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Managed administrative operations for a construction project involving the renovation of Universidad de América (Bogotá), including budget control, procurement, and supplier coordination. Supervised on-site execution, schedule compliance, and progress delivery, ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency.…

Karina Castro

Interior Designer, Designer, Project Manager, +2

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Managed administrative operations for a construction project involving the renovation of Universidad de América (Bogotá), including budget control, procurement, and supplier coordination. Supervised on-site execution, schedule compliance, and progress delivery, ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency.…

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Managed administrative operations for a construction project involving the renovation of Universidad de América (Bogotá), including budget control, procurement, and supplier coordination. Supervised on-site execution, schedule compliance, and progress delivery, ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Manager at Guzman y Gomez

December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

Coordinated daily operations in a high-volume environment; managed schedules, team communication, and workflow; handled administrative processes including roster planning, inventory control, and KPI-based reporting; optimized labor hours, costs, and waste to improve efficiency.

Project Coordinator & Designer (Independent Projects) at Independent Projects

January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024

Coordinated pre-construction planning for remote remodeling and design projects with stakeholders in USA, France, and Ivory Coast; prepared quotes and cost estimates; developed design proposals in AutoCAD and SketchUp; collaborated with clients and teams to define scope and prepare projects for construction.

Administrative Coordinator at Tecnobras SAS

September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Coordinated project documentation, payments, and compliance processes; liaison between site and administrative teams; improved operational control, resource planning, and financial tracking across multiple projects.

Specification & Sales Director at Decorcerámica

May 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021

Managed B2B client portfolio and specification of architectural finishes; coordinated commercial and technical requirements with clients, suppliers, and internal teams; remote client relationship management since 2020 using SAP and Microsoft 365; achieved 200% revenue growth and expanded client database.

Design & Sales Advisor at Almacenes Corona

December 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016

Advised clients on kitchen and bathroom design, including cabinetry specification and space planning; prepared quotations aligned with budgets; managed client relationships throughout sales and project coordination.