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Operations Manager - Weekend
Samu Operations Manager - Weekend
Jun. 2023 - Jul. 2024Washington, Distrito de Columbia, Estados Unidos• Led a team of 16 and coordinated humanitarian assistance and intake services for recently arrived migrant families, ensuring dignity and compliance with humanitarian standards. • Supervised shelter operations and liaised with local authorities to guarantee access to basic services including healthcare, food, and shelter. • Managed crisis response protocols and facilitated inter-agency collaboration, enhancing service delivery in alignment with public policy frameworks. • Oversaw budget allocation and donor contributions to optimize resource use and transparency. • Ensuring all shelter operations and services comply with local and federal laws, implementing ethical standards that uphold the dignity and privacy of migrants.
Professor
Escuela de Gobierno Mercedes PulidoProfessor
Mar. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States● I have taught three cohorts of the International Relations course at the Mercedes Pulido School of Government, designing the syllabus, selecting content, and using dynamic, adult-oriented instructional methods. ● Proven experience in both in-person and online instruction, using platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). ● Recognized for my substantive expertise on Venezuelan and Latin American affairs, supported by teaching experience, publications, and media appearances. ● Able to deliver print-ready, consistently formatted materials, and to work under deadline pressure with diverse teams and institutional stakeholders.
Governance and Policy Advisor (Operations and Institutional Reform)
Inter-American Development BankGovernance and Policy Advisor (Operations and Institutional Reform)
Dec. 2022 - Nov. 2025Washington, District of Columbia, United States● Contributed to the execution and closure of 10 + IDB technical cooperation projects in fragile contexts, ensuring compliance with procurement, fiduciary, and operational guidelines. ● Contributed to supervise a technical cooperation project of U$1,9 million to rebuild the WASH services in 2 Hospitals in a fragile country ● Drafted technical notes, outcome reports, and procurement plans aligned with Programming Documents and Results Frameworks such as POA, PEP, Plan de Acquisitions, PACI, Result Matrix, Risk Matrix. ● Conducted performance assessments and identified risks and bottlenecks impacting disbursement and execution rates. ● Ensured accuracy and timely updates in project tracking platforms: SISCOR PLUS, CONVERGENCIA, EzShare, Monday and Salesforce Data Base. ● Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned, assess effectiveness, and recommend actionable improvements. ● Advised on technical cooperation operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fragile contexts. ● Collaborated with the Head of Operations to manage portfolio performance, enhance monitoring tools, and implement corrective actions.
Manager of International Relations - Office of The President
Asamblea Nacional de VenezuelaManager of International Relations - Office of The President
Jun. 2019 - Jul. 2021Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela● Led a team of 5 and formulate a communication strategy for parliament’s President and ambassadors to employ in various situations. ● Managed international agenda and technical cooperation projects with multilateral partners (OAS, UN, EU) and executors on the ground. ● Led communication strategy and analytical reporting for diplomatic engagements across 50+ forums. ● Structured international agenda and planned President’s participation in meetings with global leaders and 50+ forums ● Reviewed 200+ documents, including press releases, tweets, private and public letters, and official communications generated by analysts, creating the final deliverables. ● Conducted analytical reports and integrated them with strategic recommendations for enabling informed decision-making.
Professor in Economics of Public Sector
Universidad MonteávilaProfessor in Economics of Public Sector
Oct. 2016 - Jan. 2018Caracas, Venezuela
Chief of Staff of the Foreign Policies, Integration and Sovereignty Committee
Asamblea Nacional de VenezuelaChief of Staff of the Foreign Policies, Integration and Sovereignty Committee
Feb. 2016 - Jun. 2019Caracas Area, Venezuela● Led team of 3; planned and executed trips for Chairman, Foreign Policy Committee across LATAM ● Prepared and implementation of technical cooperation projects with various international agencies ● Coordinated advocacy with 20+ countries to promote application of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. ● Delivered timely risk assessments and policy briefs for legislative use. ● Devised strategic plan, aimed at optimizing workflow efficacy
General Manager  of Tourism Office
Alcaldía de El HatilloGeneral Manager of Tourism Office
Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2016El Hatillo● Designed and executed the program “Vive El Hatillo”, attracting 2,500–3,000 weekend visitors, increasing municipal engagement. ● Negotiated 12 public-private partnerships for cultural, religious, and sports programming. ● Led 10-person team in budget planning, community outreach, and strategic event execution. ● Preparation and implementation of technical cooperation projects with various cooperation agencies
Head of International Affairs
Voluntad Popular ActivistasHead of International Affairs
Jun. 2009 - Jan. 2014Caracas, Venezuela• Develop analytical reports with recommendations on international decisions to be taken. • Coordinate the electoral observation in Venezuela for the presidential elections of 2012 and 2013 and for the parliamentary elections of 2015 with 103 international observers. • Coordinate and support the government proposal development of Henrique Capriles Radonsky as a presidential candidate for Venezuelans abroad.
Business Manager
Helm Bank de VenezuelaBusiness Manager
Sep. 2008 - Mar. 2009Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela• Developed banking products to increase market shares, such as leasing, new credits studies, letters of credit placement, and use of system acquisition currency. Specialized in international trade.
Corporate Analyst
Helm Bank de VenezuelaCorporate Analyst
Oct. 2004 - Aug. 2007Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela
External Consultant in Competitive Department.
CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina-External Consultant in Competitive Department.
Sep. 2004 - Oct. 2004Caracas Area, Venezuela

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