SARA MARÍA LAGUNA MÉNDEZ
Bioeconomy Master's Graduate
Stuttgart
Summary
Bioeconomy Master's graduate from TU Munich with strong work experience and deep commitment to driving sustainable practices in businesses. Equipped with knowledge and skills to contribute to advancement of environmentally-friendly solutions. Passion for intersection of business and sustainability drives me to seek opportunities to apply expertise in developing innovative strategies that promote economic growth while minimizing environmental impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Sustainability Intern
DHL Freight
10.2022 - 8 2023
- Led the coordination of sustainable subcontractor certification in 12 countries, conducted data analysis to assess sustainable practices and technologies, and optimized the certification process
- Developed a scorecard to measure sustainability performance in 12 countries, tracking CO2 emissions (scope 1 to scope 3), green transportation technologies, efficient building certifications and revenues from sustainable products
- Market analysis for insetting projects in heavy-duty transportation sector
- Creation of knowledge-sharing spaces in MS Teams and communication initiatives to promote sustainability in the transportation sector
Circular Economy Research Assistant
Technical University of Munich
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Research on digital technologies and smart circular strategies, European Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan and European directives and regulations
- Developed content for the EuroTech initiative, a strategic alliance of six leading European technical universities committed to advancing innovation and research
Various Commercial Positions
DHL Express
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Field Sales Account Executive in Aguascalientes, Mexico (Oct 2018 - Nov 2019): Conducted daily customer visits to maintain and expand relationships, leading to a 56% increase in domestic revenue and a 12% increase in export revenue year over year
- Sales Field Account Executive - Special Assignment in Guadalajara, Mexico (May 2018 - September 2018): Managed a portfolio of domestic and international e-commerce customers, resolving issues and identifying new opportunities, resulting in 26% revenue growth in six months
- Account Executive in Mexico City, Mexico (Jan 2017 - May 2018): Supported SMEs with domestic and international operations by developing logistics solutions, achieving 49% growth in import revenue compared to the previous year
- Multichannel Account Executive in Mexico City, Mexico (Jun 2015 - Jan 2017): Recovered lost customers through strategic win-back efforts and identified service improvement opportunities to improve customer satisfaction
Education
Master of Science - Bioeconomy
Technical University of Munich
Straubing, Germany 05.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Business
Escuela Bancaria Y Comercial
Mexico City 05.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
CRM Software
Research (Qualitative & Quantitative)
Data Analysis
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Communication
Environmental data analysis
Project Coordination
Certification
Greenomy Academy: Deep Dive on the Double Materiality Assessment for CSRD Reporting
Timeline
Sustainability Intern
DHL Freight
10.2022 - 8 2023
Circular Economy Research Assistant
Technical University of Munich
10.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Bioeconomy
Technical University of Munich
05.2021 - 09.2024
Various Commercial Positions
DHL Express
06.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Business
Escuela Bancaria Y Comercial
05.2011 - 06.2015
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