RAFAEL ZEPEDA ARAUJO
SUMMARY
-ly executing projects. Seeking a challenging role in a company where I can apply my project management experience and negotiation skills to contribute to organizational success. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management: Coordinated the development and execution of projects in the oil industry, ensuring objectives were met within the established budget and timeline. General Management Assistant: Provided support in strategic decision-making, project planning, and setting short- and long-term objectives. Economic Proposal Analysis: Evaluated economic proposals for new projects, conducting feasibility studies and presenting recommendations based on cost-benefit analysis. Project Supervision: Supervised technical aspects of projects, including technical testing with clients and tracking project performance indicators. Executive Presentations: Prepared and presented reports to clients, highlighting progress and proposals, improving client communication.
Negotiation Closure: Participate negotiations with clients, securing favorable terms for the company.
Project Engineer - Kanutam 02. 2017 - 06.2024
Avenida Coyoacan, Colonia del Valle, Benito Juarez, CDMX email: ***********@****.*** Phone: +52-229*******
Founder and General Management: Founded and managed a construction company, establishing business strategies, operational processes, and leading company growth in commercial and residencial construction
Executive Presentations for Clients: Created proposals and presentations with a conversion rate exceeding 30%.
Negotiation Closure with Clients: Increased the number of contracts through effective negotiations, securing favorable and sustainable conditions. Construction Supervision: Ensured quality, deadline compliance, budget adherence, coordinate the vendors and external contractors.
Cost Estimation: Produced precise cost estimates with an error margin of less than 5%. CRM Software Monday, MS Project, Jira Cloud basics Contractor- Its Done 06.2019 - Today
Design of Non-Destructive Tests: Developed non-destructive tests for MWD (Measurement While Drilling) tools.
Inspection Course: Completed an inspection course for MWD tools, gaining specialized technical knowledge.
Review and Maintenance: Conducted review, disassembly, and maintenance of drilling tools, ensuring their operability.
Tool Evaluation: Assessed recently used field tools, evaluating their condition and functionality.
Well Logging Training: Received training for well logging, enhancing my technical skills. Internship - Gyrodata de México (Houston, Texas) 06.2014 - 08.2014 Mechanical Engineer with over 3 years of experience in project management in the oil and construction industries. Expert in strategic planning, budget optimization, economic proposal analysis, and business negotiations Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and effective- EDUCATION
Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Hydraulic Specialist
08.2008 - 06.2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel(Pivot Tables, Macros), AutoCad, Industry Standards, New Product Development, Project Supervision, Maintenance Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Warehouse Operations, Warehouse Management, Employee Integration, Corrective Maintenance, Cost-benefit Analysis, Stakeholders meetings, Executive Presentations, Improving Efficiency, Coordinated, Construction Supervision, Project Planning, Project Management, Negotiations, Product Innovation, Proposal Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Efficient, Precise, Personnel Management, Technical Information, Estimates, Report Preparation, Agile Strategies
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: Advance C1
Master’s Degree in Exploration and Exploitation of Natural Resources Engineering
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
06.2014 - 06.2016
SolidWorks Training: Learned SolidWorks under the guidance of the design engineer in charge of the project.
Personnel and Warehouse Management: Coordinated personnel management and warehouse operations for efficient processes.
Additional Achievements: The only Mexican graduate in the group to secure an internship, reporting directly to the Latin America management. Successfully overcame the challenge of technical English by the end of the period.
ISO 9001-2008 Standard Integration: Participated in the process of standardizing reported technical information and integrating documentation and work strategies according to ISO 9001-2008 standards.
Characterization and Compatibility Testing: Conducted characterization and compatibility tests on crude oils and company-specific chemical components, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
Product Innovation: Developed and executed innovation tests for the company’s chemical products, contributing to continuous improvement and new product development. Laboratory Test Design: Designed dynamic state laboratory tests for chemical products, optimizing evaluation processes and ensuring result accuracy. Report Preparation and Cost-Benefit Analysis: Prepared detailed reports for clients and conducted cost-benefit analyses, facilitating strategic decision-making. New Talent Training Manual: Participated in creating a manual for training new talents in the laboratory, ensuring efficient and effective employee integration. Test and Repair Supervisor: Supervised tests and repairs of checkpoint pumps, ensuring optimal performance and extending their lifespan.
Maintenance Scheduling: Programmed and executed preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime. Warehouse and Spare Parts Management: Managed the warehouse and spare parts, optimizing inventory and ensuring availability of necessary components for maintenance. Corrective and Preventive Programs: Created corrective and preventive programs for pumps, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs. Specialist Engineer - Kanutam 08.2013 - 05.2014