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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Inter-American Development Bank, a leading multilateral development institution, finances sovereign projects and programs across 48 member countries through loans, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance. With 2,000 employees spanning 4 continents, IDB drives sustainable development across the Americas.Promoted to lead enterprise-wide procurement transformation and change management initiatives. Head – Special Initiatives/Change Management (December 2022–Present)Head – Operational Consulting Services Group (September 2021–December 2022)Led enterprise-wide transformation of procurement operations, managing a $250M annual portfolio across 48 member countries. Implemented innovative vendor engagement strategies and selection methods that drove a 25% increase in competitive responses within the first four months. Successfully orchestrated the merger of operational consulting and corporate procurement units while maintaining matrix leadership of 15 professionals.➡️ Key Transformation Initiatives:✔️ Championed diversity initiatives establishing 50/50 gender balance requirements for vendor teams.✔️ Implemented ESG metrics and carbon footprint baseline for supply chain operations.✔️ Designed comprehensive data analytics framework measuring cycle times and competitive response rates.In partnership development, negotiated and managed over 10 strategic donor agreements valued between $1M-$50M with international foundations and bilateral organizations. Drove standardization of procurement policies while ensuring alignment between donor requirements and organizational objectives.➡️ Operational leadership focused on modernizing processes and enhancing team performance:✔️ Led 5-member consulting services team while implementing automated vendor evaluation systems.✔️ Established performance metrics driving continuous improvement across procurement operations.✔️ Maintained exceptional stakeholder relationships while standardizing international processes.

Kingston, Jamaica

Provided strategic oversight of enterprise-wide corporate functions by leading a matrix team of 12 professionals (6 direct, 6 indirect) across Budget, Procurement, Contract Management, and Business Process Improvement. Drove organizational modernization through optimization of administrative operations and service delivery.➡️ Key Achievements:✔️ Orchestrated resource deployment strategies supporting departmental operations✔️ Led administrative modernization initiative enhancing service effectiveness✔️ Implemented process improvements across core corporate functions✔️ Provided strategic guidance on policy development and implementation

Kingston, Jamaica

Led international fiduciary operations managing a $500M portfolio across 7 Caribbean countries through a 22-member matrix team (13 direct, 9 indirect). Transformed procurement processes by implementing digital solutions while maintaining strategic oversight of compliance and stakeholder relationships.➡️ Strategic Initiatives:✔️ Revolutionized procurement workflow through implementation of online bidding platform✔️ Established zero-litigation record through effective contract dispute mediation✔️ Developed data-driven decision-making framework for operational procurementOrchestrated regional integration of fiduciary services while advising on complex procurement issues and ensuring policy compliance. Enhanced cross-functional collaboration between field specialists and HQ, strengthening operational effectiveness across the Caribbean region.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Spearheaded development and implementation of bank-wide procurement certification and risk management programs. Led strategic initiatives enhancing procurement capabilities while strengthening anti-corruption frameworks and crisis response protocols.➡️ Key Achievements:✔️ Designed and launched Project Procurement Certification Program, certifying 100+ operational staff✔️ Co-developed anti-corruption framework integrating procurement and financial controls✔️ Led procurement system supervision module development ensuring policy alignment✔️ Managed Haiti crisis response procurement strategy post-2010 earthquakeProvided strategic guidance on procurement operations while mentoring staff across headquarters and country offices. Enhanced organizational capabilities through development of guidelines, toolkits, and best practices.

Dominican Republic, Honduras, And Venezuela

🔹 Company: UNDP🔹 Progressive Titles through Business Center Manager and Principal Procurement OfficerLed increasingly complex procurement operations across UNDP offices in Venezuela, Honduras, and Dominican Republic. Managed $225M telecommunications procurement program while supervising 60+ tender evaluation committees. Scaled organizational growth from $30M to $50M portfolio in 18 months through modernization of systems and processes.➡️ Key Achievements:✔️ Established new Business Center enhancing UNDP's value proposition to external clients✔️ Built and led 50-member procurement team through rapid portfolio expansion✔️ Implemented private sector approach including automation of manual processes✔️ Created Procurement Unit managing $50M annual disbursements across 18 projects✔️Championed strategic transformation of procurement operations while managing complex stakeholder relationships across international organizations including World Bank, IADB, and government entities.

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law

Master'S Degree, Public Management