Patricia Benguerel, MBA, Pmp
About Patricia Benguerel, MBA, Pmp
Patricia Benguerel is a Senior Manager of Mission Business Solutions at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in business operations and project management.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Patricia Benguerel currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Mission Business Solutions at Sandia National Laboratories. She has been in this role since 2020. In her capacity, Patricia is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and operations that align with the mission goals of the organization. Her role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure business solutions are effectively implemented.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Prior to her current role, Patricia served as the Business Operations Manager at Sandia National Laboratories from 2017 to 2020. In this position, she managed business operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in processes. Before that, she was the Principal Project Controller in Livermore, California, from 2016 to 2017. Her responsibilities included controlling project budgets and timelines for major initiatives.
Experience at Ross Stores, Inc.
Patricia worked at Ross Stores, Inc. from 2005 to 2016. She began as a Procurement Manager, a role she held for eight years, managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. Later, she served as the Sr. Manager, Loss Prevention Operations for three years, overseeing operations aimed at minimizing loss within the organization.
Early Career Positions
Patricia's early career includes various roles in procurement and sales. From 2001 to 2005, she worked at S & S Supplies and Solutions as Purchasing & Inside Sales. She was an On-Site Purchasing Agent for United Airlines from 2000 to 2001, handling on-site purchasing tasks to support operations.
Educational Background
Patricia earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University-Monterey Bay. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Organizational Communication with a focus on Management from California State University-East Bay and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Behavioral Science from Chabot College.