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Maria I Nuñez Ascanio

Madrid

Summary

Experienced Project Administrator & Operations Specialist with a strong background in project coordination, HR support, and cost optimization. Proficient in streamlining workflows, overseeing supplier contracts, and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in onboarding/offboarding, payroll support, and recruitment, utilizing tools such as Asana, HR documentation, and vendor negotiations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business & Travel Shared Services Coordinator

Citibank
02.2023 - 09.2023

Responsibilities: Key Achievements:

  • Managed business travel and shared services, ensuring operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Oversaw supplier contracts, ensuring service delivery, compliance, and performance evaluation.
  • Led onboarding and offboarding processes, handling workspace assignments and ID issuance.
  • Assisted in payroll verification, ensuring accuracy in outsourced personnel payments.
  • Maintained HR records and documentation, supporting audits and compliance requirements.
  • Implemented digital archiving and records management, improving data accessibility and security.

Optimized vendor contracts, achieving a 20% reduction in costs.
Led an archiving and digital transformation initiative, reducing paper usage and storage costs by 20%.

Global Account Administrator

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
09.2021 - 12.2022

Responsibilities: Key Achievements:

  • Managed project logistics, supplier compliance, and contract administration for international service agreements.
  • Led supplier audits and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Oversaw budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking for engineering service projects.
  • Assisted in HR workforce documentation management and payroll tracking for project teams.
  • Optimized financial tracking and reporting workflows, ensuring budget adherence.

Automated tracking and reporting systems, increasing operational accuracy by 15%.
Streamlined supplier qualification processes, reducing approval time by 20%.
Improved financial reporting and cost control, enhancing budget adherence and forecasting accuracy.

Operations & Travel Manager

Kenes Tours
09.2016 - 11.2019
Responsibilities:
  • Managed logistics and travel coordination for corporate and VIP groups across multiple international locations.
  • Negotiated supplier agreements, overseeing hotel bookings, transport, and event coordination.
  • Led operations for the Latin American market, representing top-tier clients.
  • Ensured compliance with tourism regulations and quality control measures.
Key Achievements:

Negotiated supplier agreements, achieving an 18% cost reduction.
Expanded business operations in Latin America, increasing revenue streams.
Optimized travel logistics, reducing operational inefficiencies and improving client satisfaction.

Education

Master’s in Education -

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana

Post graduate in Human Resources Management -

IMF-Smart Education

Bachelor’s in Business & Travel Management -

Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt

Skills

  • Effective Project Coordination
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Operational Support
  • Workflow Enhancement
  • Budget Reduction Initiatives
  • Staffing Solutions
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Fleet Logistics Management
  • Equipment Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Analytical Reporting
  • Proficiency in Project Management Tools
  • Employee Records Administration
  • Process improvement

Certification

  • HR Payroll & Fundamentals Certification, LinkedIn Learning, 2025
  • Scrum Project PMP Fundamentals, Core Network, Madrid, 2024
  • Supply Chain Management Certification, Grupo Colón, 2021

Locations

  • Madrid, Spain
  • Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Campeche, Mexico
  • Caracas, Venezuela

Personal Information

  • Spanish
  • British
  • Venezuelan

Timeline

Business & Travel Shared Services Coordinator

Citibank
02.2023 - 09.2023

Global Account Administrator

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
09.2021 - 12.2022

Operations & Travel Manager

Kenes Tours
09.2016 - 11.2019

Post graduate in Human Resources Management -

IMF-Smart Education

Bachelor’s in Business & Travel Management -

Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt

Master’s in Education -

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Maria I Nuñez Ascanio