MARIA GUADALUPE TEJEDA SAINOS
BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Summary
Professional with over 2 years of experience in developing and improving business plans, as well as identifying and managing new projects and opportunities for the company. I am proactive, eager to learn new skills, and work effectively in a team environment. Highly known as responsible, problem-solving, and creating strategies to drive growth and innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Business Development Specialist
Kiewit
04.2024 - Current
- Secured high-value accounts, create reports to key decision-making, understanding customer needs, and presenting customized solutions tailored to their requirements.
- Utilization of tools and systems such as SAP, Concur, and CRM for project management, client tracking, and budget administration
- Prepare proposals for new projects focused on: Energy, Oil & Gas, and Industrial Markets, ensuring alignment with company strategies and objectives.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams towards achieving common goals, ensuring alignment of objectives across departments.
- Expanded client base by identifying and targeting new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
- Drove process improvements within the organization by assessing current systems and recommending enhancements where needed.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Administrative Coordinator
Kiewit
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders.
- Provided operational support to construction teams, coordinating resources and facilitating communication between departments.
- Utilization of SAP, Concur, P2P, Visio, among other platforms
Co founder
Start Up Mexi Co
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Mexican Start Up focus on helping entrepreneurs to sell their products through e-commerce reaching national and international markets
- Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
All Round General Laborer
Proyecciones Arhu
1 2020 - 01.2022
- Family business - Trading company of medical supplies products and mining industry
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, fostering a collaborative work environment for successful project execution.
Education
Creation And Development of Business - Business Economics
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)
Querétaro City, Querétaro, Mexico 05.2017 - Current
Exchange Studies -
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands 01.2022 - 2022.05
International Trade Course - International Business
University of Toronto
Toronto 05.2016 - 2016.05
Skills
Time Management
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Customer Service
Active Listening
Problem Solving
Flexibility and Adaptability
Business Analysis
CRM Management
Client acquisition
Identify New Business Opportunities
Staff Training
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Software
CRM
SAP
Concur
Microsoft Office
P2P
Certification
Carnero Leadership ITESM
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer social work at "Unión de Minusvalidos" help with activities for blind people, donations and rehabilitation. (2017)
Social Service at Tzibanza helping them with education for their children, such as english, math, computer, science, physical education, dancing, social media campaign improving infraestructure, among others. (2019)
Part of the Representative team of ITESM campus Querétaro, since 2016 to 2023.
Treasurer, Collaborator, SALDE, 2017, Present, Part of the student group of Creation and Development of Business, organizing events, conferences, ways to improve the major at school.
Accomplishments
Semifinalist of INC Monterrey, the biggest contest and event among Latin America for entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Participant and Finalist of Trepcamp (Summer 2021)
Trained Swimming for over +12 years
Swimming
Since age of 12, I used to train swimming in a professional level till college graduation
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
Kiewit
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Kiewit
06.2023 - 04.2024
Exchange Studies -
Maastricht University
01.2022 - 2022.05
Google Ads
11-2021
INC Monterrey Acelerator
11-2021
Trepcamp (Creating Entrepreneurial Superstars)
08-2021
Co founder
Start Up Mexi Co
01.2021 - 06.2023
HUB Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
01-2020
Startup Weekend TechStars
05-2019
Creation And Development of Business - Business Economics
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)
05.2017 - Current
Carnero Leadership ITESM
05-2016
International Trade Course - International Business
University of Toronto
05.2016 - 2016.05
All Round General Laborer
Proyecciones Arhu
1 2020 - 01.2022
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