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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Support the SVP of Exhibition and Gallery Planning, SVP of Exhibition Development, and the exhibition department by providing essential administrative assistance, ensuring they have the resources to achieve strategic goals. - Efficiently manage schedules for the SVP of Exhibition and Gallery Planning and SVP of Exhibition Development.- Coordinate staff and programs to ensure smooth operations for exhibition planning and development.Develop and implement administrative procedures and protocols to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the executive team. - Support the exhibition department by establishing financial controls, assisting with budgeting, managing invoices, budget documents, purchase orders, and tracking approvals. Collaborate with the Finance department to maintain accurate financial information.

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Arango Investments is a family office with CAD$30 MM in investments in industrial parks outside Colombia’s capital city. As a Senior Manager, I was responsible for the following:• Optimized the company's overall productivity by managing a team of 10+ employees across multiple departments, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity within one year.• Successfully negotiated fiduciary contracts with development partners, resulting in a 10% increase in profit margin for the company.• Guided the managing board in developing a strategic plan that resulted in a 70% decrease in the risks of developing the industrial park.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

The Museo Del Oro is a world-renowned cultural institution with the most extensive collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts in Colombia, spanning over 2,500 years.• Developed and implemented a data analysis strategy for the Museum's conservation department, identifying and mapping common incongruences within the records and creating a comprehensive user manual on correctly storing information in the collections management system.• Led a large-scale project to update and modify approximately 5,000 incomplete records in the conservation module of the collections management system, resulting in a more parameterized and easier-to-use database.Coordinated with the collection's photographer to upload over 90,000 images to the new collections management system, designed an automated system to rename each file following the new naming standards, ensuring a more efficient and organized process.

Bogotá, Bogotá D.C. Department, Colombia

The Friends Association of the National Museum is a non-profit organization supporting Colombia's National Museum through fundraising and advocacy.• Provided high-level administrative support to the Managing Director, optimizing daily schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and streamlining communication with stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in the Managing Director's efficiency.• Drove successful fundraising events for the National Museum, generating $50,000 in donations and cultivating solid relationships with donors to support ongoing initiatives and projects.• Initiated and managed the renovation project of the Museum's main auditorium, securing $100,000 in donations from supporters who desired their names inscribed on the new seats, improving the Museum's facilities and enhancing the visitor experience.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Contributed to the sales team for the Modigliani and Red Star Over Russia exhibitions' temporary stores, successfully achieving the sales budget within half of the projected timeframe.• Performed visitor support duties, delivering detailed information about the Gallery, offering guidance to visitors, and addressing inquiries and concerns to ensure a satisfying customer experience.• Performed stock management tasks, including unloading and unpacking deliveries of new and replenished stock, maintaining displays, and conducting accurate stock counts.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

• Revamped the organization's financial management system, resulting in increased transparency and accuracy of financial reports, improving the confidence of donors and board members.• Collaborated with the Executive Director in securing significant donations from leading corporations in the banking, insurance, construction, and petroleum sectors, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the National Museum.• Developed and executed a successful mentorship program for another museum, providing guidance and support in establishing a profitable gift shop, resulting in the opening of a café/gift shop in December 2015 and increased revenue for the museum.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

A startup company focused on vending machine entrepreneurship, based on an undergraduate thesis project.• Devised and formulated the business plan, establishing the target demographic, product selection for vending machines, identifying prime locations with high foot traffic, and determining pricing strategy, achieving a 40% revenue increase for the company.• Established and nurtured productive relationships with prospective clients, prioritizing the company's objectives to foster long-lasting commercial partnerships, leading to expansion to Colombia's five largest cities over five years.• Forged alliances with top Chinese vending machine manufacturers, negotiating an exclusivity agreement with one of the top five manufacturers, ensuring quality products and competitive pricing for the company.

Master’S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies, Merit

Ma In Museum Studies, Museology/Museum Studies, Merit

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Administración

High School Diploma, Sciences