Laura Yepes


About Me

MBA graduate in Operations & Supply Chain Management with a keen interest in driving operational excellence and efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Location

Houston, TX
Pereira, Colombia
Education
    The University of Texas at San Antonio
    August 2023 - December 2024
    degree
    MBA
    major
    Business Administration
    Universidad Libre Seccional Pereira
    January 2014 - December 2019
Work Experience
    UTSA
    Admissions Graduate Assistant
    San Antonio, TX, United States, 78299
    August 2023 - December 2024
    company
    UTSA
    title
    Admissions Graduate Assistant
    overview
    • Processed and evaluated admissions applications for over 900 applicants per semester, ensuring all required documents were complete and accurate. • Reviewed applicants credentials, including academic records and letters of recommendation, for more than 50% of applicants, summarizing key findings in reports for leadership review. • Maintained and updated applicant databases, tracked application statuses, and generated detailed reports using Microsoft Excel and Salesforce to support decision-making by the admissions team. • Analyzed and compared data from previous years, including the number of applications received and demographic information, to provide insights and recommendations to the Assistant Dean of the UTSA Carlos Alvarez School of Business. • Developed various data analysis projects to identify trends in admissions metrics, forecast application volumes, and evaluate the impact of targeted recruitment initiatives, presenting actionable insights to the admissions office.
    White Cap
    Operations Intern
    San Antonio, TX, United States, 78299
    May 2024 - August 2024
    Dismar AAG
    Logistics & Operations Specialist
    August 2020 - September 2023
    American Inst For Foreign Study
    Exchange Student
    Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
    March 2020 - February 2021
    SIKA
    Business/Logistics Intern
    Dosquebradas, RIS, Colombia
    May 2019 - December 2019
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Fun Fact

When I was 20, I spent a year in the U.S. as an Au Pair, living with a host family. I wanted to explore the world, immerse myself in a new culture, and learn a new language. That adventure turned into the best time of my life, and along the way, I gained a second family.

Skills
AdaptabilityAttention to DetailBrand ManagementBudgeting SkillsBusiness AdministrationBusiness EfficiencyBusiness PartnershipsBusiness Process ImprovementCommercial KnowledgeCommunication SkillsConstruction EngineeringContent CreationCoordination SkillsCreativityCultural DiversityCustomer Relationship ManagementCustomer SatisfactionData AnalysisDatabasesDecision Making SkillsDemographicsEnterprise Resource PlanningEntrepreneurshipExpeditingForecasting SkillsFundraisingInnovationJust in TimeKnowledge of CampaignsLeadershipLogistics OperationsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)MetricsMicrosoft ExcelNegotiation SkillsOrder ProcessingPartner Relationship ManagementPrioritization of RequirementsProcurement ManagementRecruitmentRegulatory ComplianceSalesforce.ComSchedulingService QualityServicing and Car MechanicsSocial IntegrationSocial MediaStakeholder ManagementStock ControlStrategic ThinkingStreamlineSupply Chain ManagementTeam ManagementTillage ProcessTime ManagementTraining Activities
Volunteer
    Soñar Despierto
    January 2010 - January 2018