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ISLEAN EMILENA BEATRIZ ARGUETA BULL

ISLEAN EMILENA BEATRIZ ARGUETA BULL

Bid Manager
Guatemala

Summary

Experienced with managing complex processes from inception to completion. Utilizes project management and strategic planning skills to create winning proposals. Knowledge of building strong client relationships and leading cross-functional teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Bid Manager

Capgemini Business Services
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage up to date more than 30 bid processes
  • Developed and managed comprehensive bid strategies to secure multimillion-dollar contracts across diverse sectors.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to assemble accurate and competitive bid proposals, ensuring alignment with client requirements and deadlines.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to refine bidding tactics and enhance proposal effectiveness.
  • Utilized advanced project management software to track bid progress, streamline workflows, and maintain documentation integrity throughout the bidding process.
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices for bid preparation and submission, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Conducted detailed risk assessments for potential projects, identifying critical factors that influenced bidding decisions and outcomes.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration during the bidding process, enhancing communication and efficiency.
  • Worked creatively and analytically in problem-solving environment, internally and with clients.
  • Implemented an organized system for tracking and reporting bid progress to senior management, keeping the entire organization informed of ongoing efforts.
  • Ensured compliance to all legal requirements throughout the entire bid process, mitigating potential risks associated with contractual obligations.

Technical Operations Manager

SAP Commerce Cloud/ Capgemini CIS Guatemala
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Team manager, in charge of the 6 project managers in the Americas team.
  • Managed over 40 projects.
  • Led the successful migration of critical systems to cloud-based platforms, reducing overall IT costs.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize technical operations, ensuring seamless implementation of system upgrades and enhancements.
  • Managed incident resolution processes, collaborating with engineering teams to diagnose and rectify service disruptions promptly.
  • Developed and maintained operational documentation, providing clarity on procedures and workflows for team efficiency.
  • Oversaw deployment of software updates, coordinating schedules to minimize impact on business operations while maximizing system performance.
  • Facilitated regular communication with stakeholders regarding project status updates, ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines for technical initiatives.
  • Oversaw daily operational activities within the technical department, including resource allocation, workload distribution, and priority setting.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects concurrently while maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
  • Ensured compliance with industry best practices and regulatory standards by conducting regular audits and assessments.

Volunteer Treasurer

Seventh Day Adventist Church
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records of church funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations.
  • Collaborated with leadership in strategic planning sessions to align funding strategies with mission objectives, enhancing long-term sustainability of community programs.
  • Oversaw the preparation of annual budgets, collaborating with various ministries to align financial resources with organizational goals.
  • Conducted regular audits of church finances, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity.
  • Facilitated monthly finance committee meetings, providing detailed reports on income, expenses, and overall financial health of the organization.

Volunteer Project Coordinator

Mi-Médico ONG
07.2016 - 12.2021
  • Help one Saturday a month in the registration and statistics and in the projects department of a non-profit organization that takes medical days to the places with the most need of Guatemala throughout the year
  • Coordinated project schedules, resources, and information to ensure timely completion of deliverables while maintaining clear communication among team members.

Financial and Administrative Manager

Food Wagen International Guatemala
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • General management of the project
  • Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts
  • Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met
  • Supervise employees who do financial reporting and budgeting
  • Review company financial reports and seek ways to reduce production costs
  • General human resources management
  • Facilites planning and maintenance
  • Develop organizational goals
  • Managed administrative functions, including scheduling shifts and ensuring adequate staffing levels to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, utilizing inventory management software to track stock levels and minimize waste.
  • Coordinated logistics for product deliveries, ensuring timely distribution while adhering to food safety regulations and compliance standards.
  • Developed and implemented administrative procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced processing time for internal communications.
  • Monitored food safety protocols within the facility, conducting regular inspections and training sessions to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.

Business Solutions Coordinator

Enzacta Guatemala
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
07.2011 - 06.2016
  • Manage the delivery of business cases, project scope and requirements documents, test plans, and roll out communications.
  • Recruitment projects for sales personnel
  • Sales Training Projects
  • Ensure line of business priorities
  • Balance the customer’s requirements with product constraints

Assistant Professor

Universidad Galileo
Guatemala City, Departamento De Guatemala
07.2014 - 09.2014
  • Assist in all requirements of Quality Statistics class

Temporary Operations Assistant

APL Logistics Guatemala
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
10.2010 - 12.2010
  • Review of purchase orders
  • Enter purchase orders in the company's system
  • Filing all documentation by the end of the year

Temporary Procurement Assistant

US Embassy
Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala
08.2009 - 10.2009
  • Assist with all the activities of the end of fiscal year 2009
  • Assisted in procurement processes by collecting and analyzing vendor quotes, ensuring compliance with regulations and budget constraints.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess pricing trends, contributing to informed decision-making on sourcing strategies.

Education

MBA - Business Administration in Finance Orientation

Universidad Galileo
Guatemala City, GU
01.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Galileo
Guatemala City, GU
01.2010 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Colegio Royalty
Guatemala City, GU
01.2007 - 11.2009

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Strategic business planning

Strategic decision-making

Detail-oriented approach

Organizational time strategies

Collaborative team management

Certification

Scrum Master Certification - Coursera

Personal Information

  • Driving License: Driver’s License Type B
  • Visa Status: US Visa B1/B2

Timeline

Google Project Management - Coursera

02-2025

Project Management: The Basics for Success - University of California Irvine

07-2024

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management - University of Virginia

03-2024

Bid Manager

Capgemini Business Services
10.2022 - Current

Scrum Master Certification - Coursera

07-2022

Giving Helpful Feedback – Coursera

09-2021

Technical Operations Manager

SAP Commerce Cloud/ Capgemini CIS Guatemala
08.2018 - 09.2022

Volunteer Treasurer

Seventh Day Adventist Church
05.2018 - 12.2021

Costs planning at NU-CHEF Guatemala

05-2017

Financial and Administrative Manager

Food Wagen International Guatemala
08.2016 - 07.2018

Volunteer Project Coordinator

Mi-Médico ONG
07.2016 - 12.2021

Strategic Planning: How to build a plan of Internationalization, FINPYME, AMCHAM GUATEMALA

06-2016

Strategic Marketing, Integra Consulting Guatemala

12-2015

Leadership Skills in Business, Xovem Internacional Guatemala

12-2014

Assistant Professor

Universidad Galileo
07.2014 - 09.2014

MBA - Business Administration in Finance Orientation

Universidad Galileo
01.2014 - 12.2015

Business Solutions Coordinator

Enzacta Guatemala
07.2011 - 06.2016

Temporary Operations Assistant

APL Logistics Guatemala
10.2010 - 12.2010

Workshop Certifications ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18000, Latin American Conventions EMI for Students of Industrial Engineering

06-2010

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Galileo
01.2010 - 12.2013

Temporary Procurement Assistant

US Embassy
08.2009 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

Colegio Royalty
01.2007 - 11.2009

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