Alejandra Plazas Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Dalberg is a strategic advisory firm that works to address global challenges. Projects included: • MasterCard Foundation’s Rural Agriculture Finance Learning Lab: Evaluated the financial sustainability of M-PESA´s platform for agriculture finance (DigiFarm) and advised their integrated service delivery model in Kenya • Collaborative of Frontier Finance (CFF): Authored the “Missing Middles: SME innovative finance” report and represented Dalberg at the SME Forum and Global Impact Investing Network Forum (GIIN) in Amsterdam • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Advised on a systems thinking strategy for the USD ~600M agricultural development investment portfolio in East Africa and India • ANDE and Argidious Foundation: Co- authored the “Networking Works: Peer-to-peer business networks help SMEs grow revenues and create jobs" report • World Bank´s International Finance Corporation (IFC): Supported the development of the “Lighting Africa” report

New York, New York

Colombia

Alejandra provides consulting services for Deloitte clients. Projects include:-Talent Strategy Definition for the largest independent Oil & Gas exploration and production company in Colombia (May 2014 - Present)Alejandra´s role included Business Strategy Overview, Talent Trends Analysis in the O&G sector, Talent Process Analysis, Talent Strategic Plan & Roadmap Definition- Design and Implementation of a Process-Based Business Model for a Multi-Industry (Retail, Health Care, Education, Leisure, Social Sector) Private Non-Profit Organization in Cali, Colombia(October 2013 - April 2014)Alejandra´s role included support in Project Management Office, Organizational Design, Restructuring, Process Optimization, Shared Services Center, Culture and Change Management- Shared Services Strategy Definition for one of the most prominent Corporate Groups in Latin America with Investment, Corporate Properties, Hotels, Real State, Architecture, Management, and Realty Units (September 2013)Alejandra´s role included As-Is Situation Analysis, Strategic Alignment Workshops for the Shared Services Center, Service Delivery Model Optimization Assessment, and Governance Model recommendations

Colombia

During her One Year Internship at Deloitte Consulting Alejandra developed and executed a marketing strategy for Deloitte’s local office, effectively leveraging firm eminence, social networking, media, and events. Alejandra´s achievements included: -Identification, follow up, and pursuit of potential business opportunities, including development of proposals which led to project wins-Managed multiple commercial initiatives concurrently related to communications, public relations, and marketing-Supported the development and execution of the Shared Services Club initiative in Deloitte Colombia-Identified and accomplished successful approaches to strengthen relationships between Deloitte and the SS Club members, composed of senior executives in leading organizations in Colombia-Leveraged regional support from Deloitte Americas and international subject matter experts, resulting in a successful internal strategy for the firm

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

International Business Management

International Baccalaureate