Paula Duarte
@pauladuarte
Strategy and operations leader driving cross-functional programs and measurable operational improvements.
ArgentinaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategy and operations professional with experience leading cross-functional initiatives across global corporations, startups and consulting environments. I translate strategic objectives into structured operational plans, improving collaboration and scaling initiatives across distributed teams in the US and LATAM.
My background includes program and project management, stakeholder alignment, change management and operational process improvement. I have led technology and marketing initiatives, implemented agile workflows, managed full project lifecycles, and coordinated regional campaigns while delivering measurable organizational impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project & Program Manager
CarbonWeb
Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Led cross-functional technology initiatives to improve delivery coordination across product and engineering teams, implemented agile workflows to increase operational efficiency and managed full project lifecycle from kickoff to delivery.
Regional Project Manager
Avon
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Coordinated regional brand and communications campaigns across LATAM, adapting global campaigns to local markets and managing 360-degree campaign execution and budget allocation.
Coordinated cross-functional marketing and consulting initiatives and led migration of project management workflows from Excel/SharePoint to Monday.com, improving tracking and reporting across programs.
Purchasing Coordinator
La Plata Steel
Jan 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Led supplier negotiations and procurement operations, managed international trade processes and conducted purchasing analysis to support finance, logistics and commercial teams.
Import Analyst
La Plata Steel
Jul 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Managed international supplier relationships and coordinated logistics, sourcing operations and international payments to support supply chain planning and machinery investments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EADA Business School
Master in International Leadership, International Leadership
Completed a Master in International Leadership at EADA Business School, focusing on global leadership and cross-cultural management.
Universidad del CEMA
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2020 - 2021
Completed an MBA program at Universidad del CEMA, covering advanced business administration and management topics.
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication, Social Communication
2011 - 2018
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication with coursework in media, communications and public relations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ArgentinaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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