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Leonardo Germano, PMP leonardojosegermano@gmail.com ∙ LinkedIn
210-4278470 ∙ Cedar Park, TX 78613
Summary
Engineering Professional
Versatile leader with technical skills and global experience with large-scale companies in the industrial
sector.
Solid history of designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes. Track record of developing and
maintaining operations and manufacturing systems. Proven success improving processes and elevating output,
quality, customer satisfaction, and employee morale to all-time bests. Demonstrated ability to deliver an unparalleled
record of accountability-based leadership. Expert at maximizing profitand business growth by leading cross-functional
teams of skilled engineers and operators. Specialized in material resources planning activities involving production,
inventory, or network control. Skilled at overseeing installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment.
Proven success planning, executing, and finalizing multiple projects while complying with budgetand time constraints.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
● CNC Programming
● Engineering Industrialization
● Data Collection & Analysis
● Strategic Planning
● Industrial Instrumentation
● Process Automation
● Lean Manufacturing
● CAD 3D Modeling &
Simulation
● Digital Control System
● Business Acumen
● Machining Processes
● Problem Solving
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Designed systems for transfer of materials as well as transported chains and systems of rollers.
● Manufactured furnaces and managed heat treatment of metals.
● Organized ISO 9000 manuals, quality, maintenance, industrial, security and operative practices in different areas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Forja Uno CA, Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar State, Venezuela 2013 – Present
Operation Manager
Oversee all aspects of process engineering and analyze budget variances while acting as a Cost Account Manager.
Formulate and execute robust strategies to improve system functionality and quality. Identify new opportunities and
offer strong recommendations to drive changes, process development, and improvement. Develop commercialization
project schedules and deliver new products within budget and on time while working through barriers. Evaluate
operational performance metrics, perform post-project reviews, and monitor expenses to approved budget. Steer
estimating efforts, define project structure, and generate documents for service delivery projects by liaising with
customers and partners. Supervise high-performing teams of 10 to 15 engineers to manage production and execute
sales analysis.
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● Streamlined work processes, improved outcomes, and resolved all problems in complex situations by
organizing right people at right time.
● Setup the Drafting and Programming Department to deliver technical support.
● Simplified fabrication, job tracking, tooling design, and new processes by removing needless or redundant
steps.
● Managed budgets between $100K to $400K.
LA Vela Mall (Grupo David y Canaima Group), Porlamar, Venezuela 2010 – 2012
General Manager
Developed strategic sales, marketing, operating, and work plans year after year. Implemented condominium board
policies and devised effective measures to control investment budgets and track expenses. Coordinated logistics and
maintained inventory control to streamline maintenance processes. Generated detailed reports. elaborated cash
flows, reviewed collections, approved payroll, managed legal cases, and organized permits in line with established
standards. Accomplished all administrative and HR activities in an efficient manner. Directed a cross-functional team
of 200 lawyers.
● Designed innovative methods to improve mall operations and make business more productive.
● Supported renters and homeowners in requested services aswell as addressed users’complaints or requests.
● Identified need for skills improvement and led regular training sessions for newly hired staff that improved
overall work efficiency.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Coordinator, Saint-Gobain, Puerto Ordaz,Venezuela
● Raised maintenance management and production by 30% via an increase in the equipment availability at
86%.
Production Coordinator, Forja Uno CA, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
● Enhanced profitability by 38% while maintaining low investment and end of the dead-time operation.
EDUCATION
Graduate Degree, Specialization in Automation & Control
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre’ Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre' Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Manual Weld Process (SMAW)
Centro Tecnológico De Soldadura Lincoln
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LABVIEW 7 E Practical
National Instruments Corp.
Industrial Mechanical Training
Smeral Puerto Ordaz
3D Machining for Tool Making - EdgeCAM
Instituto Vasco De Tecnología
Numerical Control Machine Operator
Instituto Vasco De Tecnología
Pedagogical Qualification for Professionals
Instituto De Mejoramiento Profesional Del Magisterio
Confined Spaces Safety Training
Norpro Venezuela
Equipment Guarding Safety Training
Norpro Venezuela
Personal Protective Equipment Safety Training
Norpro Venezuela
Power & Hand Tool Safety Training
Norpro Venezuela
Proppants Production Training
Norpro Venezuela
Safety & Health Risk Assessment Tool
Norpro Venezuela
Safety & Senior Management Audit Tool
Norpro Venezuela
AFFILIATIONS
Engineering College of Venezuela, since 1998
LANGUAGES
English, Proficiency | Español, Proficiency | Italiano, Proficiency
