Carlos Mencia

Experience

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  Ixanos Intelligent Engineering Systems Ltd

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Trainee

  Software trainee

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  Trintoplan

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2011

  Electrical Engineer

  PROJECTS ASSIGNED:• WASA, Matura & Salybia Network DesignProject Coordinator – Oversaw one of the company’s largest design-based projects, consisting of three booster stations and four tank sites (including ~55 km of pipeline design).• Cove Industrial Estate, TobagoElectrical Engineer – Designed electrical system for a lift station and created relevant Specifications with Bill of Quantities for various equipment (Transformer, Control Centre, Soft Starters, Motors and Luminaires).• Construction of Trintoplan’s New East Annex ExtensionProject Engineer – responsibilities included supervision and/or designing various aspects of the building; inclusive of payment certificates, general inspection of building to meet design and certification requirements.• I.T. DepartmentStreamlined I.T. operations; rolled out email, calendar / scheduling, security, and other web-based solutions. Overall management and oversight of the I.T.department with responsibility for the development and delivery of the I.T. Network and Security systems. Significantly reduced time wastage, reduced cost of equipment purchased and optimised the overall performance of the I.T. network. Show less

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  The University of the West Indies

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  Research Assitant

  Developing research to determine the technical and economic feasibility of utilizing Hydroelectric Power from South America, as a form of energy supply for the Caribbean.

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  ABB

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2023

  Commercial Manager | Sales EngIneer

  ABB – Positions heldo Commercial Manager – Caribbean inclusive of Haiti and Dominican Republico Office Administrator – 2 yearso Sales Engineer – 3 yearsKey Sales Highlights:• Development of Business relations and Customer Insights in Jamaica, Lesser Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and Guyana.• Aligning distributors with the Sales Organization strategy• Collaboration with distributors for matters from logistics to their sales operations. • Implementation of Marketing Strategy for channel partner program. • Using data analysis on Salesforce Data to develop channel partners. • Training distribution network in new sales process, such as, cBol Online purchasing platform and Salesforce community portal.• Negotiating large orders and managing profitability level for the company. • Carrying out launch planning of new products such as ABB Smart Sensor and Cooling tower motors• Use of various communications methods to convey organizational strategies to the distribution network.• Motivate distributor’s technical team and ensure compliance with Safety protocols to reduce onsite risk.• Tailoring company presentations for specific customer needs.• Helping Translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English for some customers. Key Administration highlights:• Strategic direction of the local country office and having implemented continuous improvement over its 5-year period.• Overseeing the office accountant/administrative assistant• Implement plans for corporate social responsibility.• Managing the company cheques and review of petty cash• Carrying out office safety meetings and safety events. • Management of invoice payments to suppliers and ABB contractors.• Conducting interviews for various positions at the company.• Managing the local HR documentation and overseeing confidential information. Show less

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  Innovative Power Systems Ltd

  Apr 2023 - now

  General Manager