Project coordinator,Accounts Payable Operations Specialist

MARIA HARRIS RESTREPO

******@*****.*** 817-***-**** League City, TX United States

Summary

Multifaceted Project Management and Operations Specialist with 10+ years of experience driving execution, procurement, and operational efficiency in power generation and manufacturing industries. Adept at overseeing full-cycle project delivery, vendor negotiations, logistics coordination, and financial oversight, with proven success in scaling revenue growth and reducing operational costs. Recognized for streamlining administrative workflows, enhancing compliance, and aligning cross-functional teams across bilingual (English-Spanish) environments. Currently pursuing an Accounts Payable Manager Certification to expand financial leadership expertise. Skills

Project & Program Management

Procurement & Supplier Negotiation

International Logistics & Compliance

Workflow & Process Optimization

Microsoft 365, QuickBooks & ERP Tools

Accounts Payable & Financial Reconciliation

Organizational Excellence

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Time & Resource Management

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Experience

Powergen Controls LLC Houston, TX

Custom Controls and solutions for power

generation

Project Manager

06/2020 - Current

Directed full-cycle project planning and scheduling for 6+ engineering service deployments annually, allocating resources to meet strict client deadlines and achieving 100% on-time milestone delivery.

Negotiated $2M+ in supplier contracts, reducing procurement costs by 12% while securing high-quality materials and shortening average lead time by 10 days.

Acted as the primary liaison between executives, engineers, and clients, increasing stakeholder satisfaction scores by 25% through proactive communication and service delivery improvements.

Introduced a project tracking dashboard in Excel/QuickBooks that reduced reporting errors by 30% and improved decision-making speed for executive leadership.

Mentored and coordinated a cross-functional team of 15+ employees, procurement staff, and administrators, boosting productivity by 20% and reducing project turnaround time by 2 weeks on average. Powergen Controls LLC Houston, TX

Custom Controls and solutions for power

generation

Office Manager

05/2015 - 06/2020

Supported executive leadership with scheduling, confidential correspondence, travel logistics, and expense management, streamlining admin efficiency by 25%.

Implemented a digital filing system, reducing document retrieval time by 40% and enhancing audit compliance.

Coordinated across procurement, engineering, and operations to ensure seamless execution of multimillion-dollar projects.

Processed and reconciled over 200 monthly invoices, maintaining financial accuracy and vendor satisfaction.

Maintained contract records and compliance documentation, achieving 100% audit readiness.

Facilitated interdepartmental communication that improved project closure timelines by 20%.

Confecciones Klaus Bogotá, Colombia

Textile Manufacturing Company

Production Manager

06/2006 - 01/2009

Developed standardized workflows and training manuals that improved production efficiency by 30%.

Supervised 20+ factory staff, ensuring schedules and quality standards were consistently met.

Implemented safety policies, reducing workplace incidents by 15% year- over-year.

Negotiated raw material supply agreements, reducing costs by 10% while maintaining production continuity.

Monitored KPIs and production metrics, achieving 95% on-time order delivery.

Oversaw procurement and inventory management to support uninterrupted operations.

EMCOLTEX S.A. Bogotá, Colombia

Textile Manufacturing Company

Operations Manager

10/2003 - 05/2006

Directed day-to-day plant operations, managing a workforce of 60+ and multiple production lines.

Introduced workflow improvements that reduced cycle times by 20% and increased output capacity.

Developed and optimized production planning tools, improving traceability and delivery accuracy.

Led quality assurance initiatives that reduced product defects by 10%.

Negotiated supplier terms, cutting procurement costs by 8% annually.

Strengthened cross-department collaboration, enhancing productivity across operations and logistics.

Education and Training

Gimnasio Británico Bogotá, Colombia

Bilingual High School Diploma /1998

Escuela De Administración De Negocios Bogotá, Colombia Bachelor of Production Engineering /2004

Management Indicators /2004

Engineering Project Manager Seminar /2002

Key Achievements

Drove company growth from $800K to $7M annual revenue through cross-functional collaboration and strategic operational leadership.

Built financial controls that prevented $10,000+ in duplicate payments annually.

Negotiated long-term supplier contracts with favorable pricing and up to 2% discounts for early payments.

Led a team of field engineers driving service project growth, achieving a sales increase from $371k in the first year to

$2.37M by the third year, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 137%

#HRJ#38fb774b-0d62-4780-b5de-a1a769dc114a#

Contact this candidate