I hold a B.A. Honors Degree with Distinction in Geography and Political Science, and a Concentration in International Relations. Soon after graduating from Carleton University, I moved to the Czech Republic, where I have lived since 2016. I am a citizen of Colombia and Canada and have permanent residence status in Czechia; therefore, I have a legal status to work in these three countries. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I also have conversational knowledge of French and basic communication skills in the Czech language. My current working experience as Head of Strategic Partnerships has provided me with opportunities to connect and develop professional relations with colleagues in the Education sector across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific, mainly through Teacher Education networks such as the European Teacher Education ETEN. The strategic partnership agenda has helped me develop soft skills such as public relations, positive multicultural communication, and conflict resolution. It has also helped me to sharpen technical skills such as professional writing and project management. I have been fortunate to count on academic freedom, which I have used to take online courses and participate in various lectures, seminars, and conferences in the internationalization of Teacher Education and project management. Through my involvement with ETEN, I have accumulated experiences in senior management at a non-profit organizational level. Having entrepreneurial experience as an overseas business investor and business development has strengthened my confidence in decision-making processes. It has also taught me how to have a business mindset and understand the various phases of a business before achieving success. Having an inquisitive mind has helped me keep looking for new professional challenges and opportunities. For instance, I am constantly motivated to learn further relevant information and experiences to improve my professional performance. In my latest accomplishment, I wrote an Erasmus project proposal. I am eager to learn about other not-so-relevant issues such as social justice and environmental protection. I would love to dedicate some hours to volunteer in organizations with missions matching my interests if given a chance. Having faced difficult situations in the past, such as being a refugee or suffering a long convalescent time after a physical injury, has helped me appreciate other aspects of life, live in the present, and enjoy the simplest of things.
Listed skills include Logistics, Sponsorship, Staff Management, Process Scheduler, and 25 others.