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International development expert promoting sustainable businesses based on sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, livestock, natural resources management, commercial and community forestry. |
 Contact SANTOS ABRAHAM GUILLEN
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
International development expert with notable accomplishments in implementing programs in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, livestock, natural resources management, commercial and community forestry projects for commercial markets based on viable value chains and for food security using market forces, strong monitoring & evaluation systems, sustainability and resilience principles and governance in private, public, and nonprofit organizations.
- Versatile sustainable business and market development professional with extensive experience in global business management and planning, monitoring & evaluation, financial analysis, marketing and sales of vegetables, fresh and dry fruits and wood products for the international markets.
- Highly proficient in developing proposals, leveraging financing and attracting investors, securing producers’ supply, environmental and safety compliance, manufacturing of lumber, plywood and value added wood products and production of agricultural produce.
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Education: |
M.A., International Marketing, UNIVERSIDAD NUR, Bolivia
M.Ed., FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE, Framingham, MA, USA
M.B.A., UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE HONDURAS, Honduras
B.S., Forest Products, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Idaho, USA
A.S., Forest Management, ESCUELA NACIONAL DE CIENCIAS FORESTALES, Honduras
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), member
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), member
Xi Sigma Pi, honor student society (University of Idaho chapter)
Naturalized US citizen. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Countries where I have lived (5): Afghanistan, Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, and the USA (home).
Countries with short term work (25): United Arab Emirates, China, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Philippines; Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom; Kenya, Liberia; Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish |
Nationality:
United States
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