Marvin Bladimir Alvarenga Alvarenga
Chalatenango, Chalatenango,El Salvador
Summary
Professional with experience in project management for international organizations such as UNICEF and Plan International. I have led national projects, managing significant budgets, and am known for ensuring successful project execution and goal achievement. Passionate about contributing to community development and improving living conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Handler
Zoom Recruitment (United Parcel Service, Australia)
Sydney
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies prior to loading and unloading.
- Provided assistance in maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols set by the company management team.
- Verified accuracy of product codes before loading into containers or vehicles.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Communicated with carriers concerning pick-up times and routes for deliveries.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
Sales and Customer Service Assistant
Doyles on the Wharf
Sydney, Australia
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assistance with daily inventory of supplies necessary for operations
- Customer service
- Support to the manager when required with bar/café activities
- Responsible for the daily operation of the bar/restaurant three days a week
- Restaurant sales responsibility one day a week
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to meet customer needs.
- Adjusted bills and refunded money to resolve customers' service or billing complaints.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently using cash registers and other point of sale systems.
National Project Manager
Plan International -UNICEF- Ministry of Education
Chalatenango, El Salvador
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Creation of the project "Access to quality educational services and recovery of basic learning for migrant girls, boys, and adolescents in transit" in the SAP system for financial and programmatic monitoring, as well as in the PMERL system for tracking compliance with results according to the standards of Plan International El Salvador.
- Creation, execution, and monitoring of project activities according to its logical framework.
- Full execution of a budget of $491,187 US dollars according to the agreed terms in the project.
- Active participation in national tender processes, local purchases, and negotiations with project suppliers.
- Coordinate meetings and/or activities with the institutions involved in the project: Plan International, UNICEF, Ministry of Education, as well as with the beneficiaries: Departmental Education Directorates, Schools, and Teachers.
- Management and coordination of transportation and storage for the acquired supplies during the project.
- Creation, execution, and monitoring of a logistical plan with Plan International, the Ministry of Education, and UNICEF for the delivery of materials in the beneficiary departments.
- Authorization management for the visibility of reproduced materials.
- Lead and coordinate a support team composed of eight individuals who collaborated with the project.
- Preparation of descriptive progress and closure technical reports for the project, as well as the creation of financial progress and closure reports.
- Support all the processes of purchasing, handling, and delivering materials for the project, as well as all internal processes, meeting logs, and other activities conducted to ensure a successful audit.
- Maintain close communication with representatives of UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, suppliers, and Plan International to ensure the overall success of the project.
- Innovate and seek agile, effective, and efficient solutions throughout the project execution.
Technical Officer for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, and Humanitarian Assistance
Plan International
Chalatenango, El Salvador
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Managing the Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, and Human Mobility program in the Chalatenango programs unit, executing a budget of $160,620.00 US Dollars
- Coordinate activities, meetings, and events with Departmental and Municipal Committees of Civil Protection, ADESCOS (Community Development Associations), municipalities, and government institutions responsible for Civil Protection and disaster risk prevention.
- Financial and administrative monitoring of the project, Assistance in project tendering and procurement
- Implementation of the GEWE project in partnership with the World Food Programme for an amount of $116,207.00 dollars, preparation of progress reports, final technical reports, and financial reports.
- Execution of the emergency project 'Humanitarian response for migrant, displaced, and returned children" founded by UNICEF and Plan International
- Preparation of financial and narrative reports following UNICEF guidelines, Regional financial assistant for PO Protected Steps for the countries of Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, in agreement with Save the Children El Salvador and Honduras (Project funded by ECHO), Coordination with other NGOs involved in projects with Plan, Compliance with USAID guidelines
Project Administrator
Plan International
Chalatenango, El Salvador
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Budget preparation and execution
- Distribution and monitoring of weekly investment
- Preparation of administrative and financial reports for the partner and consumption by Plan International El Salvador
- Financial and administrative support for all project operations
- Project supply chain management in line with planned investment
- Management and distribution of purchases
- Coordination with institutions related or involved in the project
- Support for beneficiaries through cash transfers to beneficiary families
Project Administrator
Plan International
Chalatenango, El Salvador
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Budget preparation
- Project budget management ($444,624.00)
- Responsible for project daily operations logistics and procurement
- Purchase order creation and negotiation with suppliers
- Development of distribution routes for food assistance beneficiaries of the project
- Budget modifications
- Administrative support for all project processes
- Gathering information based on criteria established by the partner and logistics for delivery to families receiving humanitarian assistance through the UNHCR 2020 Project
- Ensuring compliance with ACNUR regulations for the acquisition of goods and services
Consultant Administrative
Plan International
Chalatenango, El Salvador
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitoring the overall project budget
- Creation of requisitions, request for quotations, purchase order creation, preparation of expense requests, logistics for acquisition and receipt of goods and services, support in the preparation of financial reports
Education
Data Analytics -
Google
Online01.2024
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Cass Training International College
Sydney, Australia01-2024
Master's in Business Management And Administration With A Specialization in Project Management - Project Management
European Postgraduate Center / University of Alcalá De Henares in Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain01.2022
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Technological University of El Salvador (UTEC)
El Salvador09-2020
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Project Planning
- Work Flow Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Financial Administration
- Staff Training and Motivation
- Expense Reports
- Budget Preparation
- Budget Control
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Administrative Management
- Emergency Response Training
- Team player
- Problem Resolution
- Result focused
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Troubleshooting
- Communication Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in driving both four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles.
- Completed courses in gender equality and climate change at UNCC:Learn
- Course on migrant childhood offered by ISNA.
- Diploma in Project Management from PM4ngos.
- Project Formulation, Evaluation, and Management in International Cooperation from Universidad Francisco Gavidia.
- Completed training on the sensitization processes of new masculinities by Plan International.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freight Handler
Zoom Recruitment (United Parcel Service, Australia)
12.2023 - 01.2024
Sales and Customer Service Assistant
Doyles on the Wharf
06.2023 - 12.2023
National Project Manager
Plan International -UNICEF- Ministry of Education
10.2022 - 04.2023
Technical Officer for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, and Humanitarian Assistance
Plan International
08.2021 - 10.2022
Project Administrator
Plan International
11.2020 - 07.2021
Project Administrator
Plan International
01.2020 - 11.2020
Consultant Administrative
Plan International
09.2019 - 12.2019
Data Analytics -
Google
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Cass Training International College
Master's in Business Management And Administration With A Specialization in Project Management - Project Management
European Postgraduate Center / University of Alcalá De Henares in Madrid, Spain
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Technological University of El Salvador (UTEC)
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