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JUAN DIEGO PARDO GARCIA

JUAN DIEGO PARDO GARCIA

MANAGER
Bogotá,DC

Summary

Results-driven mechanical engineer with complementary studies in management and finance. Experienced in management, project management, and consulting, with a robust history of steering companies towards success and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborative leadership approach aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions. Focus on strategic planning and operational excellence. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

CEO & FOUNDER

IP&G SAS
Chia, Cundinamarca
01.2016 - 12.2024
  • Feasibility study and market research for the development of a new shopping mall in a restored Colonial Building.
  • Achieving 4 brands operating and incrementing sales by 20% per year.
  • Responsible for providing leadership and management for safety, customer relations, operational execution, financial planning and results, commercial development, and the strategic vision for the location.
  • Responsible for developing the annual capital spending and budget plan, profit and loss financials achieving net profit margins up to 10%.
  • Responsible for client relationships and business development efforts.
  • Responsible for other local relationships (customer, vendors, and government) critical to the success of the operation.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.

PROJECT MANAGER

Ingrain Inc Colombia Affiliate
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Operations and Project manager for a services Company in the oil sector, specialized in digital rock physics (DRP) for well cores in both exploration and production.
  • Responsible for the coordination and management of operation activities for all projects in the affiliate, including financial management, technical and quality assurance, day-to-day decision-making, communications and project documentation.
  • Achieving the successful culmination and financial results expected by the headquarters office.
  • Responsible for restructuring the organization in both operations and support areas, defining profiles, jobs and responsibilities and standardization of general processes.
  • This change allowed the affiliate to be a more agile, with tasks specialization in the operations and technical areas, achieving better response time for the clients, in up to 40% time savings.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Deloitte Consulting
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Senior Consultant for the consulting project in technical, financial and commercial feasibility studies for the use of LCI gas in the Colombian secondary gas market for the La Cira Infantas de Occidental Andina LLC project.
  • Senior Consultant for the consulting project in the feasibility and market studies for the electricity procurement for the La Cira Infantas de Occidental Andina LLC project.
  • Senior Consultant for the administrative, technical and financial audit for the ODL Llanos Orientales pipeline expansion, including verification of procedure and best practices implementation for the planning, execution and Project management.
  • Senior consultant for the compliance audit for the S Curve and the Construction Schedule for the Ituango hydroelectrical plant by EPM, Responsible for the verification of project progress in the construction for the December 2011 and June 2012 milestones.
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Consultoria Colombiana SA
05.2009 - 01.2012
  • General and Financial Management Coordinator for the environmental impact study and technical studies for the Bicentenario Pipeline, following the PMI methodology.
  • Achieving the final environmental authority acceptance and approval.
  • Coordinator for the service and purchase orders for the Master Agreement with PCIB (Foster Wheeler USA) for technical and engineering support for the modernization project of the Barrancabermeja refinery (ECOPETROL).
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.

Education

FINANCE SPECIALIST - Finance

Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, DC
08.2010 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, DC
08.2003 - 12.2008

Skills

  • Collaborative leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

  • Project coordination expertise

  • Crisis resolution strategies

  • Strategic decision making

  • Strategic planning

  • Analytical problem-solving

  • Strategic task management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/21/85
  • Nationality: Colombian Spanish

Certifications Courses

  • Regulation and Infrastructure: Economic and legal aspects, Universidad de los Andes, law faculty, 40 hours, 07/01/12
  • Energy markets seminar, XM compañía de expertos en mercado, Medellin, 05/17/12
  • Advance Microsoft Project, intelligent training, 20 hours
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 36 hours
  • Academic Exchange, Othmarschen Gymnasyum, Hamburg, Germany, 2001

Timeline

CEO & FOUNDER

IP&G SAS
01.2016 - 12.2024

PROJECT MANAGER

Ingrain Inc Colombia Affiliate
06.2013 - 12.2015

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Deloitte Consulting
02.2012 - 12.2012

FINANCE SPECIALIST - Finance

Universidad De Los Andes
08.2010 - 11.2011

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Consultoria Colombiana SA
05.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Universidad De Los Andes
08.2003 - 12.2008
JUAN DIEGO PARDO GARCIAMANAGER