MARIA RESTREPO

Experience

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  Empresas Publicas de Medellin

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2016

  Environmental and Social Professional

  Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in energy generation plants, regarding Environmental Management Plans, environmental permits, relationship with environmental authorities. Management of territorial development in municipalities in the area of ​​influence of energy generation plants, through alliances with municipal and departmental administrations and environmental corporations for the development of infrastructure projects such as rural aqueducts, master plans, rural domestic wastewater treatment and road improvement. Show less

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  Profesional independiente

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2020

  Independent Consultant

  During my tenure as an Independent Consultant, I contributed my expertise to over 20 projects encompassing hydrosanitary network design, hydrological, hydrogeological, hydraulic, and erosion studies, in addition to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). My pivotal role in securing discharge permits, watercourse occupation permits, and environmental licenses was crucial. I led the development and maintenance of a geodatabase for efficient data management and permit tracking, improving project coordination and regulatory compliance. Spearheading the design of drainage systems for stormwater management strengthened local infrastructure resilience and reduced flood risks. The design of a deep well for water extraction optimized groundwater resource access, ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply for a specific project. This experience honed my skills and solidified my reputation in the field. Show less

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  Arcum Ingeniería S.A.S

  Jan 2019 - now

  In my current role as a Manager at Arcum Engineering S.A.S., I've had the privilege of devising and monitoring strategies for construction, maintenance, and civil engineering consultancy operations. This has led to enhancements in operational efficiency and client satisfaction. I also played a crucial role in improving budgeting and scheduling accuracy, resulting in a notable 2% growth in gross margin. Moreover, I established an Integrated Management System that encompasses Work Safety, Environmental, and Quality aspects, ensuring comprehensive legal compliance. Show less I took charge of designing and establishing a proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, revolutionizing our customer data management and sales tracking capabilities. By optimizing our website and integrating WhatsApp Business and social media platforms, we achieved increased online presence and customer engagement. Standardizing our branding through Canva ensured a professional and uniform visual identity in presentations and marketing materials. Managing key metrics, such as conversion rates and customer acquisition cost, led to a substantial optimization of marketing strategies and a marked increase in overall sales efficiency. Show less My focus was on increasing billing for construction, maintenance, and civil engineering consultancy projects, surpassing original budget forecasts through strategic project management and client engagement. I was able to achieve a substantial reduction in personnel idle time, optimizing resource allocation and project scheduling, resulting in faster project completions and increased client satisfaction. My responsibilities spanned from project inception to delivery and post-sales, ensuring high-quality standards, timely completion, and nurturing strong customer relationships. My expertise in slope stability, stream channels, and hydrological studies, including scouring analysis and hydrosanitary network design, enabled me to showcase technical proficiency and innovative solutions to meet project demands. Show less

  • Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Commercial Manager

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Project Director

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020