Karen Linares

Experience

• 

  Vidriera Guatemalteca, S.A.

  Mar 1998 - Mar 2004

  Finance Secretary

  During 1997 to 2004 I performed several administrative activities for several managers.

• 

  Carrillo y Asociados

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2006

  CEO Assisstant

  Assisst Senior/Owner lawyer on matters of his proffession.

• 

  Intertek

  Oct 2006 - now

  Accountable for managing the execution of the client program in assigned market, with client local teams and key suppliers, according to key performance indicators defined with the client and the Director of Outsourced Program Management achieving 95% target completion of the activities required.Establish strong relationships with key client team members to facilitate the process, including client.and supplier trainings and awarenessSupport suppliers in moving forward through the client program including database management forassigned market.Effectively leverage and enhance client’s external relationships, including the support of approved.Monitoring Firm relationship management and oversight. Show less • Responsible for performance of audit activities in Central America and Caribbean countries in accordance with established policies, procedures, and client work instructions. Ensuring audit quality is meeting expectations and monitoring consistency of audit operations through audit coordination, scheduling, auditor training, and report review. Ensure audit reports are reviewed prior to submission to the client.Conduct analysis and measure performance of audit consistency as well as trend opportunities for improvement. Develop and recommend solutions to improve process flow from audit to client. Perform and assist in the delivery of training workshops. Knowledge of Supplier Management program requirements and regional requirements which may include but not limited to: working conditions, labor law, health and safety regulations, environmental issues, wage requirements, cultural norms. Adhering to company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality. Oversee technical reviews, CAP reviews, and Achievement Award production for Supplier Management audits. Work with Global Account Managers for proper execution of requirements. Develop relationship and provide feedback to auditors to improve their performance. Authorize and track auditor qualifications. Update auditors on Supplier Management Program changes / maintain resource SharePoint site. Review / approved auditor salaries / day rates and audit expenses. Perform internal corrective actions including understanding of root cause analysis, 5-y, etc. Perform internal audits, witness audits, and program audits as needed and perform other work as required Show less

  • LATAM Program Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Operations Manager-Central America and Caribbean Countries/Business Assurance-Supplier Management

    May 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Regional Project Coordinator

    Oct 2006 - Feb 2020