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Paraguay

- Originate and supervise the implementation of projects within IDB Lab’s financial portfolio, including equity investments in venture capital funds, direct equity investments in early stage firms, loans, quasi-equity and other innovative financial instruments.- Lead the dialogue and direct negotiations with relevant public and private sector partners, including corporate clients, public sector officials, key players in the financial industry and in the innovation ecosystem, as well as… Show more - Originate and supervise the implementation of projects within IDB Lab’s financial portfolio, including equity investments in venture capital funds, direct equity investments in early stage firms, loans, quasi-equity and other innovative financial instruments.- Lead the dialogue and direct negotiations with relevant public and private sector partners, including corporate clients, public sector officials, key players in the financial industry and in the innovation ecosystem, as well as venture capital fund managers, startups, and other potential clients, as needed.- Provide oversight and technical advice to ensure portfolio operations achieve their development objectives (impact, innovation), while also generating expected financial returns- Lead project design teams to prepare operations, including due diligence missions, financial modeling and analysis, and financial, credit, and market risk analysis.- Lead the design and implementation of a renewed business model for debt investments strategy, working in partnership with IDB Lab’s network of partners and ensuring the focus on key development goals Show less

Paraguay

Participating, in Team Projects, as Alternate Investment Officer in the identification, origination, structuring and closing of corporate and project financing including equity (mezzanine) investments consistent with IDB Invest's strategy and operating policies. Screening and evaluation of feasibility studies, assessment of project risks and advisory on appropriate risk mitigation actions.Conducting and coordinating appraisal meetings to gather the necessary technical, legal… Show more Participating, in Team Projects, as Alternate Investment Officer in the identification, origination, structuring and closing of corporate and project financing including equity (mezzanine) investments consistent with IDB Invest's strategy and operating policies. Screening and evaluation of feasibility studies, assessment of project risks and advisory on appropriate risk mitigation actions.Conducting and coordinating appraisal meetings to gather the necessary technical, legal, economic and financial information to assess the merits of potential investment opportunities.Conducting and ensuring coordination among key internal areas (financial products, advisory services, blended finance, environmental, social, and corporate governance officers, risk department, development impact division, legal, and public sector specialists) as it relates to project structuring and closing of deals.Lead Financial Modeling construction and simulation.Quantitative and qualitative economic analysis of development impact as it relates to the potential investment.Conduct Industry benchmark and market research analysis to support the business origination and execution efforts aligned with IDB Invest's investment strategy. Maintaining close relationships, networking and serving as point of contact in Paraguay Country Office for private sector clients, IDB Group colleagues, institutional partners and public sector stakeholders.Hiring external expertise, when required, for appraisal purposes.Writing of eligibility, credit and high level board reports.Ensure financial closing and disbursement following contractual clausesInteraction and coordination with IDB public sector colleagues in developing public private synergies to enhance the development impact of investments. Show less

Asunción, Paraguay

Investment Project feasibility studies and structuring for private sector firms.Financial advisory focused on financial planning, budgeting execution, fund raising, financial reporting, auditing, control, financial analysis and firm valuation

Asuncion, Paraguay

Managed the Division's financial and administration affairs ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures.Preparation, execution and monitoring of annual and long term budgetsFinancial reporting and analysis for shareholdersProcurement, Logistics, and Human resources administration processesSupport for internal and external auditBanks and investors relatonship

Asuncion, Paraguay

• Established strategic alliances with manufacturers for the local representation of brands in Paraguay.• Designed the commercial strategy of the brands and led the implementation, jointly with the marketing team, of the quarterly marketing plans leading to an increase in the brand’s market share in the country.• Developed new sales channels and trained key sales distributors as authorized re-sellers for the brands, increasing channel sales for the company.• Developed projects and… Show more • Established strategic alliances with manufacturers for the local representation of brands in Paraguay.• Designed the commercial strategy of the brands and led the implementation, jointly with the marketing team, of the quarterly marketing plans leading to an increase in the brand’s market share in the country.• Developed new sales channels and trained key sales distributors as authorized re-sellers for the brands, increasing channel sales for the company.• Developed projects and established liaisons with government institutions for the provision of company products and services, increasing company share as government supplier. Show less

Asuncion, Paraguay / Sao Paulo, Brazil

Chief of Quality and Safety Operations• Implemented and led the annual internal operations audit program for the parent company and its regional MERCOSUR branches (working in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay) leading to achieve the operational quality ISO certification from IATA. Such tasks helped meboost my teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills with all levels of the organization as well as develop leadership skills as leading operational quality auditor.

Asuncion, Paraguay / Sao Paulo, Brasil

Assisted in the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance Program and also acted as monthly course instructor for all organizational areas, covering themes such as: Quality Managment and Human Factors. This opportunity allowed me to develop and reinforce my public speaking skills as well as interpersonal relationship skills.

Asuncion, Paraguay

Asunción, ParaguayAdministrative Assistant – Credit Cards Department• Evaluated and analyzed the client portfolio, as well as participated in the implementation of the department’s commercial strategy.

Program, Corporate Finance

Master Of Business Administration (Mba); Magna Cum Laude With 3.7 Gpa On A 4.0 Scale (Top 5%), Majors In Finance & Sustainable Development

Activities and Societies: I was awarded the "Lideres para el Cambio" Scholarhip for the 2011-2013 MBA program and ranked 4th out of 110.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba / Commercial Engineering Degree, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Operations

Asa, Bachelor In Science

Activities and Societies: Awarded "Best Classmate of Class 2000" by the American School Ex Alumni Association.

Elementary School- Key Biscayne, Florida: Usa