Business Development, Partnership Management, and Program Strategy:- Work to develop and scaled the Financial Inclusion initiative. Recognized as the best economic empowerment initiative for rural and indigenous women in Panama that program provided with more than 600,000USD in microloans, financial education and business assistance to more than 2,000. The program is expanding to triple its numbers.- Successfully Implemented a pilot project with the World Bank to test the Caja Rural… Show more Business Development, Partnership Management, and Program Strategy:- Work to develop and scaled the Financial Inclusion initiative. Recognized as the best economic empowerment initiative for rural and indigenous women in Panama that program provided with more than 600,000USD in microloans, financial education and business assistance to more than 2,000. The program is expanding to triple its numbers.- Successfully Implemented a pilot project with the World Bank to test the Caja Rural financial inclusion model in remote areas with difficult access.- Develop a proposal for 1 Million USD for the IDB (InterAmerican Development Bank) to implement a Tourism Development project for indigenous communities which is currently under execution.- Build relationships with UNICEF, IDB, Whole Planet Foundation, KIVA, and host country agencies to accelerate program objectives- Adapted the health and economic programs to include social enterprise methodologies, such as cost recovery strategies for health services and microfinance principles that provided with more than $100k in return to fund operations.Financial Compliance:- Lead the team to elaborate the annual budgets (750k to 2.5 millions of USD) taking into consideration strategical lines of expansion of operations or reductions and scale-down due to external factors.- Overview cash flow and financial statements to ensure expenses are following approved budgetand resolve any discrepancies. Reduce expenses and operating costs to balance budget cuts and reductions while maintaining business.- Complied with annual audits requirements and implemented audit recommendations supporting accounting teams to develop policies and procedures.Organizational Development and General Compliance:- Work with Operations Officer to develop and implement logistics policies and procedures in-country to host 2,500+ volunteers per year. Show less

Oversees all operations, functions and activities. Represents the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision. Managed efficiently a USD 1.5MM budget according to strategic plan.Establish key processes in Operations (priority)- Provided OD access and training to all Smart Sheets for improving logistic processes- Make sure the safety & security protocol was implemented and in place for all compounds and contractors-… Show more Oversees all operations, functions and activities. Represents the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision. Managed efficiently a USD 1.5MM budget according to strategic plan.Establish key processes in Operations (priority)- Provided OD access and training to all Smart Sheets for improving logistic processes- Make sure the safety & security protocol was implemented and in place for all compounds and contractors- Updated admin processes to properly handling of contracts and documentationBuild systems for communication within teams- Begin to share and plan activities among team members incorporating weekly meeting and team communication channels- Establish team meetings at every level to share communication and policies- Created communication channels to inform and update the leadership team- Assisted and guided PM to use shared documents and calendars- All Operations and Programs review the brigade calendar document before every brigade month- Fichas, Brigade calendar, Itineraries, and other brigade documents are reviewed by all programsSet up governance and accountability- Review operations budget and share with PM for better effectiveness and decision making- Review programs expenses during brigades to lower costs maintaining quality- Implemented 360-feedback procedures and establish improvements plans of action- Review policies and procedures to normalize processes and establish core responsibilities. Reorganized the Org-chart- Present new Org-Chart to team and Staff- Review HR contracts for compliance to new chart- Made appropriate changes in HHRR to improve performance evaluations- Monitor performance indicators of every area Review the improvements by-monthly- Facilitate and support staff in achieving those goalsDevelop the right team & culture to deliver effective performance- Continuous improvements and quality assurance at every level- Reach efficiency in operations Show less

Program Officer (Director de Prorgramas) (PM) is responsible for adhering to the programmatic decisions made at the Association level. Work across countries to ensure program consistency and standardization where appropriate. The Program Officer directly report to GB Panama - Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer -USA. Key objectives: to accelerate Sustainable Exits and foster program continuity over time, to manage respective programatic staff (Development Programs:… Show more Program Officer (Director de Prorgramas) (PM) is responsible for adhering to the programmatic decisions made at the Association level. Work across countries to ensure program consistency and standardization where appropriate. The Program Officer directly report to GB Panama - Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer -USA. Key objectives: to accelerate Sustainable Exits and foster program continuity over time, to manage respective programatic staff (Development Programs: Environmental, Microfinance, Human Rights Small Business and Health Programs: Medical - Dental) to achieve these goal, and to hold teams accountable for optimal brigade experience and community development impact. Show less

Global Brigades Microfinance Program Development for Panama - This work defined the guidelines and fundamentals, proper process, necessary policies and the most appropriate methodology to conduct a Microfinance Program in Panama, allowing citizens from Darien to access financial services that stimulate their microenterprise activities and generate growth opportunities. The second stage of the work started in March and will technically prepare the GB Microfinance Program Staff in order to… Show more Global Brigades Microfinance Program Development for Panama - This work defined the guidelines and fundamentals, proper process, necessary policies and the most appropriate methodology to conduct a Microfinance Program in Panama, allowing citizens from Darien to access financial services that stimulate their microenterprise activities and generate growth opportunities. The second stage of the work started in March and will technically prepare the GB Microfinance Program Staff in order to operate independently according to the requirements of the program. Including 1. Developing a Manual of Processes for Consolidation of Community Banks that will guide and support the program staff. 2. Train the technician to acquire the necessary skills to perform effectively and 3. Support the Program Manager to develop managerial skills to implement, monitor and evaluate program objectives and indicators. Show less

October 2012 to March 2013 Project Director during the consultancy to strengthen the 22 Youth Outreach Centers run by Alcance Positivo under USAID guidance. August to October 2012 Hired by Bank BBVA and Latina University of Panamá to teach Microfinance and Microfinance in Panama to graduate professionals working in financial institutions. May to September 2012 Hired as business advisor consultant by the United Nations Development Program UNDP to coach 6 small businesses to… Show more October 2012 to March 2013 Project Director during the consultancy to strengthen the 22 Youth Outreach Centers run by Alcance Positivo under USAID guidance. August to October 2012 Hired by Bank BBVA and Latina University of Panamá to teach Microfinance and Microfinance in Panama to graduate professionals working in financial institutions. May to September 2012 Hired as business advisor consultant by the United Nations Development Program UNDP to coach 6 small businesses to establish operations under the Cultural Industries of Casco Antiguo program. Show less

1. Definir y aclarar roles y responsabilidades individuales y colectivos de los miembros del Directorio y del Directorio en su conjunto, de la Gerencia General y de otros órganos y/o funciones de control a nivel de gobierno corporativo. 2. Identificar áreas débiles y/o por mejorar estimulando ideas y orientaciones para preparar un Plan de Desarrollo de la Gobernabilidad. 3. Estructurar el Plan de Desarrollo de la Gobernabilidad en PROCAJA. 4. Proporcionar un mecanismo para revisar… Show more 1. Definir y aclarar roles y responsabilidades individuales y colectivos de los miembros del Directorio y del Directorio en su conjunto, de la Gerencia General y de otros órganos y/o funciones de control a nivel de gobierno corporativo. 2. Identificar áreas débiles y/o por mejorar estimulando ideas y orientaciones para preparar un Plan de Desarrollo de la Gobernabilidad. 3. Estructurar el Plan de Desarrollo de la Gobernabilidad en PROCAJA. 4. Proporcionar un mecanismo para revisar periódicamente el desempeño de cada Director, el Directorio en su conjunto, la Gerencia General y otros órganos de gobierno. nalizar y plantear líneas de acción para abordar los problemas de gobernabilidad en PROCAJA y plantear un Plan de Desarrollo de la Gobernabilidad. Q Show less

Proyecto para el desarrollo de Proveedores Locales. El objetivo es definir y poner en marcha un modelo de desarrollo local autosostenible que mejore la calidad de vida de las comunidades aledañas a la operación de Minera Panamá. Para lograrlo el proyecto pondra en marcha una asistencia directa para el fortalecimiento de actividades económicas con negocios locales y transformalos en proveedores locales de Minera Panamá. Además de vincularlos con mercado de apoyo y servicios de la región.

Two years as Strategic Planning Consultant for the GOB´s Ministry of Micro and Small Business in Panama. Successfully executing project proposals to support promote and develop small business in Panama for 49 million dollars budget. During this period, I contributed to write the Microfinance Policy bylaws and regulations for Panama. As well as leading the developing the Youth Job Preparedness program with 13Million dollar budget. Secure a 4million grant from the Interamerican Development Bank… Show more Two years as Strategic Planning Consultant for the GOB´s Ministry of Micro and Small Business in Panama. Successfully executing project proposals to support promote and develop small business in Panama for 49 million dollars budget. During this period, I contributed to write the Microfinance Policy bylaws and regulations for Panama. As well as leading the developing the Youth Job Preparedness program with 13Million dollar budget. Secure a 4million grant from the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) to execute 4 projects to develop human capital and skills for microfinance and financial inclusion. Show less

As Senior Program Manager, I successfully supported five Program Managers to ensure their programs meet the standards according to project frameworks. I also developed and improved the communication system establishing roadmaps for processes and streamline others for increasing efficiency. My role was also to develop strong connections with Host Country officials as well as with NGOS and local governments, I made possible to sign MOUs with the Panamanian Agency for Cooperative Development… Show more As Senior Program Manager, I successfully supported five Program Managers to ensure their programs meet the standards according to project frameworks. I also developed and improved the communication system establishing roadmaps for processes and streamline others for increasing efficiency. My role was also to develop strong connections with Host Country officials as well as with NGOS and local governments, I made possible to sign MOUs with the Panamanian Agency for Cooperative Development, Junior Achievement, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tourism, Fulbright Panama, Girls Scouts, Ministry of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Ministry of Small Business. During two consecutive years, I was selected to prepare the performance indicator report and participate in developing a plan of action in compliance with the strategic goals and objectives of the Peace Corps. Show less

For about eight years, I was a successful Program Manager for three different projects /sectors. During that time, I wrote each of the strategic plans. Develop and maintained contact with host country agencies involved in those sectors. With NGOs and local leaders I identified around 120 communities and projects, mostly in rural areas to which provide support. As manager I was able to select, train, assign, coach and supervise around 300 professionals in charge of promoting and developing SME… Show more For about eight years, I was a successful Program Manager for three different projects /sectors. During that time, I wrote each of the strategic plans. Develop and maintained contact with host country agencies involved in those sectors. With NGOs and local leaders I identified around 120 communities and projects, mostly in rural areas to which provide support. As manager I was able to select, train, assign, coach and supervise around 300 professionals in charge of promoting and developing SME in selected communities. Every quarter, in compliance with regulations, I reported to HQs in Washington DC, informing about the performance of the sector based on the strategic goals and objectives. Show less

Recognized Trainer for about 300 hundred professionals in becoming development practitioners capable to implement business development methodologies and promote appropriate models to improve business mostly in rural areas and with indigenous populations.Worked closely with the project Director (APCD) to design and implement a professional training sequence of integrated learning activities that enable trainees to work effectively in their assignments.