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Harvard University. Senior Executive Director with expertise in Marketing, Communication, Fundraising, Business and International Development. During more than 20 years working as CEO, Executive Director, and Diplomat at the local, national and international level, I have developed a large experience in issues related to business and international development such as strategic planning, public policies, marketing, communications, fundraising, negotiation, finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, a |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION. Non-Profit Organization
Co-founder and Executive Director, 2016 – Present
• Developing strategies to achieve the mission, goals and objectives of the NGO. Establishing fundraising plans and campaigns.
• Designing projects for education, sustainable development, poverty reduction and inequality in developing countries.
• Developing and effectively managing and leveraging strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
DISTANCE TEACHING AND MOBILE LEARNING (Non-Profit). Seattle, WA.
Member Board of Directors 2017-2018.
UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION. New York, USA
Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Deputy at the United Nations, 2009-2010
Plenipotentiary Minister of Colombia at the UN, 2007-2008
• Headed involvement in negotiations on critical issues i.e. public policies on education, health, social and economic development, Rule of Law, Women and Children protection, and Human Rights.
• Successfully promoted more than 30 Public International Policies to endorse education, human development, poverty reduction, gender and conflict resolution.
• Led active participation in negotiations related to the Revision of the Rome Statute of the ICC among other international negotiations and agreements.
• Managed effective media and social campaigns as well as networking, PR, fundraising and events e.g. Organized Ambassador’s Dinner, participation of 500+ Diplomats.
TELEVISION CHANNEL “TELEANTIOQUIA”.
Chief Executive Officer -CEO, 2015 – 2016
• Reported to the board of one of the 5 nationwide public broadcast TV stations.
• Headed successful marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns to finance educative television programs. Led integrated marketing/advertising campaigns
• Coordinated the production of 10 + educative public programs for young and adult development. One was awarded with the National Simón Bolívar Prize.
• Led the Marketing and Sales teams achieving income growth by 22% (over established budget of US$10 million). Responsible to steer a team of 400 employees
US$700.000 profit vs. previous´ periods losses.
STATE GOVERNMENT OF ANTIOQUIA, Colombia.
Executive Director of Antioquia´s House. 2012 - 2015
• Promoted the production and execution of Public Policies to support people development through education, health and international cooperation and inequality reduction.
• Developed commercial and diplomatic relationship with national and foreign governments (China, Thailand, Chile, etc.) including investors and businessmen.
• Designed and managed the effective performance of marketing and media campaigns, PR, events, social media and strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
CONSULATE OF COLOMBIA / MINISTERY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Boston, MA, USA
Consul (e) and Vice-consul, 2003-2006
• Promoted Public policies through social projects regarding human rights, immigrants and against social/economic inequality addressed to vulnerable groups and promote
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Education: |
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA, USA. Master in Management. 2017
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA, USA. Strategic Management. Certificate. 2017
ESCUELA UNIVERSITARIA DE MARKETING Y ADMINISTRACIÓN, Barcelona, España. Master in International Marketing. 2000
UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTIOQUIA, Medellin, Colombia. B.A. Social Communication and Journalism. 1998
UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA BOLIVARIANA, Medellin, Colombia. B.A. Philosophy and Humanities. 1997
SAI. SOCIEDAD ANTIOQUEÑA DE INGENIEROS Y ARQUITECTOS. Medellín, Colombia 2000. Professional Project Management.
Additional Relevant Coursework: Graduate Research, Scholarly Writing; Crisis Management and Emergency Prep; Humanitarian Emergency in Africa; American Society, Public Policy; Social Change in Latin America; Introduction International Relations and Theories of Citizenship. HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Resolution of recognition from Boston City Council by my outstanding contribution to community.
Recognition from Latin American Ambassadors by my achievements and team work during my position as Ambassador to the United Nations.
DISTANCE TEACHING AND MOBILE LEARNING (Non-Profit). Seattle, WA.
Board of Directors 2017-2018.
First Place. "First Math Olimpiades". Medellín, 1985.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish |
Nationality:
Colombia
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LinkedIn Profile:
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