present

•Manages sales team responsible for $250,000 in revenue from new clients in the Indiana region, in partial Q3.

•Recruits and trains new sales representatives for multiple teams in the Indiana region, and was awarded the best recruiter of October 2024.

•Develops marketing strategy for new products to existing and new customers.

Deloitte Consulting Indianapolis, IN

Senior Consultant for Supply Chain and Network Operations September 2020 – August 2024

•Led multiple client-facing teams for the successful implementation of a $20M PLM system, ensuring stakeholder alignment, regulatory compliance, and streamlined product development for a Med Tech company.

•Managed a cross-workstreams team to redesign the end-to-end product development process, achieving a 15% reduction in development time.

•Led the project management of the optimization of Advanced Sourcing and Procurement solutions for an automotive client, increasing sales by $16B through improved customer acquisition, experience, and brand satisfaction.

•Designed and implemented strategic, marketing, sales, and logistic projects that changed sales strategies for multiple automotive clients, resulting in over $10B+ in increased sales for the North American market for each client.

•Managed client-supplier communication and business strategy transitions for a new $750M company from and M&A split, safeguarding intellectual property and maintaining operational independence.

•Developed and presented sales proposals, closing deals exceeding $100M in revenue across 20+ clients.

MBA House (College Application school) Curitiba, Brazil

Branch Manager / Instructor April 2014 – July 2018

•Oversaw local branch running full management, sales, clients’ onboarding, and office operations.

•Taught Math for GMAT and GRE tests to approximately 40 students per semester, with an 85% admission rate to the Top 100 universities in the world.

•Trained new teachers for local and online teaching in multiple branches.

Electrolux (House appliances manufacturer) Curitiba, Brazil

Product Development Engineer April 2014 – July 2018

•Spearheaded the development and launch of 3 new dishwashers for the Brazilian and Latin American markets, managing internal and external communication, generating $8 million in annual revenue, and reducing service call rates from 7.32% to 4.00%.

•Oversaw annual performance certification processes for washing machines across Latin America, developing new test models and certification codes, to assure compliance with regulatory departments, increasing sales to Latin America by over 5%.

•Directed the development of 2 new washing machines for Central American markets, accommodating diverse languages and requirements, and opening 5 new markets for future products of the brand.

•Collaborated on development and product design of a new refrigerator line for global markets, including a luxury model for Brazil, making Electrolux the first to locally produce such model, increasing revenue by 5.2% YoY.

Renault Motors (Car manufacturer) Curitiba, Brazil

Product Development Analyst May 2013 – April 2014

•Enhanced engine components based on problem reports database, reducing replacement parts by 3% year-over-year.

•Upgraded admission components of new 1.0 liters, 3-cylinder European engine to attend all varieties of South American market, from different mixtures of gas and air up to multi-fuel injection, allowing local market share to increase from 5% to 8%.

•Studied ways to decrease gas consumption while maintaining performance, increasing efficiency by 6.8% and earning the new engine the top 3 award in consumption rating on the market.

SENAI (Technical College) Maringa, Brazil

Instructor August 2010 – June 2012

•Taught Mathematics and Mechanics classes to 100+ students per semester, from the ages of 19 to 45.

•Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, based on the state curriculum, for different learning styles.

•Provided individual and group tutoring to students, improving their understanding of complex mechanical concepts and instruments.

EDUCATION

Harrisburg University Harrisburg, PA

Master of Science in Project Management May 2022

• Green Belt Certification

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Master of Business Administration - GPA: 3.8 May 2020

Concentrations: Marketing and Engineering

• Graduated Top of Class with Graduate Assistantship Scholarships

Universidade Estadual de Maringa Maringa, Brazil

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering December 2011

• Comprehensive analysis of a Stirling Engine, including 3D modeling, prototyping, and thermodynamic studies.

SKILLS

•Organizational Design: Process optimization, change management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis.

•Project Management: Project planning, execution, budget control, risk management.

•Leadership: Team building, communication, collaboration, motivation.

•Technical: Green Belt, MS Office Suite, MS Project, Solidworks, Catia, Optessa, O9, Blue Yonder, Power BI, Tableau, PLM(Teamcenter, Agile, Enovia), ERP(SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics)

•Languages: Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, and English.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, AFFILIATIONS, HONORS

•Awards: Multiple Performance Recognition Awards throughout career.

•Athletics: Played rugby for 4 years in college, winning the 2010 state championship

•Work Exchange Program: Equipment rental and maintenance at Deer Valley Ski Resort (Dec. 2006 – Apr. 2007)

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