Project or Program Assistant (Sustainability/Social Impact)
Project or Program Assistant (Sustainability/Social Impact)
  • Amersfoort, Nederland
  • 15 april 2025

Entrepreneurial professional with 6+ years of business management
experience in the hospitality sector, including team leadership, strategic
planning, and customer engagement. Recently completed a Master’s in
Sustainable Business Transition in the Netherlands, gaining a strong foundation
in ESG principles, circular economy, and corporate sustainability strategies.
Brings a practical mindset and a fresh sustainability perspective, with a strong
motivation to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven work.

Categorie
E-mail
vhpardob@gmail.com
Telefoonnummer
0618168874

Opleiding

Master in Sustainable Business Transition @ HOGESCHOOL UTRECHT
aug 2022 — aug 2024
Intern researcher @ PURDUE UNIVERSITY - Indiana, United States
jan 2017 — okt 2025

Scholarship recipient for an
independent research project. Developed a soil moisture sensor kit to optimize irrigation efficiency. Conducted an independent research project, creating a functional prototype.
Presented research findings at the The Colombia Purdue Institute’s
Undergraduate Research Experience (UREP-C)
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette.

Bachelor of Industrial Design @ UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA
feb 2011 — sep 2016

Product and concept design. User-centered design. User insights, innovative business models and problem solving.

Ervaring

Founder and Manager @ Homy Apartamentos
apr 2018 — Huidig

Managed and scaled a short-term rental business with a strong focus
on remote operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Business Based in Bogota, Colombia.
Led a team of 8 employees, optimizing worflows and high service
standards.
Adapted business strategies through benchmarking and improved
occupancy rates

Researcher & Product Designer @ National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, Indiana, United States
jan 2017 — okt 2017

Developed a soil moisture sensor kit to optimize irrigation efficiency.
Conducted an independent research project, creating a functional
prototype.
Applied design thinking and prototyping for practical field use.
Integrated sensor technology and data analysis to enhance water
management.
Collaborated with researchers to ensure scientific and practical
viability.

Designer & Workshops @ Cidemos Corporation (NGO), Bogota, Colombia
feb 2016 — aug 2025

Designed wooden prototypes to assess human rights conditions in
vulnerable Bogotá neighborhoods.
Developed and facilitated workshops with community leaders,
fostering SDGs engagement and social impact.
Development of SDGs diagnosis reports analyzing local conditions to
support advocacy and policy recommendations.

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