Karilyn Valdés Sánchez
Barceloneta
Summary
Perceptive Project Engineering offering 3 years of experience in developing and managing project management, scheduling, estimates and control by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising request for information proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capital Programs / Project Controls Estimator Internship
LUMA ENERGY LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Supported project controls supervisor in maintaining more than 10 RFI, Submittals, Minutes, Allowance and Change Order logs up to date
- Prepared more than 20 detailed and comprehensive cost estimates, including direct and indirect cost, labor, materials, equipment, and overhead expenses
- Assisted on preparation of over 5 project proposals, including cost breakdowns, timelines, and other relevant information
- Utilized specialized software such as RSmeans to estimate costs for more than 20 mechanical, electrical, and civil projects.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
Project Engineering I, CR Originator
Collins Aerospace
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyze requests, audit changes, and monitor outstanding engineering work items
- Process change-requests in the PLM system, this includes analyzing product documentation for consistency of information, assessing interchangeability, routing for approval, auditing
- Generating x-class request, proper marking, and submittal of technical engineering correspondences
- Process deviations and waivers
- Complete and maintain various data item logs.
Manufacturing Operations Intern
Collins Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Redesign the canopy cell with a new One-Piece Flow layout implementation to improve the production in the work line
- Work with the SAP program to manage the data (sales order & lot number) of the Work Order Tracker spreadsheet for the canopy cells
- Develop and design workstations in the canopy cell for the leak check of the Bell Boeing V22 Osprey and Boeing AH-64 Apache.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Facilities & Equipment Engineering Co-op
Abbott Vascular
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Repair, align, calibrate, and provide technical support to different types of equipment in the site
- Planner role including the forecast of all preventive Maintenance equipment's
- MAXIMO WO Tracking (DM, PM, WO review).
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
Facilities & Equipment Engineering Co-op
Abbott Vascular
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Working on reliability projects (Machine Shop) with a CIP of $29,000 for 2022
- Implementation and Optimization of Preventive Maintenance process for Facilities Assets
- Divisional project plan to identify the Facilities Assets in Maximo (BMS, HVAC, AHU, Chilled Water) according to the quality impact assessment
- PM forecasting for complete 2021 site metrics with a 98% of on time maintenance.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
HR Project Coordinator and Talent Acquisition
ASC - Asociación de Seguro Compulsorio
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed a monthly budget of $400k
- Oversaw the payroll process of 120 employees
- Coordinated the onboarding process for 10+ new hires every month.
- Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
Human Resources - Payroll Specialist
Walmart Supercenter
10.2014 - 04.2021
- Executed the payroll process of 600 employees
- Reduced overtime by 35%, saving the company $84k that year
- Identified the need of resources in the company and executed an injection of $150k in workforce that led the company to profit $4MM over in just 2 months in only 1 store
- Formulated Profit and Loss model to understand how the business is performing
- Implemented COVID-19 payroll program in all 18 Walmart stores in Puerto Rico to benefit workforce and not impact annual budget of the island.
- Provided expert guidance on federal, state, and local tax laws pertaining to payroll, assisting both employees and management in navigating complex regulations.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction with payroll services by promptly addressing concerns and providing clear communication on policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Bayamón Campus
Bayamon, Puerto Rico05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education Performance in Saxophone
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Bayamón Campus
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico05.2016
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Presentation Development
- HVAC Systems
- Project Coordination
- Construction management
- Data Collection
- Cost Estimation
- Document analysis
- Estimate Preparation
Certification
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 12/2021, A3 of excess dust in a sandblasting machine
- Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 08/2021 - 12/2021, Project of cost improvement CAPM
Leadership Experience
- SWE - Society of Women Engineers, InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon, Membership student and leader, 08/2021, Present
- Aeronautical Student Association, InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon, Membership student, 08/2021, Present
Coursework
- Static
- Dynamics
- Thermodynamics I & II
- Fluids Mechanics
- Machine Element Design I & II
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Fundamental of Electric Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering
- Mechanism Design
- Engineering Analysis Assisted by Computer
Open To Relocate
True
Volunteer Experience
- Food Bank of Puerto Rico, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Volunteer in Walmart activities, 10/2014, Present
- Abbott, Puerto Rico, Volunteer Student, 2021, Disaster Relief Pack - Feeding America
- United Way, Puerto Rico, Volunteer Operations / "Gift a day in PR", 10/2014, 03/2021
Hobbies and Interests
- Design
- Piping Systems
- Renewable Systems
- HVAC
- Structural Analysis
- Thermodynamics
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Capital Programs / Project Controls Estimator Internship
LUMA ENERGY LLC
08.2023 - Current
Project Engineering I, CR Originator
Collins Aerospace
01.2023 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Operations Intern
Collins Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
Facilities & Equipment Engineering Co-op
Abbott Vascular
01.2022 - 05.2022
Facilities & Equipment Engineering Co-op
Abbott Vascular
08.2021 - 12.2021
HR Project Coordinator and Talent Acquisition
ASC - Asociación de Seguro Compulsorio
04.2021 - 08.2021
Human Resources - Payroll Specialist
Walmart Supercenter
10.2014 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Bayamón Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education Performance in Saxophone
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Bayamón Campus
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