Ian Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Guayas, Ecuador

Ecuador

As a Chapter Development Intern, I'm an integral part of the team, supporting the growth and expansion of our chapters. My role involves collaborating with the Sales and Marketing team to identify potential new chapters, recruit and engage new leaders and members, and contribute to marketing initiatives to promote our mission. I also nurture relationships with existing chapters, analyze performance, and ensure our chapter development strategies are effective. This internship empowers me with valuable skills in communication, innovation, team collaboration, and time management while making a meaningful contribution to our mission of creating a positive impact through chapter development.

Guayas, Ecuador

As an X-Culture Global Virtual Coach, I mentored and guided international business students from over 20 countries participating in a large-scale business consulting project. This role involved providing strategic feedback, facilitating cross-cultural collaboration, and ensuring high-quality project deliverables for multinational companies.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:Coached and mentored global virtual teams to complete complex consulting projects with real-world clients.Created and delivered a live training webinar to a global audience, enhancing students' knowledge and skills in international business topics.Reviewed, analyzed, and provided constructive feedback on business proposal summaries.Led discussions on team dynamics and conflict resolution during exchange conferences with other coaches.Developed educational materials to support students, improving their academic performance and collaboration.Provided input for training design and project management strategies, contributing to the continuous improvement of the coaching program.

Ecuador

As a Startups Department Intern for the Hult Prize On-Campus Competition at UEES, I played a central role in facilitating effective communication and support for participating entrepreneurs. My responsibilities included establishing clear communication channels, aiding team formation, providing essential materials, and offering guidance on competition requirements.

Guayas, Ecuador

Engaged in the 2023-2 round of the X-Culture international business consulting program, a global initiative involving over 6,000 MBA and business students from 140+ universities across 70 countries. Led a diverse virtual team in developing a client company's international market expansion strategy, navigating cultural differences, time-zone dispersion, and global communication challenges. Served as the team's formal leader, contributing significantly to coordination and leadership work. Received outstanding peer evaluations, scoring 4.3 overall, with top ratings in effort, intellectual contribution, leadership skills, and a positive attitude.