Oscar Duran
@oscarduran1
General Manager at Ferretería Dupar who grew peak-season monthly sales 317% and automates business operations with AI.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
At Ferretería Dupar, I lead procurement, inventory, finance, operations and staff. I organized more than 10,000 SKUs by turnover, led 317% growth in peak-season monthly sales and implemented Siigo ERP.
At Hotel Oasis de la Tatacoa, I run pricing, sales channels and operations; the hotel ranked #1 on TripAdvisor in its area. I also built an automated booking system with Google Sheets and Apps Script, and use Python and AI to replace repetitive work with practical tools.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Hotel Oasis de la Tatacoa
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Run a family-owned hotel end to end, including pricing, costs, sales channels and operations. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor in its area and rated 8.2/10 on Booking.com.
General Manager
Ferretería Dupar S.A.S.
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Lead procurement, inventory, finance, operations and staff at a family-owned distributor of industrial fluid systems. Organized 10,000+ SKUs by turnover, negotiated with suppliers, and led 317% growth in peak-season monthly sales.
Owner & Manager
Serenity Suites Casa Boutique
Nov 2022 - Aug 2026 (3 years 9 months)
Acquired the brand and leased the property, turning it into a 10-room guesthouse. Increased high-season monthly revenue by 350% and analyzed bookings to adjust pricing and distribution channels.
Worked with planners on the full order cycle, tracking production at factories in China, India and Southeast Asia through to warehouse arrival. Coordinated with ocean freight and warehouse teams to resolve issues and schedule deliveries.
Cashier & Barista
The Sutton Place Hotel
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Handled cash, managed shop inventory, and provided service to high-profile guests while studying at Arbutus College.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB)
Degree in Economics, Economics
2020 - 2025
Degree in Economics from Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, completed between February 2020 and June 2025.
Arbutus College
Co-op Diploma in Business, International Business
2018 - 2019
Co-op Diploma in Business (International Business) from Arbutus College, including a professional placement at Article.
EC English Language Centres
Intensive English, English
Grade: C1
Intensive English course completed at C1 level.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ColombiaAuthorized to work in
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