Katharina Adams


Location

Chicago, Illinois
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Education
    Northwestern University
    September 2016 - December 2017
    degree
    Master's
    majors
    Business
    Project Management
Work Experience
    Perto S/A
    Engineer assistant
    February 2014 - April 2015
    company
    Perto S/A
    title
    Engineer assistant
    overview
    • Supervised as many as 20 employees to execute new projects in constructing new buildings and expansions. • Created cost control system for entire construction budget; minimized costs by 30% while maintaining high standards. • Negotiated with suppliers and general contractors, wrote and reviewed contracts; saved up to 25% in contract costs. • Built and motivated team to take ownership and focus on results; completed all projects on time and under budget. • Designed tailored floor plan of the Industry site to comply with National Fire and Emergency Department regulations.
    UMA Incorporadora
    Intern
    July 2012 - July 2013
    Ernesto Woebcke
    Intern
    March 2011 - May 2011
Fun Fact

I have lived in South Africa and Switzerland

Passion

Technology, travelling, sports

Skills
Languages
FrenchPortugueseSpanish
Technical skills
AutoCADCanvahtmlMicrosoft Officeruby
Skills
Business DevelopmentLeadershipProject ManagementPublic Speaking
Leadership
    Student Group - Graduation Class of 2015
    Graduation Class Speaker and Financial Leader
    March 2015 - August 2015
    Graduate International Student Association
    Event Coordinator
    October 2016 - December 2017
Hobbies
Reading
Skiing