domingo, 29 de marzo de 2009

RESUME

Karin C. Álvarez L.
114C Street, 68th Av. Phone: +58-261-7385214, Mobile: +58-414-325-258,
e-mail: karincris126@gmail.com

Industrial Engineer, Specialized on Industrial Processes. Thirteen years of experience in the field. Polar Enterprises.

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an Engineering position where my experience and knowledge can be utilized and further developed fully.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS, PLATFORMS, AND TOOLS

1. Software
a. Oracle (6,7,8), DB2, Sybase, SQL Server, IMS, Access, ESSBASE, Brio, Enterprise, Oracle Financials, D2K Tapestry, OEM
2. Systems
a. OS/390, MVS, VM, OS/390, VAX/VMS, UNIX (Solaris, ATX, Sun/OS, IRIX, HP/UX, Linux), Windows 2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS, Mac/OS
3. Hardware
a. IBM Mainframe (360, 370, 30XX, S/390), IBM RS/6000, Sun, SGI, HP UNIX Server, DEC Alpha, Compaq, Dell, Apple Mac.
4. Certifications
a. Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle 8).
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CAREER PROFILE:
1. Creative with effective interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.
2. Strong, coordinating, planning and problem solving abilities.
3. Ability to work under pressure in, time-sensitive, fast-paced environments.
4. Experienced at streamlining systems and operations to enhance productivity.
5. Uncanny ability to handle projects from planning through to execution.
6. Catalyst for transformation and production enhancements.
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EXPERIENCE
Polar Enterprises
1999 - 2008
Industrial Engineer
1. Designed and implemented effective production processes.
2. Created a database, which monitored the validation and calibration of all production equipment.
3. Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value added tasks, adding automation and the development of effective work practices.
4. Performed time studies on production equipment to successfully establish production bottlenecks.
5. Monitored equipment downtime and implemented corrective action procedures.
6. Developed a set of guidelines to reduce costs in the division through value improvement programs.
Cervecería Regional
1996 - 1999
Associate Industrial Engineer
1. Monitored equipment utilization and machine downtime with responsibility for the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
2. Tracked yield loss per machine deviation, coordinating yield improvement groups to gain a 6% yield improvement.
3. Performed equipment installation checks and validations on new equipments.
4. Created an effective filing system to maintain equipment validation data and calibration data.
5. Assisted the technical and non-technical staff with equipment utilization and maintenance.
MONACA, C.A.
1995 - 1996
Graduate Engineer
1. Created installation checklists for new production equipments.
2. Assisted with the validation and grading of equipments.
3. Monitored machine utilization and providing detailed bi-monthly reports on machine downtime.
4. Trouble-shooting activities which included regular performance checks of yield fallout to determine and rectify errors.
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EDUCATION
Universidad Rafael Belloso Cachín
Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia.
BS in Industrial Engineering
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hobbies include Internet browsing and dancing. In my spare time I also enjoy reading.

lunes, 16 de marzo de 2009

Final Project "Green Cost"

Team:

-Dianella Gómez (Marketing and Desing)
-Sarai Gonzalez (Explain the project)
-Susana Pascal (Glider)
-Karin Alvarez (Research)

TOEFL


READING TEST




STRUCTURE TESTS




VOCABULARY TEST

Tenses, Suffix and Prefix

Occupational Hygiene is the discipline of anticipating, recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards in the working environment with the objective of protecting worker health and well-being and safeguarding the community at large.[1]
The term (used in the UK and Commonwealth Countries as well as much of Europe) is synonymous with Industrial Hygiene (used in the US, Latin America, and other countries that received initial technical support or training from US sources). Environmental Hygiene addresses similar topics to Occupational Hygiene, but is less likely to be limited to the workplace context.
In common usage occupational hygiene has taken on a much narrower definition linking it to cleanliness, frequently leading to the misunderstanding of the term occupational hygiene, which is NOT about hand washing or handling food properly at work.
The Occupational Hygienist may be involved with the assessment and control of physical, chemical or environmental hazards in the workplace that could cause disease or discomfort. Physical hazards may include noise, temperature extremes, illumination extremes, ionizing or non-ionizing radiation, ergonomics. Indoor air quality (IAQ) and safety may also receive the attention of the Occupational Hygienist. As part of this activity, the Occupational Hygienist may be called upon to communicate effectively regarding hazard, risk, and appropriate protective procedures; to evaluate and occasionally to design ventilation systems; and to manage people and programs for the preservation of health and well-being of those who enter the workplace.

Suffix: recognising, evaluating, controlling, working, environment, protecting, worker, received

Prefix: recognising, involved, disease, discomfort.

Tenses

Present Continuo: Occupational Hygiene is the discipline of anticipating, recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards in the working environment

Present Perfect: In common usage occupational hygiene has taken on a much narrower definition linking it to cleanliness

Cover Letter

Karin Alvarez
Maracaibo, 4001
karincris126@hotmail.com

10th March, 2009

Mr. John Smith
Parsons Corporation
New York, NY

Dear Mr. Smith:

I graduated from industrial engineering studies. I am interested in a position with Parsons Engineering Corporation company because I like to design and projects, and reduce costs. I also would like to add some of my skills on Engineering, I am efficient, responsible, patient and honest and I like work in team
I would be in part of this project after of search information about your company. I want very much planning, directing and coordinating the support of processes in the Distribution Center to perform the functions. If you wish to arrange an interview, please contact me at the above address or by telephone at (0414) 6291369

Thank you for your time and consideration.
,

Karin Alvarez

Job

Company Name: Climax Oil Limited
Job Category: Engineering; Manufacturing/Operations
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Contract Experience: 1-2 Years
Experience Desired Education Level: Bachelor of Science
Date Posted: February 18, 2009

I would like to work at Climax Oil Limited is a company that specializes in engineering. I can gain experience in the field of industrial engineering in the projects of manufacturing


http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JT9VAEMNH1O;_ylt=AnWVM2iqrWxeWIt_4cyJKkT6Q6IX?source=SRP

Ideal Job

Senior Project Manager with Design/Build Experience: Parsons Corporation

Job ID 15155
Company Name Parsons Corporation
Job Category Engineering; Engineering
Location Washington, DC
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 2-5 Years Experience
Date Posted March 10, 2009

My ideal job is to work in a company in an area that I like of my career, a lot of design, create the project for bussines and improve business performance

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J45JEBVX7TK;_ylt=AvZFSfrGBxF8ZCQ8XssYDWegSKIX?source=landing&_back=/jobs-k-Industrial%20Engineer-c-Engineering-l-Washington-DC

Suffixes and Prefixes Certificate


lunes, 16 de febrero de 2009

Unit 2: Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

In an academic context, the word "myth" refers to any sacred and traditional narrative. Unless otherwise noted, the words "mythology" and "myth" are here used in this sense, with no implication as to the historicity or factuality of the content of any such sacred narratives.
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to the myths and study them in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece, on the Ancient Greek civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.[1]
Greek mythology is embodied explicitly in a large collection of narratives and implicitly in representational arts, such as vase-paintings and votive gifts. Greek myth explains the origins of the world and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and other mythological creatures. These accounts initially were disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition; today the Greek myths are known primarily from Greek literature.

In an academic context, the word "myth" refers to any sacred and traditional narrative

In, A: preposition
Myth: noun
Refers: verb
And: conjuntion


Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks

Mythology, Greeks, legends: noun
Is: verb
Of: preposition
And: conjunction

They were a part of religion in ancient Greece

They: pronoun
Were: verb
In,A: preposition
Greece: noun

Greek mythology is embodied explicitly in a large collection of narratives and implicitly in representational arts

Mythology: noun
Is: verb
In, A, Of: preposition
And: conjunction

Greek myth explains the origins of the world and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and other mythological creatures

Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines: noun
Of, A preposition
And: conjunction
Explains: verb

Today the Greek myths are known primarily from Greek literature
Are: verb
From: preposition
Literature: noun

lunes, 9 de febrero de 2009

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She is my avatar en Second Life her name is Artemis Maskeline

domingo, 8 de febrero de 2009

Workshop

Industrial Engineering

A branch of engineering dealing with the design, development, and implementation of integrated systems of humans, machines, and information resources to provide products and services. Industrial engineering encompasses specialized knowledge and skills in the physical, social, engineering, and management sciences, such as human and cognitive sciences, computer systems and information technologies, manufacturing processes, operations research, production, and automation. The industrial engineer integrates people into the design and development of systems, thus requiring an understanding of the physical, physiological, psychological, and other characteristics that govern and affect the performance of individuals and groups in working environments.

The philosophy and motivation of the industrial engineering profession is to find the most efficient and effective methods, procedures, and processes for an operating system, and to seek continuous improvement. Thus, industrial engineering helps organizations grow and expand efficiently during periods of prosperity, and streamline costs and consolidate and reallocate resources during austere times. Industrial engineers, particularly those involved in manufacturing and related industries, work closely with management.

http://www.answers.com/Industrial%20engineering

I chose this paragraph because it is important to know everything you can do an industrial engineer, your skills, abilities and all the benefits of their profession to a business

Vocabulary

Stream·line
The line traced by a liquid or gas as it moves. Streamlines are most commonly used in describing the flow of a liquid or gas around a solid object.
Reallocate
Distribute or apportion anew.
Aus·tere
Severe or stern in disposition or appearance; somber and grave: the austere figure of a Puritan minister.
Strict or severe in discipline; ascetic: a desert nomad's austere life. See synonyms at severe. Having no adornment or ornamentation; bare: an austere style

My Interview



1. Could you please define Engineering in your own words?

The Engineering is a science that study the innovate of materials, machines, and energy for facilitate the life of the people and improve the business economy.


2. What influenced you to pursue industrial engineering?

I want to intervene in the production and product quality, improve their manufacturing processes and reduce costs.


3. Could you please describe the educational process required to become an Engineer?

Adopt the primary, high school, enter college and study engineering we like best

4. What are the skills you need to be a good engineer?

Engineer need to be patient, consistent, responsible, master math, sciences, energy and love the career


5. What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?

I hope to have some of the following positions: Production Manager, Manager of Health Safety and Environment Manager, Quality Control or Maintenance Manager. I want to have a good payment and perform work in that I really like it.


6. What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?

Meet people who share your same dreams and that just as your struggle to achieve and that can be mutually supportive. my friends are the ones I enjoy most in my school life.


7. From your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an engineering student?

If you put hard work and dedication nothing is difficult, and if you learn to organize and do things in advance will be more harmonious the study.
8. What are your plans for the future?

I plan to work in a company in the production department, earning a good salary to cover my needs and fulfill my dreams


9. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in Engineering school.

Every time you can get good grades in a difficult teacher


10. Why would you recommend Engineering as a career?

Because it has a field of work is indispensable in a company and I think to end the needs of people



Name: Susana Pascal


1. Could you please define Engineering in your own words?
The engineering is the application of the sciences to the solving of problems affecting humanity.

2. What influenced you to pursue Electronics engineering, industrial engineering, computer science engineering or informatics engineering?
I chose industrial engineering because is concerned with efficient production and is applied in virtually every industry. I like to designs methods, plant layout, analysis and planning of workers' jobs, economical handling of raw materials, flow through the production process and all that stuff.


3. Could you please describe the educational process required to become an Engineer?
To become an engineer , the person have to know about sciences like mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology but the most important thing is to have the creativity and hability to apply this knowledge to solving problems

4. What are the skills you need to be a good engineer?
The skills that you need are creativity, ingenuity, self motivated, Enthusiasm, Logical approach to problem solving, quick thinking and Calm under high pressure situations, I think that are some of them.

5. What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?
The considerations may be working in an area that I like of my career, work with friendly people, and the working environment and also give good benefits.

6. What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?
I enjoy the time I spend with my friends when we study and occasionally go out, as well when we do projects and drink some coffee in class.

7. From your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an engineering student?
I think that the most difficult part is the time that you leave to spend with your family and friends to study, because it’s a career that requires much study.

8. What are your plans for the future?
My plans are get a job related with my career and keep studying, making a pos-grade or some specialization.

9. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in engineering school.
When I perform a community service project, i get rewards for it.

10. Why would you recommend Engineering as a career?
I recommend engineering because I think that is a career so complete and you learn more and more everyday. It’s a career so creative and you learn of science, industry, technologies, everyday life and much stuff more.
Name: Sarai González
1.Could you please define Engineering in your own words?
For me engineering is the best profession to apply technicals, and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and implement materials, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria.
2. What influenced you to pursue industrial engineering?
The greatest influence is discovered that he was born for this (industrial engineering), my uncle Beto also motivated me and besides that there is a lot of field work for this carrier.
3. Could you please describe the educational process required to become an Engineer?
The educational process is quite difficult, because you really have to study in order to become a great engineer. You have to study for 4 years to graduate and get a degree.
4. What are the skills you need to be a good engineer?
The skills required to be a good engineer are that you have to be really a smart so engineering become a little easier for you.
5. What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?
The considerations that I am looking after I complete my education are that I must earn a good living to be successful in life. I have to have a successful job.
6. What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?
Something in my school life, that I enjoy the most meeting new people in engineering school.
7. From your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an engineering student?
From my perspective, the most difficult part of being an engineering student is constantly the math courses.
8. What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are first finish my engineering studies to get a degree, and then get a job so I can start a new family with my boyfriend.
9. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in engineering school.
The most gratifying moment in engineering school is first got in engineering school and began studying all about engineering.
10. Why would you recommend Engineering as a career?
I would recommend engineering because it is an interesting career, It really helps you to become a well known being.

domingo, 25 de enero de 2009

Unit 1 About Me...


Hi, my name’s Karin Alvarez. I am from Maracaibo, originally. I live in Maracaibo, in Los Robles . I am 19 years old and I study industrial engineering at URBE, My favorites subjects are: Mathematics, Logic, Statistics and Systems of costs

I love listen to music, dancing, playing volleyball, biking, practice Salsa Casino, the beach, surfing the net, talking on the phone with my friends and my family, eat chocolate, FLIPS, Ice Cream ( Mc Flurry) pizza, hamburgers, cakes and Chinese food. I love sleep, see movies, watch tv, read mystery books and Japanese series ( Anime)

I hate the Horror movies, the grains, the vegetables, Listening to Vallenato, injustice, violence, war, washing the clothes, the insects, rodents, not to respect privacy, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

My dreams are: I want to graduate from Engineering and Accountant. I want get postgraduate of my careers I also want to learn to speak French, Mandarin and Portuguese I’d love to work in an important company and buy a house a car, get married and start a family. I want live in Cartagena, I wish to travel around the world, visit Greece, Japan, China, England, Argentina, Pyramids in Egypt and The Eiffel Tower in Paris

My opinion about English ... I think that the English language is an essential and important because it is widely used around the world, in many companies is a prerequisite, and will ensure the delivery of work. I listen to music and watch TV in English. . I can write well. The most difficult for me is speaking. I need to practice more.