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Laura Julio

@laurajulio

Process Engineer and Supply Chain Specialist

Colombia
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead applied research and tool development for circular economy and sustainability, collaborating cross-functionally to implement data-driven, scalable solutions and support client adoption.

I have led validation and deployment of proprietary computational tools, built KPIs for measuring product-level circularity, and supported client integration through training, troubleshooting, and documentation. My background in process engineering and logistics informs my data-driven approach to project structuring and economic pre-feasibility. I use agile methodologies, technological surveillance, and analytics tools to design and implement environmental processes and monitoring systems. I enjoy cultural activities and bring collaborative, communication-forward leadership to interdisciplinary teams.

Currently I am a PhD student in Management and CE researcher focused on circular economy strategies for plastic packaging and textiles, combining technical rigor with practical implementation. I advance projects that turn agricultural, industrial, and construction waste into value-added sustainable products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Assistant

Universidad EAFIT

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Directed validation and post-development implementation of proprietary tools for circularity assessment, built automated circularity calculation tools and KPIs for plastic packaging, and provided client training and deployment support to improve integration and reporting.

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Administrative Assistant

Solla S.A.

Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)

Supported implementation, training, and support activities for information processing and systematization, modeled and consolidated departmental data per audit policies, and prepared budget monitoring and performance reports.

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Distribution Specialist

Solla S.A.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

Managed end-to-end e-commerce customer support and shipping logistics, developed inventory control and transport tracking tools, and implemented automation for dispatch information using SAP ERP and Excel/VBScript.

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Data Consultant

Universidad EAFIT

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)

Compiled and digitized large datasets to construct monitoring indicators for an educational innovation project, performed weekly progress monitoring, and visualized results with Power BI to inform stakeholders across 30 institutions.

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Teacher Assistant

Universidad EAFIT

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 (8 months)

Provided admissions support and technical assistance, developed activity protocols for applicant processing, and managed enrollment and scheduling through database tools to ensure efficient admission cycles.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Universidad EAFIT

Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, Business Administration

2025 -

Activities and societies: Researcher on plastic packaging and textiles; development of environmental processes and circular economy technologies.

Doctorate in Business Administration program focused on management research and circular economy topics.

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Universidad EAFIT

Postgraduate Specialization Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

2022 - 2024

Activities and societies: KPI construction and development of tools for circularity measurement in packaging.

Postgraduate specialization in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management with applied coursework and projects.

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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Online Supplementary Education, Data Analytics for Logistics

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Applied data analysis for logistics monitoring and reporting.

Short online course on data analytics applied to logistics processes.

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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Online Supplementary Education, Process Automation

2023 - 2023

Activities and societies: Automation projects for data collection and process scheduling using Power Automate and Power Apps.

Short online course on process automation for organizational efficiency.

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Universidad EAFIT

Bachelor's Degree, Process Engineering

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Course support for Production Management and Reverse Logistics; development of educational materials.

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering covering production management and process optimization.

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