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Inter-American Development BankChief of Operations (COO)
Nov. 2023IDB Country Office- Georgetown, GUYANAResponsible for the general operational management of the public sector investment portfolio and non-investment projects in execution in Guyana. Coordinate with Executing Agencies and Permanent Secretaries to support project performance, results and development impact. Manage the team of country Operations Analysts. Coordinate with Country Representative and various Ministries to implement the IDB Country Strategy in Guyana and guide the planning and development of the country's project pipeline.
Inter-American Development BankStrategic Procurement Advisor and Country Procurement Co-Manager
Aug. 2021 - Nov. 2023Representacion BID- La Paz, BOLIVIAAdditional Roles:
-TASK MANAGER: Private Sector Liaison to Europe and Asia Offices
-TEAM LEAD- UN framework agreements negotiation team -SECRETARY: Project Procurement Committee (High value, high risk procurement)
-DOCENT: Project Procurement Certification
-PROJECT TEAM: New Client onboarding
-PROJECT TEAM: Knowledge and Training Coordination
Inter-American Development BankStrategic Procurement Advisor and Country Procurement Manager, a.i.
Aug. 2020 - Apr. 2021Temporary, virtual coverage- IDB Country Office in BARBADOSActing country procurement manager supporting the Barbados Portfolio. Temporary, virtual coverage.
Inter-American Development BankStrategic Procurement Advisor and Country Procurement Manager
Apr. 2018 - Jul. 2021IDB Country Office- Georgetown, GUYANA-Advising Executive Leadership in the Public Sector in areas of strategic procurement and planning, e-Government Procurement and Regulatory Reform- covering all sectors. -Advising Government Project Executing Agencies in areas of procurement life-cycle effect on related value chains, measurable contract management, using procurement data to drive business intelligence, sector specific procurement innovation, and best-value procurement solutions, specifically for major International Financing Institutions.
Inter-American Development BankProcurement Specialist, Direct spend- Construction/Real Estate
Apr. 2016 - Apr. 2018IDB Headquarters- Washington D.C.-Category manager for construction and related procurement for all international and local construction and global real estate spend across portfolio of 26 countries (largest direct spend category).
-Led multi-functional real estate teams to buy/sell/lease corporate real estate assets in Bolivia, Costa Rica, Barbados, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, Trinidad, Argentina, Guyana, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.
-Procured goods and services across spend categories in Latin America and the Caribbean Region. Worked in three languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Inter-American Development BankProcurement Contractor, Construction/Real Estate Portfolio
Feb. 2012 - Mar. 2016IDB Headquarters- Washington D.C.-Hired by Senior Corporate Procurement Manager to integrate corporate procurement policy/procedure and strategy into all capital construction projects in all 26 Country Office Representations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. -Managed end-to-end procurement and advised senior leadership on Corporate Procurement Strategy. -Operated in English and Spanish. Several transactions in French and Portuguese.
Keystone Plus Construction CorporationManager- Business Development & Public Sector Tenders
Jun. 2008 - Feb. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaHired by CEO of a Washington DC-based construction firm, specializing in industrial and educational facility construction. Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with Executive Level members of local government to develop tendering opportunities for commercial/industrial public works projects. Co-managed public and private sector procurement strategy with CEO.
LCHIP Development GroupPartner, Vice President- Finance and Procurement
Jul. 2007 - Feb. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaRecruited by senior managing partners to build financing and procurement strategies for a Washington DC-based residential real estate development consulting firm servicing the minority population in the City. Added 100+ units of converted residential condo supply to DC Market.
Gaviria Group Consulting, LLCChief Operating Officer
May. 2005 - Dec. 2011Washington D.C.Residential real estate acquisition, management and financing for private sector portfolio managers. Co-founder with investment partners. Servicing the Latino Community (largest minority community) in Washington DC Metropolitan Area providing turn-key residential real estate investment solutions.
HMSHostDeputy Controller
May. 2004 - May. 2005Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX-Managed all accounting and reporting functions for a successful US$10 M branch consisting of 7 food/beverage and 10 retail revenue centers. -Promoted to position after being in supervisory role at Corporate Headquarters for 2 years.
HMSHostAccounts Payable Supervisor
Apr. 2002 - May. 2004Bethesda, MD-Recruited by Accounts Payable Manager and Accounting Sr. Manager. -Managed team of 12 accounting associates -Managed accounts payable processing for 60 company offices across the country, 30K+ invoices weekly.
United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force Academy (Admitted)
Apr. 1997 - Apr. 1997Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States-Accepted to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, one of the most prestigious and respected academic institutions in the entire United States.
-I earned a highly coveted congressional appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, Class of 2001 (USAFA was the most difficult US Military Academy in which to gain admittance- 11.4% acceptance rate)
-United States Congresswoman Honorable Constance Morella (Maryland, 8th District) formally conferred 1 of 5 congressional appointments allotted annually for me to attend the United States Air Force Academy.
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