Viviana Vallejo

27 East 37 St., 2nd Floor | New York, NY 10016 |C: 917-362-3119 vv100f024@westpo
st.net
Senior Consultant
Deeply accomplished and results-driven executive, motivated by internal standard
s of excellence to overachieve expectations and exceed all set goals. Broad corp
orate finance knowledge, highly effective as project manager and implementing co
mplex projects, large-scale cost savings, and improved organizational productivi
ty and performance. Master of Science in Finance. Qualifications include:
Project Portfolio Management
Costing Systems & Cost Saving Initiatives
Business Case Development
Network & Relationship Building
Corporate/Operational Finance
Advanced Excel Skills
Experience
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Cali, Colombia
Business Development Executive/ Project Manager
3/2009 - 11/2010
Recruited as project manager for a $3 million project to manage day-to-day opera
tional aspects by applying PMI methodology. Controlled project budget, analyzing
profitability, bill rates and utilization. Earned a promotion 6 months after hi
re as Business Developer responsible for sales and marketing of consultancy serv
ices.
Selected Achievements:
Instituted a standardized practice of project management. Improved controls to o
btain satisfactory effects in terms of costs, time and quality.
Implemented business development plan meeting $750 thousand first-year sales goa
l. Interfaced directly with clients' top-level executives, negotiated high-dolla
r contracts, and coordinated implementation.
FRANQUICIAS Y ESTRATEGIAS, Cali, Colombia
Financial Director
11/2007 - 3/2009
Recruited to create financial models in different business scenarios for franchi
sors and franchisees. Educated clients on financial concepts and margin contribu
ting strategies.
Selected Achievements:
Lead financial consulting and field marketing programs, oversaw strategic cost s
aving initiatives and service delivery.
Played key role closing 15 contracts between 2007 and 2009 valued at $400 thousa
nd.
ARD - USAID, Cali, Colombia
Project Specialist
8/2006 - 11/2007
Employed as a project specialist to assess and manage projects to increase compe
titiveness and generate employment in sustainable licit projects sponsored by th
e United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Selected Achievements:
Assessed and managed projects that resulted in the creation of 2,000 full time j
obs. Supervised 200 projects in small and medium enterprises.
CENTRO NACIONAL DE PRODUCTIVIDAD, Cali, Colombia
Associate Consultant
4/2005 - 8/2006
Executed technical consulting on cost saving projects to support companies to me
et the challenges of exposure to international business.
Selected Achievements:
Played key role delivering project savings for more than $20 million in a premie
re health organization. Trained, developed, and led a 100 person technical team
on cost saving methodologies.
Collaborated with senior consulting team to implement plan to reduce variable co
sts; saving $5 million in a multinational printing company through aggressive ne
gotiation of contracts and cost reduction strategies.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANIA, Cali, Colombia
Sr. Industrial Engineer/ Productivity Engineer/ Financial Analyst
5/1999 - 4/2005
Earned fast-track promotions through increasingly responsible executive position
s in this $15 billion company. Promoted and transitioned through 6 roles in 6 ye
ars gaining tremendous business experience.
Selected Achievements:
Oversaw manufacturing budget development and management reporting. Reduced overh
ead expenses delivering $1 million savings in operational expenses.
Strengthened key operational metrics, cut working labor costs 25% and increased
plant productivity by implementing continuous improvement tools while supervisin
g a team of 200 workers.
Performed cost simulations leading to 4 new product offerings within 2 years wit
h improved margins.
SAP instructor and local expert when implementing FI module.
Education & Training
UNIVERSIDAD ICESI, Cali, Colombia
Master of Science in Finance (in progress), degree expected 8/2011
STUART SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, IL
International Finance, Investments, Derivatives (offered by the Illinois Institu
te of Technology for the Master of Finance Program offered by Universidad ICESI)
7/2008
UNIVERSIDAD SAN BUENAVENTURA, Cali, Colombia
Certificate Program in Business Administration (2 year certified program)
6/2004
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA, Cali, Colombia
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (5 year certified program)
9/2000
Recent Professional Training: Completed numerous courses and seminars in project
management, corporate finance, cost management, sales strategies, lean manufact
uring, teamwork, and leadership.
Community Involvement: Active member of the Latin American and Caribbean Women N
etwork since 2007.