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ABELIAS GAÑAN CASTAÑEDA

@abeliasgaancastaeda

Civil Engineer and General Manager at INGENIERIA DE ALUMINIO Y VIDRIO SAS, overseeing architectural glazing projects from design to installation.

Colombia

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At INGENIERIA DE ALUMINIO Y VIDRIO SAS, I coordinate design, production, installation, commercial and administrative teams for architectural aluminum and glass products. I oversee public and private tenders, proposals, budgets, suppliers and project delivery.

My work there has included projects such as Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Clínica chía, and buildings for PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA. I also handle sales and distribution strategies, customer service, and improvements to products and services.

Earlier, I worked in operational, commercial and construction roles at AMALUM LTDA., TIVLOCK LTDA., UFFIZI LTDA., PROMO CONSTRUCCIONES KSK Ltda. and ARQUITECTURA URBANA LTDA. I hold a Civil Engineering degree from Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino and a postgraduate qualification in Security Administration from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Gerente General

Ingenieria de Aluminio y Vidrio SAS

Jan 2007 - Jan 2026 (19 years)

Directed and coordinated technical, commercial, and administrative departments. Managed budgets, procurement, project supervision, and client relations.

Project Management Budgeting Procurement Sales Marketing Customer Service Team Leadership Contract Management Financial Management

Gerente Operativo y Comercial

Tivlock Ltda

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)

Coordinated commercial, production, installation, and administrative areas. Managed bids, budgets, and project supervision.

Project Management Budgeting Procurement Sales Marketing Customer Service Team Leadership

Director Operativo y Comercial

Amalum Ltda

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated commercial, production, installation, and administrative areas. Prepared bids, controlled budgets, and supervised project delivery.

Project Management Budgeting Procurement Sales Marketing Customer Service Contract Management

Director Comercial

Uffizi Ltda

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented sales and distribution strategies. Prepared designs, proposals, and bids, and supervised project delivery.

Sales Strategy Marketing Customer Service Project Management Bidding

Ingeniero Residente y Director de Obras

Promo Construcciones KSK Ltda

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated and verified designs, materials, and construction processes. Managed budgets, schedules, and contractor selection.

Construction Management Budgeting Scheduling Contractor Management Quality Control Safety Compliance

Ingeniero Residente de Obra

Arquitectura Urbana Ltda

Jan 1992 - Dec 1994 (2 years 11 months)

Supervised and controlled construction activities, ensuring compliance with schedules, budgets, and technical standards. Managed field personnel and subcontractors.

Construction Management Quality Control safety management Subcontractor coordination Blueprint Reading

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SENA

Curso, English

Currently enrolled in the English Does Work program.

B.V.C Corporation

Curso, Computer Skills

Completed training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.

American Corp.

Curso, English

Completed eight levels of English language training.

Centro Colombo Americano

Curso, English

Completed eight levels of English language training.

SENA

Curso, Computer Aided Design

Completed a course on AutoCAD 2D.

SENA

Curso, Construction Costs

Completed a course on costs and budgets for buildings - direct costs.

SENA

Curso, Construction Costs

Completed a course on costs and budgets for buildings - generalities.

SENA

Curso, Customer Relationship Management

Completed a course on customer relationship management (CRM).

SENA

Curso, Sales

Completed a course on strategic selling of products and services.

SENA

Curso, Occupational Health and Safety

Completed a course on occupational health and safety management systems.

FENALCO

Curso, Leadership

Completed a course on leadership and high productivity.

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano

Curso, Sales

Completed a course on strategies for effective sales teams.

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Curso, Project Evaluation

Completed a course on investment project evaluation.

Alúmina S.A.

Curso, Window Systems

Completed a course on acoustic window systems for modern living.

OFI. AB.

Curso, Office Systems

Completed a course on open office systems and sector remodeling.

Sociedad Colombiana de Ingenieros

Curso, Construction Management

Completed a course on construction management.

Universidad Santo Tomás

Curso, Construction

Completed a course on construction costs, quantities, and unit prices.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Curso, Construction Management

Completed a course on management of operational construction personnel and labor productivity.

Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

Postgrado, Security Administration

Completed a postgraduate degree in Security Administration. Project on analysis and recommendations for the use of firebreak barriers to prevent fire events in buildings.