Industrial Engineer with experience in operations strategy, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about improving workflows, enhancing team performance, and aligning operational efficiency with creative output. Fast learner, highly organized, and motivated by continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Natalia Bobadilla Torres

Industrial Engineer with experience in operations strategy, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about improving workflows, enhancing team performance, and aligning operational efficiency with creative output. Fast learner, highly organized, and motivated by continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

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Industrial Engineer with experience in operations strategy, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about improving workflows, enhancing team performance, and aligning operational efficiency with creative output. Fast learner, highly organized, and motivated by continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Manager at Tropical Systems & Design INC
March 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Managed purchasing, sales, and export logistics for chemical, equipment, and construction materials across the U.S. and Caribbean, overseeing an average monthly trade volume of $40K USD. Coordinated LTL/FTL shipments, prepared export and IMO/Hazmat documentation, and ensured full compliance with transportation and safety regulations. Supervised supplier sourcing, quotations, invoicing, and credit/account applications, strengthening CRM practices and optimizing internal tracking systems, achieving a 30% efficiency improvement. Negotiated supplier contracts, coordinated order fulfillment and deliveries, and maintained long-term partnerships using QuickBooks and Excel for financial and operational control.
Corporate Strategy Intern at Ecopetrol S.A.
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Supported cross-functional strategic projects for the Finance, M&A, and Operations teams, developing data-driven insights and executive presentations to inform high-level decision-making. Conducted benchmarking and financial analysis of more than 14 global companies across the oil, gas, and telecommunications sectors to guide Ecopetrol’s Strategy 2040 initiatives. Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards and VBA automations, streamlining corporate reporting processes and reducing manual workload by over 40%.
Administrative Assistant at Agrotodo S.A.S.
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Processed billing and administrative records using Siigo and Excel. Provided customer support to improve client satisfaction.
Academic Monitor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Supported teaching in Human Talent Management, Plant Distribution, and Simulation courses.
Volunteer at Indigenous Communities Projects (Ríos Muco & Guarrojo)
March 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Supported sugarcane production and solar photovoltaic solution projects; contributed to community development activities.

Education

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Cali
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2025
Intensive English Program (IEP) at Valencia College – Orlando, FL
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Qualifications

ONSET Certification: English B2 & German A2
August 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Leading Digital Transformation – MIT
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Scrum Foundation Professional Certification (SFPC) – CertiProf
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Explorer Program – Banco Santander
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Líderes en Cadena – Maxwell Leadership
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Certificate of Achievement – English Level B2 (MET)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services