Irving Gonzalez

• The registration and cataloging of cultural assets are fundamental processes for the conservation, protection, and management of a nation's cultural heritage by law. These procedures allow for the identification, documentation, and systematization of information on objects of historical, archaeological, and ethnological value, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
• In the case of the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala (MUNAE), these tasks are essential due to the richness and diversity of the collection it houses. The museum houses thousands of pre-Hispanic and ethnographic artifacts that represent the history and identity of the country's peoples.
• Drove process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies, developing solutions, and monitoring results over time. An efficient methodology was sought to register MUNAE artifacts, with the goal of better controlling and organizing the collection. This helps ensure that accurate information is available when the conservation process begins.
• I established key performance indicators and monitored progress in the department so we can accomplish objectives consistently.
• Train department staff members, fostering a culture of learning about pre-Hispanic culture, the nation's cultural heritage, and its legal protection.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among staff members through regular training sessions on best practices relevant to their roles within the organization.
• I used my experience in customer service and analytics skills to teach employees how to get work done efficiently, quickly, and smoothly.
• I have taken courses on archaeological heritage intervention and conservation, learning new techniques and methodologies that have been implemented in the Department to describe and understand the artifacts.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
• Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
• Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

An archaeological research project was developed to explore the subsoil for the construction of a building.

Positive results were obtained from different stages of occupation of the site, as well as from construction stages.

In the Brisas de San Pablo subdivision, an archaeological project was developed to recover the largest amount of archaeological information possible through the exploration of test pits and guided excavations, recovering a large amount of material and information in the area.

The archaeological project for the construction of the overpass for access to Santa Catarina Pinula was developed, yielding discoveries from the Snake Mound, and the Pinula Aqueduct.

Support was also provided throughout the construction process, uncovering significant discoveries in hydraulic systems from pre-Hispanic times to the present, as well as their occupation, making this a site of great importance.