Maria Paula Benjumea Serrano
Bogotá
Summary
I am a Civil and Environmental Engineer with a solid academic background, including a Master's degree in Civil Engineering. Throughout my professional career, I have acquired key skills such as effective communication, innovation and a deep understanding of engineering principles.
My experience includes an important role in document management and administrative tasks as a graduate administrative assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Universidad de Los Andes, this position allowed me to interact with administrative and teaching peers, and acquire skills to obtain information and key inputs from the different stakeholders involved.
Additionally, I highlight, my dynamism, my commitment and my great motivation for continuous learning and the acquisition of new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
02.2021 - 01.2023
- First of all, I developed document management that included the searching and collection of information needed to the construction of the official documents required for the accreditation of the academic programs that belonged to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
- Likewise, i organized and program key meetings with teachers and other administrative partners focused on the documental collection and functions assignment.
Civil Engineer
Barrancabermeja Urban Development Company (Eduba)
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided a professional criteria for the selection of the housing improvement subsidy beneficiaries.
- Determined and programmed the construction works to develop in the houses of the beneficiaries.
- Developed the tracking and periodic checking of the construction works implemented in the beneficiaries´s houses.
Civil Engineer
Municipality of Barrancabermeja
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as a civil engineer for the public program of Urban Legalization of Human Settlements.
- Determined the technical limitations (risk of landslide, environmental protection zones...) for the legalization of the designated areas or Human Settlements.
- Developed socialization meetings with the involved community oriented to the communication and description of the legalization process status.
University Professor
Instituto Universitario De La Paz
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Promoted critical thinking skills through the implementation of debate exercises and group projects within the curriculum.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
Education
Master in Civil Engineering - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia04-2023
Civil Engineer - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia04-2021
Environmental Engineer - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia04-2019
Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Attention to details
- Dynamism
- Assertive Communication
- Oral presentations
- Public works
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
Timeline
University Professor
Instituto Universitario De La Paz
08.2023 - 11.2023
Civil Engineer
Municipality of Barrancabermeja
04.2023 - 12.2023
Civil Engineer
Barrancabermeja Urban Development Company (Eduba)
09.2021 - 09.2022
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
02.2021 - 01.2023
Master in Civil Engineering - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Civil Engineer - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Environmental Engineer - Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
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