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Paola Garcia

@paolagarcia

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Senior Gas Engineer with expertise in sales and team leadership.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my engineering and sales expertise while fostering team collaboration and driving strategic growth.

I am a Senior Sales Manager and Gas Engineer with extensive experience in the oil fields, particularly recognized for my leadership capabilities in managing teams of up to 30 people. My career has been defined by a strong results-oriented approach, where I have successfully identified and acquired potential clients in both B2B and B2C sectors, offering customized English programs tailored to meet the language training needs of companies and professionals.

Throughout my career, I have led and trained sales teams, sharing effective strategies and techniques to enhance their commercial skills. My ability to guide clients through each stage of the sales process ensures a satisfying experience aligned with their needs. I possess proven experience in customer service and sales management, successfully leading high-performance teams to achieve strategic objectives.

In addition to my sales expertise, I have a solid foundation in gas engineering, having implemented safety standards in oil fields and optimized drilling operations. My educational background includes a B. Eng. in Gas Engineering, complemented by various courses and seminars that enhance my knowledge and skills in the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Sales Manager

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Jamestown English Center

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Identified and acquired potential clients in the B2B and B2C sectors, offering customized English programs tailored to meet language training needs. Led and trained sales teams by sharing effective strategies and sales techniques to enhance commercial skills.

B2B Sales B2C Sales Sales Training Customer Relationship Management English Language Programs

Sales Team Coordinator

Atento

Oct 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years)

Established sales goals and objectives, forecasting results and defining specific targets for each salesperson to ensure a clear focus for the team. Managed the sales process, including report preparation, inquiry handling, orders, and warranties.

Sales Management Team Leadership Sales Forecasting Customer Service

Drilling Supervisor

Terramarine Services C.A

Sep 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Implemented safety standards in oil fields, ensuring compliance in all drilling operations on the assigned rig. Led a team of up to 30 people, making decisions on well design and drilling, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Drilling Team Leadership

Gas Engineering Intern

PDVSA

May 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted detailed drilling simulations to optimize procedures, evaluating various scenarios and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Participated in the selection of suitable drilling sites and in the management of drilling fluids.

Drilling Simulations Operational Management Drilling Fluid Management Well Evaluation Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rafael Maria Baralt National Experimental University

Bachelor of Engineering, Gas Engineering

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Gas Engineering, focusing on the principles and practices of the oil and gas industry. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of gas extraction, processing, and distribution.